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I'm just a passionate creative looking to collaborate with other passionate creatives that want to put great art into the world.

Brandon Finklea is founder and owner of Click Traxx Inc, established in 2012. Brandon is a native of Flint, Michigan; located north of "the home of Motown", also known as Detroit. Brandon studied Music at Grambling University, and furthered his music and audio production education at the Recording Radio Film Connection. Brandon's mission is to give companies the ability to externalize their imagined creations through excellence in musicianship, engineering, and production.

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If you’re considering Brandon for a project, look no further - he’s got big ears to hear you And what you want out of a project and a superb sense of detail to pull it out and make it happen .. excellent back-and-forth communication to make sure you were getting the most out of your song… he will bring your ideas to life!!

Interview with Brandon Finklea

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Im working on a few projects, but I'm always working on myself.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both, because you need great analog gear for instruments and capturing great sound,then digital for easy of use and recall ability.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Seeing someones creation become the best it can be and seeing them grown during the process.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: 1. What are your Objectives/Goals 2. Delivery Requirements 3. Whats your Budget
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Ask as many questions as possible you need to feel comfortable about the process.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: ProTools, Midi Keyboard, Hard Drives, VSX Headphones, iLoud Monitors
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Detailed and intentional.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would like to work with artist that are passionate and have something meaningful to say.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: You make the tools. The tools don't make you. Learn the rules then break them.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop Music and
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring authenticity and care for the musical vision of the song and the people involved.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: My typical process starts with a conversation of the vision and goal for the artist or project. Then depending on that very detailed conversation we go wherever the process needs us to go to complete and fulfill the vision.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Mac Book Pro, Apollo Twin, Yamaha HS7 with Yamaha Sub, iLoud Micro Monitors, VSX Headphone System. Yamaha Motif, Roland Fantom.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: The Temptations, Mavin Gaye, Smokey Robinson. to Quincy Jones, Pharrell, to Hans Zimmer are a few that inspire me.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I most commonly help the client get to the finish line of their musical vision. That often has me doing varying task from vocal editing to mixing, music production, and anything that needs to be done.