Mixing Engineer, Producer

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

A: A track called “Fuego” I co-wrote, co-produced and co-mixed (with Bainz). It came together exactly how we hoped! Emotional and spicy.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Some new 2nd Self material and a few mixing projects for indie artists.

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

A: Not personally, but I’m always open to collaborating with other good people.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: All digital.

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

A: I’ll treat your music like it’s my own and make sure it sounds professional and honest.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Hearing the moment an artist lights up when their song finally sounds the way they imagined.

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

A: “How long will it take?” Usually about a day or less per track, depending on revisions and complexity.

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

A: That mixing is only about making things louder. It’s really about helping the song connect.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are you hoping people feel when they hear your song?

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

A: Find someone who listens well. Communication is just as important as technical skill.

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

A: Apollo Twin, MacBook, Neumann monitors, SM7B, and a midi synth.

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

A: I started producing in college bands, then kept learning through projects with other artists. I’ve been at it for about 15 years now.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Simple, clean, and emotional. I like mixes that breathe.

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

A: James Blake. He’s great at keeping things minimal while still making them feel huge.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Take breaks. Fresh ears save you hours of second guessing.

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

A: Alternative, indie, hip-hop, and electronic. I enjoy blending organic and digital textures.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Understanding what a song needs, and just as importantly, what it doesn’t.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Clarity, balance, and feel. I want the song to hit emotionally and sound natural doing it.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start by listening carefully to the artist’s vision, then build the mix around the vocal and emotion of the track.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work out of a hybrid setup using Logic Pro, UAD Apollo interfaces, Neumann monitors, and a few trusted pieces of analog gear.

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

A: Rick Rubin, Nigel Godrich, and Finneas. All of them focus on serving the song above everything else.

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

A: Mixing and production. I help artists take their rough ideas and turn them into finished songs that sound cohesive and intentional.