Duke
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Interview with Duke
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Last year I designed a logo for an art institute. It was unusually satisfying because I had to compete with 4 other agencies. After several rounds, my design was chosen!
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Producing a album for an R&B/Pop singer out of Dallas, Texas
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. I initially learned in an analog environment. Now I know how to apply that experience to the digital world.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise not to multi-task. I take on one project at a time.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love creativity! Every and any aspect of it is exciting!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How did you do that so quickly?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I make it look too easy!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your end goal? Do you have a desired timeline?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I under-promise and over-deliver!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Apollo, Macbook Pro, iPad Pro, Mic
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Fluid, professional, and very thorough
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Stay out of the RED
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B, Pop, and Rap
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Songwriting and Producing
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring the best out of the artist!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: James Fauntleroy, The Underdogs, Teddy Riley, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Tim & Bob, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Chris Brown, Fantasia, SZA, Usher, Doja Cat, The Eagles, Jodeci, and MANY more!
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing, Mastering, and Songwriting
