I help artists, bands, and organizations create better music, stronger performances, and smarter creative decisions. With 30+ years of professional experience as a bassist, producer, educator, and consultant, I bring both technical expertise and creative perspective to every project.
I'm a **Grammy Award winner** (Grupo Fantasma "El Existencial") and **2-time Grammy nominee** with credits on dozens of records and a deep network across the music industry. My background spans session work, production, engineering, teaching, touring, booking, management, prmotion, DJing and music business strategy.
**What I offer:**
**Music Production & Recording:**
- Remote bass tracking (electric and upright)
- Arrangement and composition
- Production and arrangement support
- Mixing and audio engineering
- Songwriting collaboration
**Teaching & Coaching:**
- Bass lessons (beginner to advanced)
- Music production and DAW training (Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools, Reason)
- Music business and career strategy
- Private one-on-one sessions
**Consulting:**
- Music project strategy and feedback
- Band development and career planning
- Event production and promotion strategy
- Music business advice and industry connections
**My experience:**
- Founded and managed four successful touring acts (Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, Money Chicha, Brown Sabbath)
- Collaborated/Performed with Prince, Sheila-E, Kali Uchis, Daniel Johnston, GZA, the Pharcyde, Chali 2na, and many others
- Program manager for City of Austin Music & Entertainment Division
- 10+ years Bass, Composition and Music Production Instructor (TRCOA Austin/Beatlab/Private instruction)
- Speaker and panelist at WOMAD, SXSW, Music Mela Pakistan, Ural Music Night, NIVA
- Guest lecturer at UT Austin, NYU, Texas State University
- Bachelor's degree in History and Ethnomusicology (University of Texas Austin)
- Master's degree in Advertising (University of Texas Austin)
- Expertise in music marketing, promotion, event production, and digital strategy
- Performed, composed, and produced on dozens of albums
**Why hire me:**
- Professional results from someone who understands the entire music business
- Fast communication and flexible deadlines
- Multi-genre knowledge: funk, rock, hip-hop, Latin, EDM
- Real-world experience with touring, recording, teaching, and business development
- I help you think bigger about your music career, not just complete a project