Mixing, Production and Bass

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Have an open mind and be ready for constructive criticism. I take my craft very seriously and do not have a problem naming issues where I see them.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: My U5, MG Custom Bass, C414, UA Preamp and my Lunchbox.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I started recording in professional studios when I was 15 and have done hundreds of sessions since then. I started mixing and doing my own productions about 15 years ago. My current full-time gig is with the US Army, where I work as a live engineer, live audio recording and mixing prep for YouTube videos.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Big and Clean

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: Dave Grohl, Phish, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: In order to get the best takes; before tracking, practice recording with your iPhone to get accustomed to seeing the red light.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: Instrumental, backing tracks, Jazz and Jam Bands

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Critical Listening and Arrangements

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A wide range of stylistic experience.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: For my original projects: write, record and track, edit, simmer and mix

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: iMac with Mackie Nearfields. UA 2-610, Golden Age Project, Alctron, Avalon and Behringer X18 Preamps. Waves Plugins, Logic Pro X and a host of custom basses.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: All of the masters of course, as well as Ben Folds and the Jam Bands

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: Completing songs, YouTube video backing tracks and radio commercials