Hi I’ve been thinking about something I see a lot when artists send me music or talk about what they’re working on.Most of the time, the issue isn’t talent.It’s not even effort.It’s clarity in execution.A lot of songs are built from good ideas, but t...

Hi  I wanted to write this out clearly because I think it saves a lot of time on both sides.I don’t really work in a “send beats, pick one, move on” type of way anymore.The artists I end up working best with are usually building something longer...

Hi Quick question.Are you actively working on music this month?If you are, I have a few openings this week to talk with artists about their current projects, upcoming releases, and where they're getting stuck in the process.No sales pitch.Just a conv...

Hi There’s a point where working on a song stops helping it.And starts hurting it.You’ve adjusted the mix.Re-recorded parts.Tried different approaches.But instead of getting clearer…it gets heavier.More complicated.Less focused.That’s how good ideas...

Hi You’re not far off.That’s the frustrating part.Your ideas are solid.Your energy is there.You can hear what the song could be.But when it’s done…it doesn’t hit the way it should.So you tweak.Change plugins.Try again.And still… something’s missing.I...