"Effective communication is essential. Before you send me the stems, we’ll have a conversation to align on your goals for the track. What’s inspiring you? What references are you working with? What do you love about the demo, and where do you think it could be better? Once I’ve got your input, I’ll dive into the first mix. I offer 4 rounds of revisions, which strikes a good balance between perfecting the small elements without overworking the track. If more revisions are required, I’m happy to continue on an hourly basis.

Each artist has their own workflow based on the genre and recording setup, so if anything I mention below seems unclear or intimidating, don’t worry. I’ll help guide you through how to prepare the files. Here’s what I typically need for mixing: Labeled, time-aligned stems from the session in the highest quality possible (preferably 24-bit WAV). Vocals, both with and without any processing. If you’ve used Autotune, please include the processed files as well. The demo mix—the version you’ve been listening to before sending it over to me.

For mastering, I typically need the following assets: The final mix in 24-bit WAV format, both with and without any processing applied to the master bus. The instrumental mix in 24-bit WAV format, both with and without any processing on the master bus. The vocal-only mix in 24-bit WAV format, both with and without any processing on the master bus. All files should have a minimum of -6dB headroom.

Before I begin mixing, there are a few key steps that help ensure a smooth and efficient process. 'Comping' involves choosing the best performance from a series of takes, and this is typically a very personal process best handled by the artist and/or producer. Depending on the style of the track, you may have doubled vocals or harmonies. If you're aiming for a 'vocal-forward' sound that’s competitive with other releases, you may want to consider aligning these doubles. While you can do this manually by nudging, the most effective way is to use plugins like Vocalign Pro or Revoice Pro. Aligning the vocals helps ensure they blend together, as misaligned layers can create distracting timing differences. Tuning' refers to pitch correction, which is ultimately a stylistic choice. On one end, you have the full Auto-Tune effect, like T-Pain or “808s and Heartbreaks,” which should be printed on the stems if that's the sound you’re going for. I understand how integral this is to the performance. On the other end, there’s more subtle, transparent tuning that keeps the vocals consistent while maintaining their natural character. I personally believe subtle tuning can benefit most vocals, especially when working with doubles and harmonies. While comping should generally be handled by the artist or producer, I’m fully equipped to take care of tuning and alignment if needed. If you feel these edits are necessary, let me know and we can discuss a rate based on the time of works.

When I send you the mix, listen to it at least five to ten times to let your ears adjust. If you’ve been living with the demo, small changes might feel jarring at first—that’s normal. Focus on this one question: Does this mix make me feel something? Don’t get lost in the details just yet. Please provide clear, actionable notes. Include time stamps (e.g. "@ 2:35"), specific direction (e.g. "guitar could be louder here"), and references if needed. Try to send me revision notes within 48 hours. If your team is involved, make sure to consolidate feedback. Mixing is a creative process, and there will be things you love and things you don’t. That’s totally fine! The back-and-forth is how I learn to see your vision.

With my current schedule, I generally have an initial mix for a single track ready within 3 business days after our first call. If there are any delays—such as a larger track count etc — I’ll make sure to notify you.

I enjoy working on full projects because it gives an album a consistent sound that can really resonate with listeners. Before diving into a full project, I prefer to start with one key single. This allows both of us to get a feel for how we work together before committing to the entire scope of the project.

After you approve the mix or mixes, I’ll provide the following deliverables: Final mix with reference limiting (including my mastering processing) Final mix with -6dB headroom in 24-bit stereo WAV format Instrumental version with -6dB headroom in 24-bit stereo WAV format Vocals-only version with -6dB headroom in 24-bit stereo WAV format If you or your record label have any other specific deliverables, feel free to let me know and we can arrange them.

I’m happy to work with both independent and major label projects, I accept most major payment methods. I require a 50% deposit to start work, with the remaining balance due upon completion. Final deliverables will be sent once the full payment is received.