Vocalist/Songwriter/Producer

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

A: Just be respectful is all. I will always be and just expect a mutual level of common respect. We're both musicians.

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

A: The most common seems to be vocals. Throughout my life people have told me they just naturally gravitate toward it and I'm more than grateful to posses the level of vocal ability that I do. I've definitely had to work at it throughout time though and I still continue to.

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

A: I picked up a keyboard and started singing when I was 9, so going on 14 years. My career path used to be to be a chef. The same idea of creating something out of nothing, but I decided when I was 14 that I wanted to pursue music professionally and just started to find out as much out about the industry as I could. I'm still learning. I'm never done.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A calm, yet interesting voice to let whatever is being said be heard.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: How can I help? What are your goals/ideas for what you're working on? What kind of budget are you working with? How soon do you need the job done?

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: A few clients projects who need various vocals and writing. And personally, a project of mine slated for a June release.

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

A: My last project, 22 Days released August 2015. I explored a new, more mature sound and loved it. Treading new territory is always crucial for growth. I'm specifically proud of "24" which I released in April of 2015 from that project as a single. Definitely one of the best songs I had written up until that point in time.

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

A: The Songwriting Team. I worked with them on a track called "Faded Dreams (My Time)" and they're really good at what they do.

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

A: Quality work, great attitude, and great communication.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Just getting to do what I love. That's why I don't mind the long hours and hard work, because I love it.

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

A: My guitar, my mic, a harmonica, my laptop, and audio interface.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Highly soul-influenced pop music.

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

A: Timbaland and Justin Timberlake. If I could get just an hour with them my life would be made.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Never count anything out until you try it and listen to it back in context. Some of the best songs have come from things I never thought would work until I tried them.

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

A: I usualy write Pop music and R&B music. And many songs fusing the two.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I would say the vocals and the writing skills.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Depending on the circumstances, I usually sit down with some kind of base for the song and start the idea or story and let it flow from there. I'll record an immediate scratch vocal as I'm writing so I don't forget anything haha. But it varies from song to song.

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

A: I'm really inspired by musicians who aren't afraid to be themselves. Even if it's not the norm, they venture out and just do their thing. I love those types of artists. Also, I'm really inspired by musicians who are able to play multiple roles. I'm always impressed by any musician who can put their hands in the production, writing, and full performance of their music. Ryan Tedder, Pharrell, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Adele to name some of the more well known artist.