Piano in Ventura

Wonderful music is about technique mixed with a world of emotions! I would love to bring your project to life with the highest attention to those two factors! I have collaborated extensively with musicians, composers & vocalists around the world.

"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."

Multi-award winning pianist, composer and singer-songwriter with 70+ million streams. I collaborated with 100+ composers and songwriters around the world.

#1 pianist for repeat clients! I've played with Keith Urban, Steve Vai, Hunter Hayes and many more. I’d love to work with you! I’m an award-winning keyboardist and faculty member at the USC Thornton School of Music. Enjoy major label quality on an indie budget. Always professional, friendly and patient with clients of all experience levels.

Bring back that original character you envisioned in your song! I will work closely with with you to breathe life into your mix and fulfill that original idea, inspiration, dream you had when you started your song. I believe every song has a story to tell, and I want to help you communicate that story through a lively mix and arrangement!

Multi-genre expert vocalist & writer. Worked with Bear McCreary as featured vocalist for hit show Outlander. Multi-genre session experience in EDM, Pop, Rock, Ambient and Native American.

As a Berklee College of Music 09' graduate, I'm a highly ingenuitive candidate with 18+ years of experience in the fields of audio & sound design, music technology, music production, audio programming, multimedia art, teaching, and product development.

Groove is the most important part of a song. When I was coming up in bands I had the privilege of playing with Blake Mills and Matt Malley (Counting Crows) on sessions. I also learned a lot from the legendary Chris Currell of Michael Jackson. In production and drumming, I attempt to honor those great players and the grooves they create.