

FAQ
What's your background / qualifications?
My background as a musician is extensive and eclectic. Growing up, I gained a musical foundation from singing in choirs, listening to music, taking piano lessons, and teaching myself guitar and ukulele. I first began writing songs in middle school, as a way to express myself and develop skills as a musician and writer. In high school, I began sharing my work on YouTube; in college, I began releasing music on streaming platforms as an independent artist. I also earned a certificate in Lyric Writing from Berklee School of Music Online.
In addition to creating my own music, I love opportunities to help bring other artists’ visions to life and have worked as a freelance lyricist, songwriter, and backup vocalist — from podcast theme songs to informal birthday gifts, I have completed 200+ projects for various clients. Between my personal and freelance work, I've written hundreds of songs.
What type of songs will you work on?
Past examples include commercial releases, theme songs, songs for musical short films, and informal birthday gifts for loved ones. I have experience writing for a variety of genres/styles.
Does melody writing include vocals?
I'll provide demo/scratch vocals as needed, but isolated high-quality recordings are only provided when I am hired specifically to contribute vocals.
What quality level of recordings can you provide?
I record at home, with a Shure MV51 microphone. I typically record in a Logic or Garageband project file, and deliver .wav files.
How long will it take?
My average turnaround time is 10 days.
How do royalties work?
I don't require royalty splits, but appreciate it when possible. I expect to receive songwriting credit in most cases, but please do not credit me as a main artist on any tracks without my explicit agreement.
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