M E N T O R I N G

I realize how lucky I was to enter the recording scene here in Los Angeles when I did. I’ve heard these times described by fellow musicians as the golden years” of recording. Live sessions, creating on the spot and orchestrating talented groups of musicians & arrangers together to create something special. There were many times where we didn’t quite know exactly what we were going to do, but the spirit and camaraderie among fellow musicians was always there to help you along.

These days it feels to me that there is a need for a new hybrid of “Artist Development” since traditional record labels are no considering themselves responsible to develop artists. Over the past few years I have made myself available for a select group of artists and have taken on their projects as a producer and mentor and helped their artistic development.

At the same time I also enjoy some less commercial endeavors like the production of a double CD of live recordings from the 1999 World Festival of Sacred Music – the Americas, which took place in the city of Los Angeles. Within a 10 day period, 88 performances took place in various locations throughout the city of Los Angeles. Working with Festival Director Judy Mitoma of UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance I put together a team of recording engineers to record 44 of the events resulting in this wonderful collection. This was a huge grass roots undertaking when all the major and independent labels turned the project down.

If you feel there is something I might be able to do for you, please feel free to contact me for submission of your material. I always enjoy hearing from new artist and if something hits me and I feel I can help, we can talk about it.

I am also creating a residency program and taking it to Universities and Colleges, where students interested in recording or pursuing a career as an artist might be able to benefit from my experiences. I equally learn a lot from folks in these settings. Contact me if your campus might be interested in setting something up.