"As I work mainly with solo artists, it rests upon me to create the instrumentation for the songs. In that process, it becomes apparent to the artist that I am needed in a live capacity to re-produce the songs and to direct other musicians, who had no creative input in the recording, to play the songs with the right feel, vibe and sound.

I can listen to a band as a conductor, not as an individual instrumentalist, which gives me insight into how a band should sound so the artist can sing over something that sounds and feels familiar to them. With over 15 years of touring experience, I understand the travelling musician mentality and the rigours of the road."