Telling stories through song

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I am proud of every project I work on for different reasons.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Music licensing for Film/TV

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: Roy Osherove

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital is my setup but analog is cool too.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: I promise to honor your your vision.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Making something out of nothing.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: What genre are you into? I don't discriminate as long as it isn't offensive or degrading.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: People underestimate the amount of sweat, blood and tears that goes into a creative person's life.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Depends on what kind of service they're looking for. For starters: What are you working on? How can I help?

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

A: Let's make some magic together!

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

A: Uke. Acoustic guitar. Flute. Phone. Solar charger.

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

A: Write. Record. Repeat. Forever.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Soulful, ethereal, emotive, haunting.

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

A: Sia. She's a songwriting beast with the golden voice of a warrior goddess. Also, Auroroa and Enya because their music softens the harshness of our world.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Make it feel good.

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

A: Soulful electronica. Jazzy folk. Dream pop. Psychedelic indie rock.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Melodic layers.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Innovative sounds derived from an extremely eclectic music foundation.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Varies with each project but clear communication and follow through are key.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Ableton. Ableton Push. ProTools. Synth. Guitars. Ukulele. Bass. Mics. Flute. Vocal booth.

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

A: Sia. Enya. Grimes. Built to Spill. Jose Gonzalez. Michael Jackson. Billie Holiday. Frank Sinatra. Stevie Wonder. Pink Floyd. The Doors. Aurora.

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

A: Music Composition for Film/TV, Songwriting, Studio Vocals, Topline Writing, Custom Music