Music producer, Score composer

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Well, assuming the island has electricity. Headphones, a laptop, a small keyboard and something to broadcast it. Otherwise, whatever's necessary to survive (which in this case would be none of that, haha).

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: Closed by Robbery. It was such a challenge to make the OST for it but it was worth it and I am proud of it. I was the score composer.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm working mainly as a music producer and score composer. I work for Huawei Technologies and teach English on the side.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: Yes. Andres Machado.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. Analog gives you a depth in sound that is hardly achievable by digital. On the other hand, Digital is very practical. Specially when it comes to small, simple jobs.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: Quality and satisfaction.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The freedom it gives me to include my essence within the exigences of the clients. It's a beautiful mixture.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: They normally ask how long will it take before it's ready. I tell them it always depend on what they want and how they want it.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: Any, so far.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Since I've worked mostly with directors and supervisors, I ask what do they want to evoke with the music, what's the overall goal of the project and of course, what is it about.

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Be clear and concise. The clearer you are, the better we understand. Communication is essential.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I started as a choir singer and was able to participate in a few national concerts (2008). At the time I was producing trance but then I discovered incidental music and left the choir to dedicate myself entirely to score composition.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: It depends on the genre. If it's trance or electronic music, I'll be very melodic, A&B or Daniel Kandi style. When it comes to incidental, depending on what it has to be done, my style will have touches of my main influcences (Hnery Jackman, James Newton Howard, Ludovico Einaudi)

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: Henry Jackman. It's my dream to work with him since I'm heavily influenced by him.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Less is more! That's my Golden rule.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: Incidental (also known as Soundtrack music)

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Composing themes, counter-themes and melodies in general.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Within my expertise, I try to bring fresh ideas that are original but at the same time capable of pleasing and meeting the client's requirements. The song must evoke the client's ideas and my personal style at the same time. I try to make it symbiotic.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start developing the base notes, then work on the main melody and then start adding and playing around with different elements, trying out the several ideas that come to mind.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: JBL LSR-308 as monitors plugged to a Scarlett 2i2, Virus Ti and a Nord Lead linked to the main DAW: FL Studio.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Above & Beyond, Henry Jackman, Ludovico Einaudi, Vangelis, Johann Johannsson, Christophe Beck, James Newton Howard.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I mainly compose pieces of music for commercials, short films, videos, etc. Incidental music overall.