Songwriter, Producer, Composer

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

A: Mariana Lom is a great singer and vocal producer. I usually work with her as a team when working in projects that need complex vocal arrangements.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Working with other people and making music capable of inspiring an audience.

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

A: A producer can't take a bad idea and make it sound amazing. In order to have a great final product, you have to begin with a great idea in the first place. But it is also the job of a producer to help the artist distinguish between good and bad creative decisions.

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

A: Mariana Lom is a great singer and vocal producer. I usually work with her as a team when working in projects that need complex vocal arrangements.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Working with other people and making music capable of inspiring an audience.

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

A: A producer can't take a bad idea and make it sound amazing. In order to have a great final product, you have to begin with a great idea in the first place. But it is also the job of a producer to help the artist distinguish between good and bad creative decisions.

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

A: Keyboard, Apollo Twin X, AT-M50X, Laptop and AKG 414

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

A: Music has always been present in my life. I started playing sax when I was 14 years old, but then switched to guitar. Soon after that I began working in my own productions and now I have nearly 6 years of music and production experience.

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

A: Keyboard, Apollo Twin X, AT-M50X, Laptop and AKG 414

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

A: Music has always been present in my life. I started playing sax when I was 14 years old, but then switched to guitar. Soon after that I began working in my own productions and now I have nearly 6 years of music and production experience.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Working with people and understanding the vision of the artist

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are your goals as an artist? How much time are you willing to invest in your project? Do you want me to get involved in the creative aspect of your work?

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. They both have advantages. I like working in a hybrid manner.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Stay organized

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

A: Pop, rock, jazz and Lo-fi Hip Hop

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: 2017 iMac. Interface: Apollo X6 and Focusrite 6i6. I use 5' JBL monitors. Ableton Push. Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools.

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

A: Rick Rubin, Jacob Collier, John Frusciante

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

A: I produce, arrange and mix for artists.