Piano/Keys/Organ infused Pro-

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio setup is ever evolving setup Logic Pro X, ProTools, Studio one, Yamaha, Kurzweil, Akia, Focusrite, Apogee, Native Instruments, Keyscape, Presonus, M-Audio, Wurlitzer, Baldwin Grand, Alesis, Hammond A100, Roland, Korg, Shure

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

A: The Chris Adams! Hands down! He inspires and his unique sound and attention to detail is impeccable + he is the definition of "work ethic"!

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Simply, B.A.N.D! Blend And Never Divide.....mix & blend will make or break any record

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: consistency of clear articulation & tasteful layers

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring cleanliness with simplicity. Along style, finesse and unique flavor.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: study the material, experiment with it for direction, lay the foundation, map it out then build and layer

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

A: My range of work covers music production, song arrangements, tracking, stems, drum programming, live arrangements, piano, keyboard, synth and organ

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently working on pageant music, 2 singles for clients and 3 soundtracks and adding building SB clientele.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Analog!! less room for error! Digital can't be left out so 70/30 split is safe

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

A: I promise to provide music with integrity and services in excellence

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: the tangibility of my labor. Seeing and hearing the finished work come together

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

A: What's the hardest part of projects for you? music is my gift, production is always the harder work

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

A: Although it looks simple and concise, nothing is plug and play. It is all work with no short cuts.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What does this project mean to/for you? What do you seek upon completion of each project? How do I fit into the scope of the product you desire? What is the one factor that is an absolute must on this project?

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

A: Don't be afraid to trust the process from beginning to end. This is the key to the results we both provider and client aim to achieve.

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

A: keyboard, drum machine, laptop, interface...... that last one is going to have to be an air conditioner! I'll make it work!

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

A: 25 years of evolution and development

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: smooth, tasteful, jazz flash, touched with gospel feel and originality

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

A: Gospel, smooth jazz, country, CCM, southern gospel... I like a wide variety, I'll try any style to satisfy my clients