I had previously been in the band the Modern Lovers with Jonathan Richman.
I see myself as the buffer between the band and the record company.
It's really exciting working with a new band when you feel like you hit something that's great, and you helped them bring something out.
Normally when I work with bands I'm trying to refine and improve what's already there.
For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the vocals right.
Most bands have a sound that they're already identified with, so for the producer it becomes a process of helping them find their muse in the studio to make a record that will not only satisfy them artistically, but will also do something in the marketplace.