Testimonials
“Aki is a brilliant, creative, insanely dope musician, producer who, without even knowing me personally, curated a sound and a vibe that helped to tell my story through song. He took my rough collection of demos and breathed new life into them, allowing me to create anthems for the soul. Couldn’t ask for more.”
“Not only is Aki professional, communicative and reliable, his musical intuition is nothing short of genius. He brings an entirely unique perspective to the direction a song can go, and he understands how to walk the balance between trying to convey your vision and then taking the lead when you feel uncertain or lost. In fact, I like to bring Aki the ideas I feel most lost about—things I suspect have potential but I’m not sure how to make it happen--and he alchemizes them into gold.
He is one of the most exceptional producers I’ve worked with, delivering work of the highest standard whether it’s in producing, engineering, mixing, or mastering, but what’s perhaps even more impressive to me is that Aki is an open, safe, trustworthy person who knows how to cultivate the kind of collaborative environment that puts an artist at ease, thereby bringing out the best in them. I’m proud and privileged to have been able to work with him, and I look forward to doing so as much as possible in the future.”
"Aki has a keen ability to understand what a track needs and to execute it effectively. His diverse musical tastes help guide the track's direction. He's also skilled at laying down the basics while also envisioning its development. I can't imagine not having him in my corner when it comes to my next project."
“Aki is a gift to work with. He is as skilled a musician/multi-instrumentalist as he is a composer and producer. First and foremost however, Aki is a highly sensitive artist who brings this sensibility into every facet of his work. He knows when to chime in with ideas and he knows when to sit back and let things unfold for his clients. He knows what songs need and when to ask for direction. Aki is a gem of a collaborator. I’ve been so grateful to have worked with him.”
“I love working with Aki—both on my personal music and through our collaborations at Gooroo Music. He’s consistently timely, professional, and brings a beautiful creative touch to everything he does. With my own music, I often find myself saying, “this needs a little Aki ear candy”—he just knows how to elevate a piece and make it shine. Highly recommend!”
“I can honestly say that Aki is one of the most talented and thoughtful musicians I've ever worked with. He takes the time to understand the artist's vision for their music and then goes above and beyond to help them realize it. He has that rare combination of incredible musicianship and creativity, and next level technical / engineering skills, in addition to being an absolute delight to work with. It is always a gift to make music with him.”