From his early love of jazz and learning to compose on a cassette 4-track at the age of 11, Jeff "Gitty" Gitelman's career has led him to working with notable artists including H.E.R., Mac Miller, Jennifer Lopez, Anderson .Paak, Victoria Monét, and many more. When it comes to creating meaningful music, the record producer, songwriter and musician insists that it's crucial to connect with artists on a personal level in the studio.
"I believe it's bigger than the music. I believe we're helping create a cultural identity and spreading that to the world. Every song is a case-by-case basis. For me, it starts right here," he says, pointing to his head. For more episodes of Behind The Board, visit GRAMMY.com/videos.
