Session bass player

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

A: I recently recorded bass for a neo-soul track where the artist said my line “tied everything together.” That kind of feedback means the world.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm wrapping up bass tracks for a funk EP and some smooth R&B singles for international clients.

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

A: Not personally yet, but I'm open to collaborating with trusted and talented creators on the platform.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I use both — digital for convenience and clarity, analog pedals for feel and character.

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

A: I’ll listen carefully, play with intention, and deliver emotionally resonant bass that supports your music, not overshadows it.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The moment when a client says, “That’s exactly what I was hearing in my head.”

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

A: "Can you make it groove more?" Absolutely — groove is my main language!

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

A: That bass is just about playing low notes. It's actually about energy, pulse, and emotional glue between rhythm and harmony.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What’s the emotional core of the song? Any reference tracks or bass players you like? Do you want clean DI or tone-sculpted takes?

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

A: Look for someone who truly listens to your song and respects the role of the bass — not just chops, but support and storytelling.

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

A: Yamaha TRB1005J with Glockenklang Cali76 Compact Deluxe DCX Bass Overdrive Palmer DI A laptop with Cakewalk and a good interface

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

A: I’ve been playing bass for over 15 years and recording professionally for more than a decade. With live concert gigs no longer an option for me, remote session work has become my primary focus — and I truly enjoy helping bring other artists’ songs to life.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Tasteful, smooth, deep-pocket playing with modern tone and soulful attitude.

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

A: I'd love to work with Jacob Collier — his harmonic universe is rich, and I’d love to find a pocket inside that complexity.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Use silence and space as musical tools. Often, it's what you don't play that makes the groove.

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

A: Funk, neo-soul, acid jazz, smooth pop, soul, and soft rock. Think Jamiroquai, Sade, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, Incognito.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Feel. The ability to lock into the groove and play what's needed — not more, not less. I believe in “feel over flash.”

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring groove, taste, space, and musicality. My goal is always to make the song feel better, never to distract from it.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: After receiving the reference track and any notes, I spend time understanding the feel and intent of the song. I then sketch a few bass takes, refine them, and send a clean final version, always with the option for revisions. I aim for lines that feel "lived in" – never rushed.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work remotely from my professional home studio. My main instrument is a Yamaha TRB1005J upgraded with a Glockenklang 3-band onboard preamp. My signal chain includes high-end pedals: Cali76 Compact Deluxe, DCX Bass Overdrive, Darkglass Harmonic Booster, Boss OC-5, EBS UniChorus Studio Edition, TC Flashback 2, TC Hall of Fame 2, Nano Q-Tron, and a Palmer DI. I record through a high-quality audio interface directly into my DAW, Cakewalk.

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

A: I'm inspired by bass players like Lee Sklar, Nathan Eastq Pino Palladino, Derrick Hodge,James Jamerson, Francis Rocco Prestia. Their ability to blend tone, soul, and taste in a musical context continually influences my approach to bass.

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

A: I record electric bass tracks from my home studio, providing warm, groovy and emotionally connected lines. Clients usually hire me to enhance their productions with feel-driven bass that supports the song, whether it's funk, soul, neo-soul, acid jazz, or smooth pop.