GRAMMYawarded ProducerHitMaker

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

A: I’m working in Cesar’s Francia first album; (SoundBetter user). I already delivered him 3 songs and he’s so happy. We became friends. He’s my only client on SoundBetter, we started on Sep/2020 and still working. Thank you guys! Best regards

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Miami based. Mayor label Sony / Marc Anthony (SongWritter) Indie artists (Producer)

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

A: I have been waiting for a while to became a premium membership of SoundBetter and have more opportunities to work and share my talent. Hope this helps. In fact, I have a lot of people that I can recommend SoundBetter but I’m new over here, so I’m doing my best.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Hybrid ! Technically and economically it’s the way that works for me.

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

A: My promise is to enjoy the process. Of course, at the end, they are going to have a great song completely produced and mixed, but it’s important for me to have fun and feel and be free passionate till we work.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Love music. When I’m not making it, I’m listening it... so ,! I feel blessed

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

A: A lot of clients come over with a great album or song as a reference/example of what they would like to have... I respect great albums, but I’m always trying to do new things based in those classics. Balance between the influences and the new product, it’s very important for me.

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

A: Sometimes musicians are underestimated... I can handle it. However, I think most musicians are people with special sensibility and deep feelings; with the power of share those emotions trough the songs.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I always try to understand what’s in the mind of the clients. I have easy empathize because I’m and artist, a SongWritter and producer at the same time. I have open perspective, and customize the songs production regarding clients requests and dreams.

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

A: It’s very important to listen to my solo albums as a singersongwriter and producer. El alma en un microscopio 2017 Todo empieza soñando 2014 Julio César 2011

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

A: Guitar harmonica radio ukelele tambor

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

A: I wrote some ballads back in 2006. Peer’s Music A&R in Miami, Julio Bagué, listen my demos and send them to Puerto Rico. One year after, Gilberto Santa Rosa included one of my songs in his double platinum seller album “Contraste”, also Grammy nominated that year.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Right now, I’m producing albums for new artists. My style is based or influenced by popular artists as Billy Joel or Elton Jhon. However, I have the caribbean on my veins, because I born in Caracas, but I grow up listening Pearl Jam and I was part of a school rock band.

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

A: Luis Miguel. He’s a huge artist with a great history behind. In fact, I’m writing songs for him; but I don’t know what’s going to happen at the end. Final repertory for an album, is similar to a songwriters race/competition.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: No matter the style or genre, I’m always trying to innovate and being honest. We have to forget about the business behind the music; and let the music floes naturally.

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

A: Latin, Pop, Ballads, Funk, Soft Rock.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Versatility. Eclecticism. I have been working since 2006 in many different projects all over the world. I love the music, no matter the tag. I’m always open to explore and add my perspective at the same time.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Personality, Unique and warm sound Blend of organic/acoustic elements with electronic/samplers as well. English and Spanish spoken. Fusion,! passing through the latin music to the international pop and even rock.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I began my professional career as a songwriter for mayor latin artists as Marc Anthony and Gilberto Santa Rosa. So, my first objective, is to share my knowledge and experience with my clients by working with them. I like to “shape well” the songs, (considering structure, melodies, lyrics, chords and rhythm). Once we got a great song, I start the producing process by designing the sound; defining genre, instruments and elements to be recorded.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Apogee (interface). Protools X (software). Neve, Avalon, Universal A (pre-amps). Neumann U-87, AKG 414 (mics). Genelec (monitors).

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

A: I have been writing & producing songs for huge artists as Marc Anthony, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Luis Enrique, Guaco. Those guys are my hero’s. I admire them since I was a kid and now they are part of my career.

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

A: Send me your “phone-demo”, and I’ll deliver you a profesional & full production single-track, mixed & mastered, ready to be released on digital platforms. I take care very well about artistic and technical aspects.