Guitarist/Songwriter/Beatmaker

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I worked on my EP, which I produced entirely at home.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm working on my album and I'm currently recording guitars for a song for a gypsy band that worked with Hanz Zimmer.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: I do not know anyone

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Combination. Because everyone has their advantages and benefits.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: Meet 100% of its requirements.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: That I can do what I enjoy the most. Being creative and unfettered, having endless possibilities to create something unique.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: Whether we understand their ideas. My answer is mostly yes. If I don't understand them, I'll do a demo and then we'll talk about whether it's their idea.

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

A: People think it's easy and that I make money in a short time, but they don't realize how much time I've invested in myself.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What style of music would he want from me. What he expects of me. What guitar should I use. What techniques of the game should I play in his song. How fast he wants it done.

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

A: Be open to new ideas and don't be afraid to experiment.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Guitar, Macbook, Focusrite sound card, Arturia keylab Neumann TLM 103,

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

A: I have been involved in music since I was 7 years old and I am currently 24, so my whole life. I have won almost all national competitions. I was invited to play as a solo guitarist in Moscow. I am known mainly as a solo guitarist who combines elements of flamenco, jazz, rock, pop ...

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Very spirited and passionate style, whether in fast but also slow songs.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: Currently H.E.R. because her music and overall perception is very close to me.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Do not adjust the recordings of the instruments to complete perfection, but leave a dirt that gives a feeling to the song.

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

A: Latino, pop, rnb, soul and hiphop.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: The technique of playing the guitar, especially when it comes to flamenco style. Also a feeling for the composition of the song to make it interesting and captivating for the listener.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Especially my temperament and imaginativeness. Combining different elements from different genres that fit together in the end. I enjoy playing with ideas and moving them one level up.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I work very fast. I usually send the first demo recording on the same day after entering the project. Subsequently, I consult with the client until it is perfect.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work with LogicProX. I have a Focusrite sound card, two Yamaha monitors, Arturia KeyLab keys, AKG stereo microphones and a Neumann TLM 103.

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

A: When it comes nylon guitar I am inspired by Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucia, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Estas Tone. Acustic guitar: Mateu Sasato and Dan Kanter who is guitarist for Justin Bieber. Electric guitar: John Mayer, Jimmy Hendrix, Tom Mish and Cory Wong.

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

A: I record every type of guitar in every genre, mostly it is gypsy, flamenco, latino, pop, rock, rnb, soul and hip-hop. I like do some beat and production in latino, pop, RnB, soul and hip-hop genre.