Usually when I start a new project there's a fear of the unknown; maybe it's a band I've never been in the studio with before. People are so different. It's almost like you need to go through the process, discover and unlock what it is that makes that band that band. And a lot of times they don't know it.

I don't even know what a traditional producer is or does. I feel like the job is like being a coach, building good work habits and building trust. You want to get to a point where you can say anything and talk about anything. There needs to be a real connection.

I always feel like there's something magic in recording studios. There's a reason good music continues to be made in them. It's just some mojo element.

It's a big theme in my life, learning about myself and being a better person. I'm a work in progress; I have revelations every day.