“The biggest thing that’s changed is my confidence as a writer. I was new at playing guitar, which made me self-conscious I wasn’t supporting and respecting the song properly. Having friends, mentors and other musicians that wanted to play in my band because they believed in me somewhat settled that. I remember my drummer, Phil telling me, ‘Dude, it doesn’t matter how f****** good you are at the guitar, you’re writing songs that people want to be a part of. You don’t need to be Jimi Hendrix to be a great songwriter!’
Phil and Dante gave me confidence over the years; they taught me it doesn’t matter how technically talented you are at the guitar. I will say though, over the last 5-6 years I’ve played thousands of hours of events and gigs and just the fact that my guitar has been in my hands that much has proved my ability to be the best version of me as a musician. I’m never going to be the greatest guitar player in the room, and I don’t care, it doesn’t shake my confidence anymore.
I first encountered Aston through Dante Lattanzi, he had the Origin and we were using it at the studio. I was in complete disbelief. Number one it was beautiful, number two it sounded amazing. I use the Spirit and Origin. I love all the Aston mics, they’re amazing! I have full confidence in whatever Aston mics I’m using.
I’ve recently been getting more into trying to produce higher quality demos. I’ve recorded some vocal tracks and takes as well as guitar takes that we have used in some finished songs. I’m not really at the point where I would be producing an entire finished product, but I’ve gotten good enough where I can get a great vocal sound and a great guitar sound for sure. I have a great working relationship with Dante and really whatever I need I can do with him.”