ORIGIN STORY

I grew up fascinated by the magic of music, especially the kind that happens behind the glass in the studio. My dad taught me that the best producers are not just engineers; they are musicians who can bring every instrument and idea to life. My mom, who is hard of hearing, inspired me to help people truly hear and feel music. Together, those lessons sparked my journey from drummer to multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and eventually, producer.

That instinct became a passion for translating an artist’s vision into something others can experience. Everyone I work with has their own way of creating, and discovering how to shape that into something honest and listenable is a puzzle I love solving every day.

With Brunjo, the production company I built alongside some of my most talented friends from Berklee, I get to live that dream. We have created a space just outside Nashville where collaboration, experimentation, and authenticity drive everything we do. From writing and playing to engineering and mixing, we pour ourselves into every project so the music that leaves our studio is more than polished. It is alive, personal, and built to last for decades

It all started with finding out what the word “violin” meant when I was 4 years old. My parents are the epitome of the “Late Adopter” demographic and were never interested in keeping up with the latest and greatest, so instead of watching television in the evening as most families did in the early 2000’s, my parents played music. Their top picks were Alison Krauss and Union Station as well as the then up-and-coming band Nickel Creek, and this is where I first heard the sounds of a violin. I would be entranced by the music, sitting and listening to it for hours or having my parents hold me up by my hands so I could tap my feet! It was in preschool that someone brought in a toy violin for show and tell and my brain made the connection between object and sound. After that I begged for two years straight to play violin before they finally gave in and got me one for Christmas - and the rest is history! 

I got into music production in college where I studied production and engineering because I was fascinated by “the other side of the glass”. After spending years recording in studios as a teen, I wanted to learn how to create the sounds I was hearing in my head for myself and others. I met Tanir and Jordan while studying, and we decided to try working together as a production company! Our chemistry was undeniable, and we have loved getting to collaborate with each other and the fantastic artists we’ve had the pleasure of working with!

My artistic influences have expanded over time. While Alison Krauss & Union Station and Nickel Creek remain foundational, I now draw inspiration from songwriters such as John Mayer and Phoebe Bridgers, and bands like Bear's Den.

As a pianist, I studied Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music, where I developed a deep appreciation for orchestral writing and storytelling through music. I sort of fell into the whole recording and production aspect of music. I didn’t originally plan to get into either of those - it just evolved naturally after forming our partnership at Brunjo. I’ve always been driven by the urge to create, and when I shifted my focus to music production, a whole new world opened. Over time, I’ve become increasingly drawn to electronic, pop, and R&B production, blending my cinematic background with modern textures. When it comes to producing and recording music, my approach is to first set the artistic vision, and from there, it’s a process of finding all of the components that will solidify it together. In my experience, no two songs have felt exactly the same through the process, even if they come from the same artist or genre. Most of the time, the final product ends up being different than originally intended, but it’s amazing to hear it all come together the moment you know that you have it! Every piece of the decision making is going to affect the end product, and I particularly love creating sounds and timbres that are unique every time. With Brunjo, I’ve been able to push that creative process to another level —refining the music while collaborating with these talented artists. It’s incredibly rewarding to have a track take shape and ensure the client’s vision resonates throughout the final piece. Some of my favorite artists include Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles, Michael Jackson, Robert Glasper, The Midnight, and Tame Impala.