Multi-Genre Producer

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am currently working on writing songs!

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

A: I don't know any one on SoundBetter personally, but I've heard some really great things about Sefi Carmel. Based on his credits alone the guy is a certified legend.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Personally I am open to both analog and digital, but I do lean more towards digital due to the growing convenience it bestows upon my work flow. Analog is super fun too, this should not be understated!

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

A: My 'promise' is to always have your best interests first before anything else.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love the creativity involved, you never know where a song is going to go.

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

A: The most common question I get is - "can you mix and master the song for me as well?" My answer is almost always yes, but I am also sure to be clear that I am still working on my mixing and mastering skills as I have only recently started focusing more on learning aspects of this production stage. Hence, why I tend be forthcoming that if you are not happy with a sample mix and master that I provide of your song I will gladly refer you to someone who I know to be possibly more suited to your needs.

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

A: The biggest misconception about what I do is that it is easy.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: My main question is always asking for as much detail as possible in regards to any creative ideas the client has for their song and the direction they would like to take it (e.g. what genre, certain instruments to be used etc.).

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

A: I am here to help with anything that I can and I will do everything in my power to ensure that you get the best service possible when you hire me.

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

A: Macbook Pro, Focusrite Scarlett, Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT, Fender Telecaster and a Shure SM57.

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

A: My career path is definitely pointed towards something to do with music production. I have been producing on and off for nearly 9 years now and have been playing instruments for around 15 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is definitely ever-changing, but if I had to some it up it would be a combination of indie, funk and pop.

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

A: Dua Lipa for sure! She has such a great tone and to be able to work with her on some level would be a dream come true.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: I'll generously share two! 1. Sometimes less is more and 2. Doubling your recordings and panning them goes a long way.

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

A: I usually work on disco, pop, funk, indie, lofi hip hop, RnB just to name a few.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill would likely be my ability to connect with and tap into a range of different genres. I love all genres of music and I feel that definitely works to my advantage.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring experience from working with a range of different genres into a song. Sometimes the most unexpected decisions for a song can be made from decisions that you would typically make for a song in another genre. I think my ability to keep an open, flexible mind is what I bring to a song.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: My work process tends to be very flexible, I usually start off from where my client is at in their creative process and go from there. I can backtrack when needed and work forward on certain aspects where necessary. Overall, my process is usually very 'start to finish' and my ability to take a client's idea and work independently is one of my biggest strengths.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio set up consists of a range of cool little pieces of gear: Macbook Pro, Focustire Scarlett 18i20, KRK Rokit 7 G4 Monitors, Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT, Shure SM57, Rode NT-5 Pair, Audio Technica AT4040, Roland FP30, Fender Telecaster, Epiphone Viola Bass, Baton Rouge Acoustic Guitar, a range of Ibanez ukuleles and an abundance of plugins and virtual instruments such as Spectrasonics Keyscape and much more!

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

A: Some of my favourite producers are Finneas, Ian Kirkpatrick, Greg Kurstin and M-Phazes. They're techniques and production decisions inspire me greatly and I always find myself listening to their productions for inspiration.

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

A: The majority of work that I receive is from clients who need a song fully produced for them. Depending on the progress with their song, I can be helping them to find a chord progression that fits their vocal or going over any ideas that they have and translating that into the production.