“I Play for the Song.”

Everything I do starts with one priority: serving the song.
 

As a producer and drummer, my goal is to support the message—both instrumentally and lyrically—so the music feels intentional, natural, and emotionally honest. That philosophy guides every performance I deliver. All services are provided from my professional studio in Southwest Florida.
 

A close friend once told me, “It’s not always the gear—but it’s always the ear.”
That idea still defines how I work.
 

My studio is primarily in-the-box, built around trusted, high-end tools from Plugin Alliance, SSL, Slate, Waves, and more. I work in Cubase 14 Pro and can deliver audio files to your exact specifications. My signal chain includes Focusrite RED preamps and interfaces, and my acoustic setup features Meinl cymbals, Yamaha drums, and Goodwood drumsticks.
 

As a drummer, my specialty is crafting song-first drum performances for singer-songwriters—parts that enhance the emotion, groove, and identity of the track without getting in the way.
 

Experience & Collaboration

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with members/musicians from Steely Dan, AC/DC, Yes, The Moody Blues, Bad Company, Goo Goo Dolls, Parliament, Rickie Lee Jones, and Vonda Shepard—alongside many dedicated independent artists doing great work outside the spotlight.
 

I also enjoy mixing projects I didn’t record. In fact, I’ve mixed over a hundred songs for artists I’ve never met in person—collaborating entirely through SoundBetter and social platforms. The majority of those artists have come back again and again, which I take as the highest compliment.
 

I take pride in being easy to work with, reliable, and deeply invested in helping artists finish songs they’re proud to release.