Session Guitarist, Producer
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Interview with Nuno Fontes
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: In 2020 during the pandemic, I composed an instrumental album with 8 songs. "Spontaneous". I did all the work from composition, recording all guitars and bass, arrangements, midi drums, mixing and mastering. I was very proud of the overall result. My role was to produce myself. ... LINK PLAYLIST ( https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuGQgWYBd3Mwp59GMvNXGM86cW9VMydvM ) ...
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Now I'm working on four Portuguese rock songs
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/93125-hugo-ribeiro
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both, we can achieve various results by working both worlds
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will do my best and fulfill your vision of the song the best I can.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Play the guitar, record, create arrangements and solos. Record instruments and mix. Produce.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: The common question is. Are you interested in recording my music? I say YES.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Some people still think this profession is more of a hobby.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Questions about work, music and how urgent it is.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Always be communicative
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A guitar, tuner, SparkGo, something to record and a mic
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been playing since I was 14, now 30 years. I played in many local bands, with original bands being Godvlad (Metal), Gonçalo Tavares (Pop/Rock), Lookalike (Pop), Lince (Rock). I record for several artists.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is pure rock, it's all about rock.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Anybody with talent, creativity and vision.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Passion, listen with the heart. Don't judge everything.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, Metal, Pop-Rock, Pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Spontaneity, creativity, consistency.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The best that each song asks for, each song has different emotions, prespectives and moods. I try to bring color, articulation, texture and feel.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Each client is different, sometimes they send the music in midi, other separate tracks in mp3 to be re-recorded.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Guitars - Gibson Classic, Fender Strocaster and Telecaster, Charvel, Framus and Lag Acoustic, Ibanez, EVH. Gear - Orange, Marshall, Mesa Boogie Transatlantic, Various Pedals... Interface Focusrite Clarett 8 Pre, Line 6 Helix, HX Stomp,Helix Native.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Gary Moore, Andy Timmons, Paul Gilbert, Van Halen, Dimebag Darrel, Randy Rhoads, Tom Morello, Tim Pierce, Pete Thorn, Rick Rubin, Mutt Lange, Butc Vic, Dave Grohl, Mike Portnoy,...
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I provide professional quality live guitar for bands and artists.
I was the Composer and mixer in this production
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $100 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $100 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $100 per song
- Pop-Rock ArrangerAverage price - $150 per song
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $400 per song
- Recording StudioAverage price - $500 per day
- YouTube Cover RecordingAverage price - $350 per song
- Gibson
- Orange
- Mesa Boogie
- Focusrite
- CHarvel
- EVH Guitars and Pedals
- Fender