Vocalist/Pianist & Songwriter

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

A: My first release was an EP titled My Hallelujah. It was my first time hosting a campaign, releasing music, designing merch and developing a fan base.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am hoping to release my next project in the first half of 2026.

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

A: n/a

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital, I have more experience with it.

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

A: I promise to create something that matters

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love that something as simple as a song can change someone's day.

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

A: Question: How long have you been pianist? Answer: 28+ years Question: How long have you been a vocalist? Answer: About 20 years Question: Have you written any original songs? Answer: Yes, you can find them under Samira Nicole Question: What do you do in your spare time? Answer: I lead worship at my local church, I teach music to refugee and underserved children at a non profit called Kim's Open Door, and I perform at public and private events.

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

A: Sometimes experienced professionals make work look easy, but that do not mean it did not take time and effort.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is the timeline of your project? What is the goal of your project? How many projects have you completed before this one? Where can I find your work?

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

A: Clear communication and expectation helps us help each other.

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

A: I would bring a piano, a guitar, a notebook, something to capture sound and a thesaurus.

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

A: I started playing piano oat the age of four years old and begin lessons at the age of seven.I began to find my during my junior high years. I graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville FL as a piano major and have continued

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: As a vocalist my style is inspired by gospel, jazz, RnB and Neo Soul. As a pianist, I love to compose what I would consider pensive or sentimental instrumentation.

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

A: I would love to work with DOE. She is a gifted vocalist and musician and also shares the same passion that I have to be a part of a local church and use your gift to uplift others.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: If your song is 80% complete or more, release it!

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

A: Gospel/Christian Contemporary, RnB/Neo Soul and Instrumental Composition

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Composing harmonies

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: My vocals introduce vulnerability and conviction into a song while my musical composition evokes an emotional response.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I like to find a time where I am well rested and least distracted to begin my work. If I a composing a song I place myself in the emotional space of the song that I am writing or recording.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I use Logic Pro to capture and record vocals. I don't have top tier equipment but I do what I must to get the result.

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

A: Some of my favorite musicians/artist include Stevie Wonder, PJ Morton, Jonathan McReynolds, Charlie Puth, H.E.R, DOE and Tori Kelly

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

A: Live performances for private and corporate events and creating background vocal practice tracks for teams/bands.