Strings / Producer / Mixer

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

A: I'll go beyond your expectations. On time delivery with extreme quality. I'll keep communication with you from the beginning to the end, and I'll check even after to see if you need anything else.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love music, been doing this for a long time now. I love playing and recording, helping others materialized their ideas, and take them even further. I love to hear the feedback from a satisfied client, that's what motivates me to keep learning and pushing myself to be the best I can.

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

A: Cello is just a huge violin. Lol

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I'll have them explain to me as detailed as they can their vision, what they expect to gain from my services. Delivery dates and general mood they are looking for. I want to feel the vibe of the project and add to it my unique creative input.

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

A: Look for a good listener and a good person. This is a people business, and I am the friendliest guy around. You have put a lot of work and love into your project, make sure you hire people who would do the same.

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

A: Violin, Guitar, Mac (With Cables), Apollo Interface, AKG C414.

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

A: Presidential Scholar at Berklee College of Music, Dual Major in Music Production and Engineering, and Contemporary Writing and Production Bachelor in Classical Violin and Music Education on the Superior Arts Institute in La Habana Cuba I started as a soloist classical violin player and drifted to arranger, composer, engineer and producer.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: With more than 19 years of classical music training, Presidential Scholarship from Berklee College of Music, a double major in Engineering and Composition, my style is unique and authentic. I will deliver on time, with quality and beyond the client expectations.

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

A: Pharrell Williams, he's an example of hard work and good taste. He has been part of many artist success as a collaborator, producer or friend, helping them achieve their goals.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Never miss a deadline and be a good listener. Usually that's the key for a successful project.

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

A: Most of my clients do, Pop, Dance, EDM, Pop Ballad, Film Scoring, R&B, Trap, Beat Makers, Latin Pop, Regional Mexicano, Folk and Americana.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I'am a virtuoso violin player and a very good listener, multi-instrumentalist. I've played music from every continent, and with people from all around the world. My strongest skill is adaptability, versatility and translating written or spoken language into music.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: With more than 20 years of experience in music, from Concert Master to Bass Player of a gospel touring group. I think my most powerful strength is understanding and bringing the client vision into life, adding my personal creative touch.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: First I LISTEN to the track and the client request. Listening is for me the most important part. I want to understand the client vision as well as I can. I then start recording, and laying down ideas, until I have the whole arrangement done. Usually it takes me one session to get the whole thing done, but there awesome tracks that I need to go back to the next day, with a clear mind.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Mics: AKG c414 XLII, TLM 103, Sure SM7B. Preamp: Universal Audio 710, ISA One Interface: Apollo Twin MKII DUO Monitors: Yamaha NS10, Adams T7V

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

A: Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Bruno Mars, T-Pain, John Williams, Randy Newman, Paul Simon, Bon Iver, Frank Sinatra, Silvio Rodrigues

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

A: Adding Violin, Viola & Cello to songs, to make them sound richer and fuller. Work on original compositions for Film, Tv and Advertising. Produce full tracks around original ideas from my clients.