Keyboardist/Mixing & Mastering

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm composing material for a new album and also recording/producing songs for a few clients.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Organized, focused, professional and committed to the project.

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

A: I started to learn music about 20 years ago. I have performed with pop and Brazilian jazz bands since then, as well as accompanying singers as a pianist. I have a Bachelor's Degree in music. I also have been producing music since 2006 and working as a music teacher.

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

A: I feel extremely comfortable working on electronic music, such as new age, chillout, synthpop. I also like to work on pop tracks and instrumental projects.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work on a computer running Cubase and Ableton Live, along with several VST instruments, such as Omnisphere, Sylenth 1, Halion Sonic 2, U-he Hive, Massive and Kontakt. I use an M-Audio Profire 2626 audio interface and Yamaha HS-50 monitors. Hardware gear also include Yamaha Motif XF6, Nord Electro 3, Yamaha P60 digital piano, Edirol PCR800 controller and APC40 controller.

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

A: I'm a pianist, keyboardist, composer and producer. I work recording keyboard tracks, beats and instrumentals all based on VST instruments and hardware synths. I also produce other artists, helping with the production concept, arrangement and recording. I usually work on mixing and mastering previously recorded tracks. I'm a music teacher as well, so I work teaching piano/keyboards and music production.