Bass and vocals

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

A: I worked on a CD a for a client in Montana. I laid 16 harmony tracks in 3 hours. I also played bass and helped with arrangements.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am working on my own project to be released in November of this year.

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

A: Brad Roberts lays down great Drum sounds.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital because you can lay down as many tracks as you want so you can pick and chose what works best for you.

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

A: I will give you something you can be proud to share and market.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Getting to help create something new.

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

A: Q: How do you get your harmonies and ideas? A: Years of experience and time listening to harmony groups ( Beach Boys, Eagles, Restless Heart)

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

A: That I am a lazy grungy garage player.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are you looking for in a player?

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

A: Get ahold of lots of professionals and see who is the best fit for your needs and budget.

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

A: The gear listed above would be great.

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

A: I have been playing music professionally for over 20 years throughout the country.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Build a pocket, clime inside and chill.

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

A: I enjoy all artists and types of music.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: My philosophy is the KISS principle. Keep It Simple Stupid

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

A: Most of my experience is with country and classic rock but I am versatile enough to do anything you need.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Protools 12 with an ART tube preamp, personas interface and Numan TLM49. I play with a Schecter Stiletto Studio Custom bass.

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

A: I like all types of music.

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

A: Bass and Vocals (lead and harmonies).

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My harmonies and overall vocals are second to none.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I play simple and create a pocket. I am a natural harmony singer with a wide range.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Give me scratch tracks and I will chart and build the song from there.