Mixing, Mastering, Production

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital, simply because it's simpler and more affordable - and I strongly believe that all artists should be able to afford professional results, standing in the same league with big budget artists.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Being able to work with inspiring artists, becoming friends with talented people from all over the world, and making music I love listening to.

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

A: Thinking that quality work is a result of expensive equipment. It absolutely isn't.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I'll ask questions regarding the size and scope of the project, its artistic goals and, depending on its inclinations, I'll ask for references.

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

A: I ended up doing this by accident: at first I used to record my music just for fun, but as my skills developed more and more people starting to ask me to produce theirs. Eventually it grew to a point when I was making a living out of it. I have been working professionally as a music producer for almost 20 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: No-frills, surprising, and emotionally resonant.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Any gear, no matter how cheap or unorthodox, can be a powerful tool when used with knowledge. And expensive gear can often be fruitless: no airplane can fly properly without a good pilot, after all.

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

A: I have done a lot of modern rock and metal, but I also have a strong affinity for jazz, world music, classical, and electronica.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Technical precision, multi-disciplinarity, and never missing a deadline.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: As someone from a diverse cultural background and very eclectic tastes I tend to bring an experimental approach that can help artists finding new possibilities within their own music - if they're open to that, of course.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: It depends if it's in person or a remote work, but for every step of the process my method tends to surprise people by its simplicity and efficiency - especially clients who had bad experiences elsewhere.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I like simple setups, doing my mixing and mastering in the box. In my Brazilian studio I have a pretty complete setup with two pairs of studio monitors and lots of equipment, while in the UK I work with a much smaller setup, renting studios when I need something bigger.

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

A: Anyone with a clear creative vision that aren't afraid of thinking outside the box, while striving for technical precision.

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

A: Trust your instincts, ignore the critics, and don't stress over the process. Art is meant to be fun, and it shows in the final result.

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

A: Production, mixing, mastering and sound designing, occasionally serving as a session musician or doing technical services like reamping. I frequently direct music videos as well.