How does the recording process work?

Having interviewed hundreds of people over the course of my career from prime ministers to comedians and everyone in between, I have gained extensive experience in asking questions, having meaningful conversations and helping people feel comfortable in front of a microphone.

• As this is a very personal endeavour, I start by having a conversation with you about who you want to record and what stories, and memories, you’d like to capture. I will take into account any logistics that we need to keep in mind and determine where the best place is to do the recording (at home, in a studio etc). Ideally, recording is done in person - but I can arrange to record remotely if necessary.

• After our conversation, I will email you some questions to answer about the person being recorded and the stories you’d like to capture - this will ensure that I ask the right questions and record the memories that mean the most to you - and them.

• The set up is simple and I bring all the recording equipment.

• I will chat to the person being recorded before we start - to explain the process, address any of their concerns and put them at ease. There is no way they can get it wrong - as anything that is mixed up or repeated can easily be edited later.

• With empathy, humour and warmth I encourage people to open up about themselves in a very conversational way.

• I then take the recording away and edit it - totally removing myself from the audio. You will only have the voice of your loved one telling their story in their words.

• Any special or significant music and sounds can be added to allow your stories to really come alive.

• Once complete I will give you a hard drive with your story on and also transfer it digitally to you.