Degree-Qualified Composer & Multi-Instrumentalist | Full-Stack Music Production.
About Me
As a Bachelor of Music Composition, I blend academic expertise with modern production to turn any musical seed into a professional masterpiece. My approach is holistic: I don't just "produce" a track; I understand the DNA of the song.
From writing captivating lyrics and melodies to crafting complex orchestral or band arrangements, I have the tools to handle every stage of the creative process. Whether you need a radio-ready pop hook or a lush cinematic score, I deliver top-tier results tailored to your vision.
My Skill Set Includes:
Songwriting & Top-lining: Crafting lyrics, melodies, and infectious hooks that stick.
Multi-Instrumental Recording: Professional sessions for Piano, Acoustic/Electric Guitar, and Electric Bass.
Vocal Performance: High-quality lead and background vocals recorded in a pro studio environment.
Expert Arranging: Full scores for orchestra, brass, strings, or full band setups.
Sound Design & MIDI: Expert programming and custom sound creation using industry-leading virtual instruments and synths.
Full Production: Taking your project from a demo to a polished, professional sound.
Why work with me? You get the versatility of a session player, the ear of a composer, and the technical skill of a producer—all in one place. I am dedicated to sonic excellence a
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Endorse Joan Larz14 Reviews
check_circleVerifiedIt was incredible! really nice and responsible! I totally recommend him!! 😊😊😊
My compa!! the best musician I ever met! love u compa!!
Joan is a great musician, always responsible and accurate. 5 stars
A great piano!! I really appreciate the details at everything. 100 points!
All the ideas always at the spot! very accurate. Thanks
An excellent job!
The best! a great musician!
Amazing! he did exactly what I needed. I strongly recommend him!
this is ANOTHER LEVEL!! thanks man. The best as always!
He have worked in some of my projects and is always good to have his ideas.
He plays really good. Five stars.
A great job always! i recommend him. Not doubt.
The best musician we know. He did the arrangement for our School December concert. Excellent.
Excellent producer and composer. I Worked with him with some compositions for a radio show and he did everything great. Im a soprano singer and he created everything. I strongly recommend him.
Interview with Joan Larz
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked on an arrangement for orchestra for an artist who just gave me a voice note of her song with guitar and voice, the final result wa amazing, she used to cry all the time just listening the samples I use to send to her.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A new album, I recorded videos all over the world and now is time to make the music for it, is exciting
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: not yet but I will
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: digital. This is the digital era and im on it, is the thing we can develop the most. and in a cheaper way.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: im gonna add a high level music ideas to your project.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: the creativity. being free to add ideas. is the best.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: how long is gonna take? haha
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: people think im just another producer, they don't know I have a B.A in music
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you know what you want? if you don't. that's ok we can find it, but if you do, that's going to be great.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: try to listen to the music people already made. that's the key.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MacBook Pro, focusrite, microphone, 88 keys keyboard and electric guitar.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: i have been studying, doing, and working music since more than 25 years already.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I would say an agressive style based on sound.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Tainy. I think he is and incredible prouder and with minimalism is amazing.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Start with the drums That's everything.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Urban music
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Composition and arranging
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Ideas, I have enough knowledge to put some great music ideas coming from the music theory and not just from "inspiration". The technique is the composser.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I usually create the drums first, with that I have enough for the rest of the song. second step is putting the ideas at the Daw using basic MIDI sounds and finally I move all that to audio and I start the creative mixing, shaping the sounds and giving the piece the final idea. after all that process I mix and master the song using references.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: i have an studio developed for a solo composer. Everything in my studio have been placed in order to establish the best workflow for creating my compositions.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: ken sampling, jack garant, alexis cardenas, el estepario siberiano, taíny, milo J.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Creating a Beat, recording voices and instrumentes, compose top line melody, create hooks, mix, mastering
I was the Composser in this production
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $400 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $125 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $70 per song
- Composer OrchestralAverage price - $300 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $100 per song
- PianoAverage price - $100 per song
Revisions: I offer up to 3 rounds of revisions for free to ensure you are 100% satisfied with the result. Any further modifications beyond this will be subject to an additional fee
- Macbook Pro M3
- iPad 9
- Focusrite 18i16
- Studiologic Numa Xse
- Akai MPK
- Sony MDR-7506
- AT2020
- SM57
- SM58
- Epiphone SG
- Yamaha Bass
- Tatai Guitar
- Cuatro Venezolano
- Korg PS1
- M-Audio Monitors
- Wharfedale Pro
- Hohner Melodica
Full Production (Demo to Master), Orchestral/Band Arrangements & Session Musician Bundle. Includes: Piano, Guitar, Bass, Lyrics/Hooks & MIDI. Professional results by a Degreed Composer. Up to 3 free revisions. Fast delivery. Let's work!
