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Looking for authentic, expressive guitar recordings? I help artists and producers bring their music to life with professional nylon-string, acoustic and electric guitar performances, combining Brazilian musicality, jazz sensitivity and careful attention to every detail.

Hi! I'm Rafael Gonçalves, a Brazilian guitarist, composer and session musician with over 20 years of experience recording, performing and arranging music.

Having lived and worked in Brazil, Portugal and New York, I've developed a versatile musical language shaped by different cultures and musical traditions. Today, I record remotely from my professional studio in Brazil for artists and producers worldwide.

I specialize in expressive nylon-string, acoustic and electric guitar recordings for Brazilian music, jazz, singer-songwriters, pop, film and instrumental music.

Whether you have a finished production or just a demo, my goal is to create guitar parts that naturally fit your song, enhancing its emotion, groove and musical identity.

I record with professional instruments and studio equipment, delivering clean, mix-ready tracks. My services include Brazilian rhythms (Bossa Nova, Samba, Choro, Baião), jazz guitar, fingerstyle, arrangements and melodic solos.

If you're looking for authentic, expressive guitar recordings with attention to detail and a collaborative approach, I'd love to hear about your project.

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

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Endorse Rafael Gonçalves3 Reviews

by Thiago Miranda
Work with Rafael is always a wonderful experience! He is a criative and sensitive musician with lots of skills and it turns antes work very easy.
by Betania Discacciati
Rafael is a great musician and professional. I contacted him just asking for a recording, and I found a musician with a lot of creativity. In addition to the recording I requested, we talked about and evaluated his suggestions. The result was incredible.
I totally recommend working with Rafael for his commitment and professionalism.
by Ming
Rafael is a very professional and trustworthy musician. We have collaborated a few times and I love how responsible he is on every project. He composes creative guitar tracks and is very familiar with all the technical skills in editing, mixing, and recording.