What I can do for you

Audio Production

I’m delighted to offer a comprehensive range of audio production services that can be tailored to provide whatever your project needs. From start-to-finish music production for a song, to post-production work for film, TV, or multimedia projects, I have the tools, proficiency, and creative approach to elevate your work and help you finish it with excellence and distinction.

Well-versed and highly adaptable, my methods are guided by first listening to the needs of the client. With those needs at the forefront, I then aim to balance striving towards perfection, capturing the moment, nailing the mood, and thoughtful experimentation. I thrive working under this challenge, and the process has been rewarding for all parties.

    • Music production

    • Composition & song-writing

    • Beat-making

    • Arrangement

    • Sound design & foley

    • Guitar and piano/keyboard performance

    • Vocals and voice work

    • Tracking for instruments and voices

    • Live capture for groups and ensembles

    • Podcasting

    • Voice-overs

    • Field recordings

    • ADR for film, TV, and multimedia

    • Cutting, trimming, splicing, etc.

    • Pitch and time correction

    • Noise reduction and clean-up

    • Enhancement and restoration

    • Syncing to picture

    • Balancing, panning, equalization, dynamic processing, etc.

    • Industry standard, boutique, and niche effects

    • Mix translation testing

    • Mastering preparation

    • Final polishing for mixed tracks

    • Optimization for all streaming services, CD, and vinyl

    • File formatting and delivery

Music Instruction

In addition to production services, I also provide music instruction across various instruments and disciplines. Lessons are typically in a one-on-one setting with personalized coaching and guidance, but classes for small groups can be arranged. Lessons are usually given in 30-minute or 60-minute sessions on a weekly basis. I can come to your location in Richmond or you can come to me, whichever works best for you.

Years of experience in music instruction studios as well as leading classrooms at many levels of education have honed my teaching philosophy and style. Being flexible with the needs of the student in mind, my mentoring seeks to foster creativity, skill development, a sense of accomplishment, and sheer joy for students of all ages.

    • Acoustic, electric, or classical instruments

    • All styles and skill levels

    • Learn by sheet music and/or tabs

    • Ukulele is a great option for children whose arms and fingers aren’t ready for guitar yet. Of course, adults are welcome too! The ease of playing the ukulele makes it a great starter instrument for anyone at any age.

    • Test the waters with an affordable ukulele ($40-70) without buying a more expensive starter guitar kit (decent ones start around $200).

    • Formal classical training, informal pop/mainstream approach, or a blend of both

    • All ages and skill levels

    • Composition instruction and mentorship with classical and contemporary approach

    • Guidance for song-writing or beat-making for pop/mainstream genres

    • Focused music theory lessons or tutoring for high school and college, in preparation or as a supplement

    • Can be included as a part of instrumental lessons

    • All styles and skill levels

    • Teaching, advising, and consulting in all areas of audio/music technology and its creative applications

    • Expertise in music production, focusing on Digital Audio Workstations (such as Pro Tools, Ableton Live, REAPER, etc.), audio interfaces, microphones, electronic instruments, etc.

    • Instruction and guidance on technical aspects and regular usage, with emphasis on making music with those techniques and tools

While 1303 Audio & Music is based in Richmond, Virginia, I’m more than happy to work with you on your audio production project remotely or conduct music lessons via video call, if distance is an issue or if that’s simply your preference.

For current rates on music lessons, a quote on audio production work, or any other questions about what I can do for you, reach out to me!