Ricky Mazzamauro on SoundBetter

Hi, I'm Ricky, a versatile music producer and arranger based in Rome with a background from Berklee College of Music. With my own recording studio, I've crafted chart-topping hits across genres like classical, jazz, dance, house, chill out, acoustic, and trap. Let's create music magic together!

With a rich history of successful music production, including chart-topping hits in European dance and pop, as well as experience as a session musician, I offer the following services:

- Demo Enhancement: Transform your demos with real instruments or electronic programming, even from smartphone-recorded music or just vocals and guitar.

- Rearrangement: Revitalize existing demos with fresh chord progressions and arrangements.

- Production and Mixing: Elevate your tracks with expert production and mixing, along with valuable tips for improvement.

- Music Programming and Recording: Utilize my skills and top session musicians to record all instruments.

- Remixing: Transform your tracks into different styles like Dance or House.

- Commercials and Soundtracks: Craft captivating music for commercials and immersive soundtracks.

My prices are budget-friendly, and I work quickly after your approval. Reach out to experience not only professionalism but also a friendly and enthusiastic collaborator.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Ricky Mazzamauro

House Energy
Amiata Planet Lounge
Black Bombay
Black Bombay
Black Bombay
Black Bombay
Black Bombay
DJ Pippi
Agricantus
Appassionante
Appassionante
DJ Ravin
Ravin

9 Reviews

Endorse Ricky Mazzamauro

by Ayesha R.
Verified
Had a wonderful experience working with Ricky. He is very patient and collaborative, and I love the way he helped bring the song to life.
by Mike CROFT
I have worked many times over several years with Ricky both in his Rome studio and remotely. The results have always been excellent. Ricky has a great talent, both musically and in working with a project/people to produce the best results. I am very happy to endorse his work in every way.
Mike Croft. Steepsmithy Music UK.
by Rob C.
“I can say that I have worked with Ricky for the past 20 years, he is a great professional and great talent in producing arranging and playing the piano / keyboards and also other instruments, highly recommended."

Rob Colella
(C.E.O.) Funky Juice Records
by Marco D.
I have worked many times with Ricky, besides being kind and helpful, he is a great atmospherical music creator, sound engineer and complete musician, full five stars.
Marco D'Ambrogio CEO Steel Family Productions
by Paige L.
I have known and worked with Ricky over 20 + Years as a vocalist/ songwriter and have much respect for his musicality. Ricky, a trained jazz pianist has the ability and knowledge to cross over all genres of music with style and uniqueness.

Ricky is very easy to work with, has a great sense of humor, always reliable and a master in the studio. Having been a Pop artist himself, he truly knows what it takes to make great music and equally a create a great production.

If you're looking for a great collaborator, producer, arranger, musical stylist to help you sound amazing, Ricky is it!
by Paolo Piereli
I have worked with Ricky for many years, I have been his business partner, and I must recognize that his professionalism and talent is unmatched on the market, he is not only a kind and helpful person but also an arranger and producer of great quality, a must try .
by Massimiliano Diotallevi
I have worked in Ricky's studio multiple times, and every time I have to say
that I am amazed at his meticulousness in creating sounds and in the
arrangement and production of the songs, very good!

Massimiliano Diotallevi
Sax Player
by Stefano Barcellona
I used Ricky for commercials for the company I work for, and I must say I was really impressed with his professionalism and competence, highly recommended.

Stefano Barcellona CFO Gruppo Paoletti
by Adrian Zagoritis/Savannah Blue
Ricky is one of the most talented, versatile and gifted multi-instrumentalist producers I ever worked with. I've been lucky enough to be involved on dozens of projects with him throughout the years and he has always delivered beyond expectations. On top of that, Ricky is a truly wonderful guy and super-friendly, always happy to help. I have no hesitation in recommending Ricky to anyone who wants their music to sound amazing! Five stars...

Interview with Ricky Mazzamauro

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Pc, Neumann U87, SSL Fusion, Keyboard, Cubase 12 pro
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Everything from Pop, Jazz to Trap, Latin, House and many more.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I produced an album called Black Bombay, present om some hollywood film soundtrack.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm doing production with a new young female artist.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: yes Adrian Zagoritis
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Now digital, because you can achieve excellent results in terms of sound heat equally
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Who will be very satisfied with the job and at a reasonable price.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Freedom, creativity.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: They ask me if I have made any success in the past and I answer yes.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: What kind of production would they like and what kind of arrangement.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: We do hits here!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: First I study music at Berklee College of music, then I became a studio session musician making a huge hit in the 80's in European market as artist with my band, then a start my studio and production.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: All Around
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Lady Gaga, best singer at the moment for me.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: A good mixing.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Arranging and production, choosing the right sound and programming.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Surely the first thing is a right musical structure, then a fresh arrangement, right chords, and a sound ready to be released on the market.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: people send me tracks with bad instruments, often with voices and I arrange them and I bring them to the record level
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Typical digital studio but with analog approach.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Bill Evans, Beatles, Michael Jackson,Kraftwerk,
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Arrange or Rearrange songs, programming.