Create Multi-Instrument Parts

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

A: My on material which is now on all streaming formats.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Producing a group of songs for an outside client. And when I say "producing", I mean arranging, playing multiple instruments, mixing the songs for them.

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

A: No.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital. I find it the quickest way to deliver parts back to the customer and it is a compact setup.

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

A: That they will be satisfied with what I send them.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Playing music and mixing/producing as a "job" is my dream. I'm living it.

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

A: If i'd like to work on another project with them. The answer is always YES!!!

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

A: That I may be limited to only certain musical styles.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What mood are you looking for? Any specific styles that you are wanting to hear? What is your songs bpm?(lol)

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

A: Communication is important to me, and will get you the best possible results. I'm a good listener and can interpret most clients needs.

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

A: Acoustic guitars, a Djembe, and 3 more acoustic guitars!

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

A: I started out playing guitar in high school with buddies, went on a young adult playing in cover bands, all styles for decades. I've been playing music for over 40 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is chameleon. After decades of playing music that spans a wide variety of genres', I have heard it all and am confident about playing many, many styles. Hard rock, funk, country, some jazz, oldies.

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

A: Sting. Because of his high attention to detail, musical prowess, songwriting genius, and sense of melody.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Make every instrument stand out and have it's own voice. Layers without masking.

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

A: I don't want to pigeonhole myself and adore all styles of music, but my strongest areas are classic rock, folk, Americana, country, classic motown.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Providing alternative parts so the client has choices and doesn't need to contact me for revisions, which I am also not opposed to.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Fresh ideas that follow a classic line of musical flavors that will enhance the songs melody and mood. Also, keeping it simple and tasteful is important. I usually sent more than is required by the client so they can pick and choose the bits they want and have choices.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I listen to the client's song, work out the arrangement(learning the chord progression), listening for special spots so what I perform fits and follows the songs narrative.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work completely in the box, recording with the Reaper DAW, JBL 3 studio monitors, Focusrite interface. It's a simple yet effective layout, allowing for a quick work turnaround.

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

A: I am a huge fan of Sting, Elton John, Band many of the top American and British producers.

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

A: Record acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass.