Music Producer

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

A: I am incredibly proud of the projects where I get to act as both the modern beatmaker and the classical arranger. Recently, I took a very simple, raw acoustic demo from an independent artist and completely reimagined it. I built a heavy, modern rhythmic foundation and layered it with a sweeping, custom string arrangement and expressive piano. My role was Full Music Producer and Arranger. I am so proud of this type of work because it perfectly captures my core philosophy: using organic instrumentation and orchestral elements to give a modern track a timeless, human soul.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am currently expanding my catalog of cinematic R&B instrumentals and organic beats. I spend my days tracking new piano progressions, experimenting with string arrangements, and collaborating with independent artists to bring their raw demos to life. I am also constantly refining my studio workflow to ensure my clients get the absolute best, most dynamic sound possible.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: A true hybrid of both! Digital gives us limitless processing power, massive orchestral libraries, and speed. But analog—like tracking my vintage 1992 DiGiorgio nylon-string guitar, using live microphones, and capturing the natural human swing of a live piano take—is what gives the track its soul, warmth, and life. You need both to sound modern but human.

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

A: I promise to treat your music with the exact same care, respect, and passion as if it were my own release. I will listen to your feedback closely, and I won't stop refining the arrangement until it perfectly captures the vision you set out to create.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Taking a raw, simple idea—like a phone voice memo or a basic acoustic guitar chord progression—and building an entire cinematic universe around it. There is nothing quite like the moment an artist hears their song fully orchestrated and produced for the very first time.

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

A: Question: "Do you include the individual stems with the final delivery?" My Answer: "Absolutely! I always provide the high-quality mixed WAV file along with all the individual multi-tracks/stems at no extra cost, so you and your mixing engineer have full control for the final vocal mix."

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

A: The biggest misconception is that modern music production is all about "clicking a mouse" or stacking pre-made loops. Because of my background as an orchestra conductor and live musician, I actually play the parts. Every piano chord, string swell, and acoustic guitar layer is performed with intention and human feel, not just programmed rigidly on a grid.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I always ask: "What is the core emotion of this song?" and "What is the story behind the lyrics?". I also ask for 2 or 3 reference tracks. I ask these questions because my goal isn't just to make a cool beat; I want to build a tailored arrangement that completely supports and elevates your message.

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

A: Communication is everything! Don't just send me a BPM and a key; send me references and tell me about the feeling you want the song to evoke. The more I understand the emotional story behind your lyrics or your artistic vision, the better I can tailor the instrumental to support it perfectly.

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

A: 1. My custom Ryzen 7 workstation. 2. My Arturia KeyLab 88-key controller. 3. My vintage 1992 DiGiorgio nylon-string guitar. 4. A Shure SM57 (it survives anything). 5. My Audio-Technica ATH-M40x headphones.

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

A: My journey started back in 2019, when I was 19 years old. I began as a beatmaker, and looking back, my early beats were pretty rough—though at the time, I felt like an absolute FL Studio master! But I kept pushing myself to evolve. I went on to earn a degree in Music Education, which completely opened my mind and deepened my passion for music production and theory. Since then, I have worked professionally as an orchestra conductor, composer, and arranger. This unique path—starting with raw digital beatmaking and evolving into classical orchestration—is exactly why my signature sound today is the bridge between modern grooves and lush, cinematic arrangements.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Organic, cinematic, and deeply emotive, but with a unique rhythmic signature. I naturally infuse my productions with a distinct Brazilian musicality—meaning my tracks always feature an extra layer of groove, intricate percussive textures, and a unique swing (what we call balanço in Brazil). Even when I am producing a modern R&B or Pop track, that warm, syncopated foundation brings an undeniable life, movement, and human feel to the song.

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

A: I would love to work with a mix of international R&B icons like Bruno Mars and Daniel Caesar, and profound, soulful storytellers like Tim Bernardes, Rubel, Liniker, Emicida, and Baco Exu do Blues. I chose these artists because their music relies heavily on raw emotion, poetic lyricism, and rich organic instrumentation rather than just digital beats. My dream is to blend my cinematic, orchestral R&B foundations with that level of deep, authentic storytelling.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always serve the song, not the ego. Before adding a dozen layers of synths or percussion, make sure the core chord progression and melody work beautifully on just a single piano or acoustic guitar. If the foundation is emotional and solid, the rest of the production will fall into place naturally.

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

A: I usually work on soulful R&B, modern Pop, and cinematic orchestrations. My sweet spot is blending heavy, modern grooves with warm, acoustic elements—like expressive piano, nylon string guitars, and lush string arrangements.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is translating complex emotions into musical arrangements, particularly through expressive piano playing and cinematic string orchestrations. I know how to make a track sound huge and epic, but I also know when to pull back and let a single acoustic instrument shine to give the vocal the space it deserves.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a deeply emotional and organic "human touch". Because I am a keyboardist first, I don't just program MIDI or drag-and-drop loops. I play the chords and melodies, ensuring the instrumental breathes and moves dynamically with the vocalist. I treat the production as a supporting character to the story the artist is telling.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: It always starts with a deep conversation. I want to understand the emotional core and the sonic references for your song. Once we agree on the direction, I usually start building the foundation on the piano to establish the right harmonic vibe. From there, I build the rhythm section (beats/bass) and finally add the lush elements like strings or guitars. I send work-in-progress bounces to ensure we are on the exact same page before delivering the final stems.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My setup is the perfect hybrid of robust digital processing and rich organic instruments. The brain of the studio is a powerful custom workstation (Ryzen 7, RTX 3060, 32GB RAM) that easily handles massive cinematic libraries and complex tracking sessions. For accurate, flat-response listening, I use Yamaha HS4B studio monitors and Audio-Technica ATH-M40x headphones paired with a Behringer UMC202HD interface. Since live instrumentation is my signature, my room is filled with gear. My main controllers are an 88-key KeyLab Essential mk3 for expressive piano performances and a Kolt Key 49. For string arrangements, I track with a Tagima Jumbo acoustic, a beautiful vintage 1992 DiGiorgio nylon-string, and a Tagima TG530 Stratocaster. I also keep ukuleles, flutes, and a cavaquinho around for unique analog textures, capturing acoustic elements through a reliable mic locker that includes MXL condensers (990 & 991) and the classic Shure SM57.

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

A: I am deeply inspired by artists who blend organic instrumentation with modern grooves. Producers like D'Mile and artists like H.E.R., Daniel Caesar, and Bruno Major are huge inspirations for my R&B side. I am also heavily influenced by highly poetic and acoustic songwriters like Tim Bernardes, Rubel, and Estêvão Queiroga, who teach me how to make an arrangement truly converse with the lyrics.

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

A: I typically build full custom instrumentals from scratch. Clients usually send me a vocal scratch, a work tape, or a reference track, and I produce a complete, mix-ready arrangement around it. My most requested works are soulful R&B tracks, acoustic piano ballads, and cinematic orchestral arrangements that give songs a deep, emotional foundation.