Vocals Songwriting Production

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I used Logic Pro X. I have Yamaha HS5 studio monitors, UAD Apollo Twin X, Magomi 1/4in cables, Audio-Technica studio headphones, Aston Spirit Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic , Kaotica Eyeball and M-Audio KeyStation midi board.

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

A: I did a background vocal arrangement for a cover of song that I grew up listening to as a child. It was a song that shaped me and my musical ear. At first I was thinking, how do I even approach this with an arrangement that isn't corny or played out since I've known this song for almost 20 years. I was able to come up with something that I was really proud of. My arrangement was original, true to me yet true to the original song. The bgvs complimented the cover arrangement and the lead vocals. I felt as though I paid homage to the song in a very simple but beautiful way.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am currently working on a house/dance track for this DJ based out of Austria, a pop power ballad for a songwirter/producer based in Canada, lead vocals/top lining for an R&B track, and 2 rap verses for a Hip-hop track.

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

A: Yes; Andrew Tufano, Sheila Foley, Lauren McClinton, Chloe Kat, Meredith Nee

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital because I am a millennial woman haha. I love the feel of analog but have never recored on analog tracks.

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

A: I promise good quality, good communication, professionalism, a good attitude, enthusiasm.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: That I am living my dream and fulfilling what I feel is part of my life purpose as a singer/songwriter/vocal producer

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

A: They ask me about turn around time. If it's a smaller job, any where between 1-3 days. If the project is a bit extensive, it takes about a week. My turn around time never exceeds two weeks unless already discussed before being hired.

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

A: That I can create exactly the ideas that are in a clients head without a some detailed conversation.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I typically ask will ask a client what inspired the track they've created. Do you have any song or artist references have influenced the track so that I can listen to them a get a better understanding? Do they have any preference for the style of singing? Do you have a deadline?

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

A: Be as detailed as possible when explaining your ideas for how you want your track to sound.

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

A: 1. Kaotica Eyeball 2. Sony- CG800 3. Apollo Twin 4. Yamaha HS5 motors 5. MacBook

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

A: I've been singing and performed since age 4. I've been writing and recording since age 12. I've pursued music by whole life and went to a four year university in Nashville, TN to study commercial music with and emphasis in vocal performance. I have recently moved to Los Angeles to pursue music full time.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Soulful

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

A: I would love to work with an artist by the name of Samoht. He has a beautifully rich and textured tone. I would love to hear how our voices could sound together. Aside from that he is an amazing lyricist and vocal producer and I feel that I could learn a lot from his process.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Leave space for every voice or instrument to be part of the musical conversation.

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

A: I usually work on R&B, hip-hop, pop and house music. An often work on gospel inspired bgv arrangements.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Bringing a clients ideas to life through my vocal arrangements and vocal performance.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring life. Because my career as a vocalist began in a live music setting, I bring performance, emotion and story-telling in my lyrics. The quality of my voice is rich in tone, soulful, clean and controlled.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Once I get the materials from the client, I spend time listening to the track, thinking about/getting down some initial ideas that come to mind. I then send over a rough demo of my thoughts just to get feedback and to see if I'm going in the right direction. After I get the feedback, I make whatever changes need to be made. I do 2 free revisions and any revisions beyond the 2 free are an additional cost (TBD). Once the client is happy with my contribution, I send then all the fabled files in a zip folder and promptly give the client an honest review.

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

A: I am very inspired by Raphael Saddique. He is a producer, arranger, vocalist, multi-instrumentals and creates scores for movies and tv shows. I love his sound. I love his skill set. Other producers that inspire me are Dr. Dre, Prince, Rick Rubin, David Foster, J. Dilla, Baby Face, Rodney Jenkins

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

A: I provide lyrics and/or vocals (lead and bgvs) for clients' unfinished songs and formative song ideas.