Piano in San Jose

I'm a session keyboardist from Chicago, with 10+ years of playing for artists and producers worldwide for independent and commercial projects. My focus is rendering a performance that evokes the feeling, emotion, and energy of your song by means of quality recordings. The goal is to intentionally deliver music that conveys the artist's message.

"IT'S ALL ABOUT SOUL. From Keyboards and guitar for Emmylou Harris to Keb' Mo' to Garth Brooks and Amy Grant, Phil is an in-demand talent! Writer of Grammy Winning "From This Valley" with the Civil Wars, and production credits include Emmylou Harris, The Civil Wars, Keb' Mo', Mat Kearney, Wood Brothers, Shawn Mullins, and The Band Perry."

How can I be of service? I had the pleasure of touring/recording with Jason Mraz, Ziggy Marley, Natalia Lafourcade (MD), Colbie Caillat, The Wailers, Gary Barlow, Juliette Lewis , Barrington Levi and more. I use a rare collection of pianos and vintage gear that will make your production sound like the greatest records in history. Call me!

I aim to add emotion and creativity to your song, whether through keys parts, vocals, production and mixing. I can give it a distinct lift or add glue, depending on what your needs are. I love creating music and would love to be a part of your project!

"If I had worked with Tim during my prime my music career might have actually gone somewhere." -Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

I'm an experienced session musician (since 1994) specializing in keys. I also write and produce.

If lush Rhodes, wavy synths, dirty basses, powerful trumpet crescendos or tight horn lines are what you are missing from a track, let me bring your song to life! I can provide chord changes, synth solos, horn arrangements, sub basses or anything else you can think of! I've worked in a wide range of genres, and will put your time first!

I've been playing guitar for over 13 years and in that time have become an expert in genres such as Rock, Folk, Punk, Funk, Pop, and many more. Whether it's electric or acoustic, lead or rhythm, guitar solos or fingerpicking, I'm the guy to help you get your song to where it needs to be.