FAQ:

Q: Where do you work?

A: It changes every day and every week. I’m 100% freelance, so I can easily be at 5 different places in a week and still “go to work”.

Q: I’m a musician and have a song I want to record, but I need musicians, do you know any session musicians?

A: Yes! I have a good selection of musicians that are also freelancers. We need to book time that fits with them and the studio, so plan ahead. Musicians are roughly $250-$500 for a 4-5hr recording session. I have access to…

  • Vocals (Treble & Bass Clef)
  • Guitar (Acoustic, & Electric [All styles])
  • Bass (Upright and Guitar)
  • Drums (Jazz, Rock, Metal, Blues)
  • Percussion
  • String Instruments (Oud, Ukulele)
  • String Quartet & or Orchestra
  • Piano & Keys

Q: What studio do you recommend?

A: It totally depends on your budget, project, and location. There’s something for everyone!

Q: Do you also record on site?

A: Yes! I’ve recorded in Chicago, Oberlin, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Louisville, Nashville, Salt Lake City, and Annapolis.

Barbershop FAQ:

Q: What microphone does the BHS use at the international contest?

A: It is the Schoeps CMXY microphone. It’s unfortunately discontinued, but you can still find them used on Reverb for about $3-3.5k.

Q: What’s a good starter microphone for at home recording?

A: It depends on what you’re doing, if you’re using an interface, check out any of the Shure microphones or the Audio-Technica mics. If you’re wanting a USB microphone, check out the ones from Earthworks or the AKG Lyra.

Q: I want to record my quartet/chorus, what mics do you recommend?

A: If you’re on a tight budget, the Rode M5 stereo pair are awesome. I also recommend the Zoom H series of recorders. I’m partial towards the H5.

Q: What kind of stereo mic’ing technique do you use for recording Barbershop music?

A: I almost entirely use ORTF, but if I’m doing live sound, I will only do XY.