Michael Ruberu on SoundBetter

Fame Games International Radio Competition Winner 20+ years of engineering and production experience

Singer:

GRAMMY WINNER LUIS MARTINEE:
"Your vocals have magic in them."
Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Celine Dion,Company B, Arika Kane, Jermaine Jackson, Sequal, the Cover Girls, Debbie Gibson, Vanessa Williams, Pet Shop Boys, Son by Four, and Elvis Crespo, among others.

JUNO WINNER MICHAEL HANSON:
"You have a voice at the highest pro level"
Michael Hanson was the original drummer, founder of GLASS TIGER. With Five JUNO AWARDS, a GRAMMY NOMINATION and gold/multi-platinum sales worldwide; John Bettis (Madonna, Pointer Sisters), Brad Buxer (Michael Jackson), Susan Pomerantz (Cher, Chicago), Tina Turner, The Moody Blues and Journe.

CELEBRITY MUSIC INVESTOR BRETT WILSON:
"Rarely does a voice catch my attention like this."
Canadian music investor (5 Tenors) and philanthropist. He was a season 3 panellist on CBC Television's Dragons' Den. Thank you Brett for your continued support and encouragement. It is nice to know you are still listening :)

MUSIC VISIONARY DEREK SIVERS (CD Baby Founder):
" Truly great voice."

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Interview with Michael Ruberu

Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My voice and my diplomacy.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: House, Electronic, Pop in that order. I have a ballad called "Beautiful" that I am proud of since it is a departure.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Reference Track? Important preferences? Timeline?
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: People prefer me for electronic/house. I have also performed Ballads ,R&B and Pop/
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by the craft of passionate creators. Demo songwriters and producers...
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Protools 10.5 Avantone pro cv-12 C451B Sennheiser e935 Babyface pro LA-610 Mkii MacBook pro Aston Halo
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Depends on the preference of the buyer. Typically I listen to both reference and demo...get clarifications from the buyer, and loop record until I feel I got something worth sharing. It is better to get paid for quality rather than just get paid.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I'm a natural. Please listen to my other work on the web and see if I have what you are looking for.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Find someone that can do the job well and fast. I can recommend some.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I like artists that create strong melodies that won't let go of my brain.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My voice is smooth with a decent range. My accent is Canadian so I have a neutral annunciation.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been doing this for nearly 4 years since I discovered the platform. I have been recording for over 10 years.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: guitar in a TRK case and a solar powered recorder with lots of memory.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Listen to previous work. If you truly believe that the singer's sound will elevate your song, your money is well spent.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Didn't know that there are misconceptions...
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Are you available? Let me check my schedule.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Getting it right.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Satisfaction guaranteed
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I like analog sound with digital convenience.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Definitely
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A set of original songs that a pro producer has volunteered to finish.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I released an EP last year. I cowrote and sang.