No AI. No preset-factory workflows. All human, all of the time.

Lean into analog. Run away from AI.

I work with real hardware because I believe records should be shaped by ears, hands, and deliberate choices. I use analog tools where they matter, and digital tools where they make sense. The goal is not nostalgia for its own sake. Afterall, this is art on my behalf too; and I much prefer the 'paint brush' of knobs and faders aided by my ears and heart over mouse clicks, plugins, and my eyes.

Service Details

How my preferences impact how I work:

1. Working with analog gear means documenting - where feasible - every knob, button, fader, etc. This means that if revisions are offered for a mix or mastering service, we will have to negotiate a time window for revisions. The further time passes, the more difficult the recall becomes.
2. Due to the recall realities noted above, I strongly suggest - and may require - attending sessions for tweaking and refinement before sending you home to see if the work needs any revisions. The studio is equipped with great monitoring, as well as top-of-the-line headphone monitoring (Audeze) , with the option to bring your own headphones. That way, we can work together collaboratively on fine-tuning and revisions. If it's a mix session, you too can put your hands on knobs. You think the bass needs more air? Head over to the EQ - and give it a try.

Mixing

(*Note: If you have more than 2 songs to master - we can negotiate a deal - just reach out.)

When it comes to mixing, the constraints and benefits of an analog workflow are increased. I won't take any mixing job - and you shouldn't hire just any mixing engineer. We'll have a healthy conversation to see if we're a good fit. Providing a rough mix is probably essential - and I may want to pull your tracks into a session to validate that it's something I'd like to take on.

My preferred way of working is to do the heavy lifting alone - and bring you in to listen for a quick fine-tune over an hour or so. This is where we'd likely identify areas you most likely want to revise in the future: sometimes it's good to jot those down together - have you depart for some further listening - and report back in our agreed-upon revision window for revisions.

Pricing may change due to track count, editing needs, etc..

*Note: Local clients can shoose to sit with me throughout a mix session. If so we'll discuss and hourly rate and scheduling arrangement.

Generally, it is 2 rounds of revisions for a mix.

1. Working in analog means documenting - where feasible - every knob, button, fader, etc. This means that if revisions are offered for a mix or mastering service, we will have to negotiate a time window for revisions. The further time passes, the more difficult the recall becomes.
2. Due to the recall realities noted above, I strongly suggest - and may require - attending sessions for tweaking and refinement before sending you home to see if the work needs any revisions. The studio is equipped with great monitoring, as well as top-of-the-line headphone monitoring (Audeze) , with the option to bring your own headphones. That way, we can work together collaboratively on fine-tuning and revisions. If it's a mix session, you too can put your hands on knobs. You think the bass needs more air? Head over to the EQ - and give it a try.
3. Pricing may change due to the number of tracks in your session - or if the session needs extensove editing before mixing.
4. For remote clients we can leverage remote listening technology. The only catch here is you'll need to have a good monitoring set up or headphones. For a small fee via credit/debit card you can rent a pair of the studio's headphones.

Mastering

(Note: If you have more than 1 song to master - we can negotiate a deal - just reach out.)

Mastering is much simpler. We'll negotiate what you'll need as far as assets for your masters (and the specs for your assets) and determine a good time window for revisions before mastering begins.

Like with mixing, I prefer to set up a listening session together to understand what revisions must be made, work on doing a few together, and then work on finalizing revisions within our negotiated timebox.

Recording, Mixing, and Mastering - Call For Pricing

The whole shebang! My humble home studio is equipped with many guitars, amplifiers, synths, and a great drum set in a treated room. We have artist headphone monitoring, where everyone can create their own mix and perform in the same room, while the amps are miked up in a separate amp room.

I can also travel with you to track in another studio, and Mix and Master at my place.

For this full-service bundle, we'll have to spend time aligning and deciding on pricing and a project plan that makes sense.

Free Services

I offer free services for artists who are marginalized people, or folks who have something to offer the world but may be of little means.

I am the arbiter of eligibility - here is a list of some key attributes folks may make you eligible:

• LGBTQIA Artists: It's rough out there. I may rule you out if you are the rare queer with loads of money and no barrier to entry.
• Young people who have little to no means: I'm talking about poor folk or kids from working-class families that can't just grab some mics and get an expensive computer for recording.
• Minority Artists: Most minority folks fall into the above 'of little means' category. Class solidarity, ya'll.
• Women: Plenty of barriers here - including creepy dudes that commit to recording you because... well, you know why. I can provide you with a service without that creepiness. Also, trans women are women. The same applies.