Mushroom

No matter what the style of music, I specialize in providing high quality horn arrangements and solos for your recording needs.  I play the trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, euphonium, valve/slide trombone, alto horn, marching baritone and slide trumpet. 

Typically I shape the arrangement in the studio with the artist and/or producer to ensure that their vision is realized without having to write charts or call an arranger, orchestrator or copyist. We  listen to the track, talk through what you want to record where, and then set up a mic (or 3) and start recording until you have the horn arrangement you want.

I also work regularly with woodwind doubler David Moyer in a horn section called The Double D Horns.  David plays alto, tenor, bari and soprano sax as well as flute, clarinet and bass clarinet.  I also know a wide range of other talented instrumentalists who can provide everything from strings to guitars to keys to drums.  

Whether you've booked time at a studio or are working out of your bedroom, I can give you the real sound you need for a price that's way cheaper than you'll find anywhere else. I can either come to the studio you are recording at or record the tracks at my own Pro Tools equipped studio and send them to you in the format of your choosing.  

Most importantly, I will work with you to make sure you are getting the arrangement you want, from idea to orchestration to execution.

Rates for recording work are variable so please inquire via the form on our contact page.  Generally rates are between 1000 and 2000 per song paid as an advance on 5% publishing.   Songs recorded at MSP studios are subject to a $200 studio fee per song.     Discounts are available for indie projects.  

I am available as a live performer on the above mentioned brass instruments as well as some keyboards, guitar and vocals.  The Double D Horns are also open for booking and there are a number of other horn players that we work with on a regular basis should you need a larger ensemble. Rates are negotiable and subject to change due to availability.  

I teach the following: 

Brass performance (trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, euphonium, trombone,); Composition/Orchestration; Harmony/Theory/Counterpoint;  Music production - Pro Tools, Reason, Midi, etc.;  Guitar (beginning); Piano (beginning); Music history; Ear training. 

Lessons in the Los Angeles area are $75-100 per lesson depending on how much driving is required.  Lessons done at MSP Studios are $100 per lesson.  Lessons done over the internet (via ichat or skype) are $100 per lesson.   Lessons are typically an hour but often go longer.