Ethos Cannabis - Beat Production Project

I was hired by Ethos Cannabis to create three original beats for a commercial campaign. They were looking for funky, hip-hop-inspired instrumentals with a clean, modern edge—something that could capture their laid-back but forward-thinking vibe.

I produced all three tracks at Chalfant Sound, the studio I co-own, where I focused on blending classic funk grooves with crisp drums, textured samples, and polished low end. The final mixes and masters were handled by Tim Carr, whose finishing touch brought everything to life with clarity and punch.

Dicks Sporting Goods - Found Sound Beat Project

Dick’s reached out looking for a beat that blended natural mountain and snowboard sounds with a moody, vibey EDM style, something in the vein of Two Feet. I was immediately all in. Back in grad school, I studied Musique Concrèteand worked extensively with found sound projects, so this was the perfect opportunity to fuse that experimental background with modern production techniques.

I produced the track at Chalfant Sound, layering field recordings with ambient textures and gritty low-end elements. One of the standout pieces was a guitar part played on a 3-string shovel guitar I designed and built during grad school. (You can actually see it in the Tinkering section of my site.)

This project was a unique full-circle moment—bringing together my academic roots, handmade instruments, and contemporary production style for a brand that knows how to tell a story through sound.

2nd II None Productions - Podcast Intro

I first connected with 2nd II None years ago when I worked as a wedding photography assistant for their team. So when they found out I had opened my recording studio, Chalfant Sound, they reached out with a fun idea for their podcast intro.

They wanted something bold, unexpected, and rooted in their world—so I created an EDM/trap remix of Mendelssohn’s classic “Wedding March.” The result is a high-energy intro that blends tradition with modern swagger, perfectly capturing their brand’s vibe.