Latin Producer/Guitarist/Mixer

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

A: I am very proud of In Betwin. I did everything on the songs. Apart from singing, I did it all

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Several projects at the same time.

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

A: Yes. Vicky Chammah. She is a singer. She is one of my daughters. She has a great voice. Very ease to work with her and her tone of voice.

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

A: How long does it take for you to finish the song? My answer: I can finish the song in a day. But if needed, it can take as long as the client needs for the song to be what they want. The clock is not ticking on my side

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

A: They think I am just a producer. I can do it all from songwriting to mastering.

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

A: Be clear and know what you want. As long as I know what you want, I will do it.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. You can not choose or separate one from the other. We need both. But if I had to choose it would be analog. It is more real

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

A: Know you will get what you want. No matter how many revisions it takes. I can start everything again for the same price. I will take care of your ideas and your song.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Working with people. Whether it is remotely or in the studio.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is your reference? How woud you like to sound? Give me some songs you like? Do you know the idea of the song or you want me to help you with the compositon?

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

A: A guitar. A computer. An audio interface. A micropohone and a good pair of headphones.

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

A: I have been doing this for 15 years plus

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is very wide. But I can define it by saying I tend to the classical and vintage style. (Always looking for the balance with new sounds)

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

A: John Mayer. I think he is a great musician and think we could both learn a lot from each other.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Be persistent and trust your ear

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

A: I work a lot with Latin productions, Worship songs both in English and Spanish, Indie Pop and Rock songs. But did it all. I just finished a Country Song production for Texas, USA.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My memory, good taste and attention to detail.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Everything the artists or client needs. I can do it all.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I tend to start by the beggining. The melody and chord progression. The most important element here is RHYTHM. Then I record the main guitar or piano, add the the rhythm sectiona and slowly adding the different instruments the song needs.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I am a vintage fanatic, I try to use the most out of the box elements as possible. I love using the Vintage Shure SR101 Audio Console. We can get more into detail in a call!

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

A: Nile Rodgers as regards to Guitar Rhytmics. As regards of way of working Rick Rubin and George Martin. But hey I am constantly inspired by different musicians and up and coming artists.

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

A: I create the whole song from scratch and play all the instruments needed for the instrumental part of the song. I am expert at Indie Pop, Latin Music, Rock and Blues. But can work with almost every genre.