Hi, I'm Marcel, I'm a guitar player, producer and arranger. I love what I do and I love working with people, working together with someone else always takes me places I couldn't get to on my own.
I've worked on countless records, shows, film and TV spots in a variety of musical styles. My most extensive experience is with Pop/Rock, Brazilian music (I’m from Brazil), groove-based music and Jazz. The best ways that I can help your project are: tracking guitars (electric or acoustic), writing arrangements (I write for strings, woodwinds, brass, etc) and producing (I can help develop artists and songs, help you with songwriting, contract the right musicians and engineers, I know how to turn an idea into a fully-realized product).
My notable credits: For a "video resume" go to my YouTube MeMarcelf, under playlists there are videos of my participation on most of my bigger jobs. I've been with Michael Bublé for about 7 years - through his band we worked on a record with Van Morrison and played with Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige, Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, Ariana Grande, Tori Kelly and others on a number of TV shows. Outside of Bublé my past/current clients include Sergio Mendes, Herb Alpert, Macy Gray, Tom Harrell, Gretchen Parlato, Missy Higgins, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (in his group we've done projects with Bilal, Seu Jorge, Shuggie Otis, etc). I'm the featured nylon guitarist on the TV show "Dexter," season 1, I also play 7-string guitar and cavaquinho on the films Rio 2 and Pitch Perfect 3. I have a bachelor's degree in Ethnomusicology from UCLA.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
26 Reviews - 7 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedMarcel is very professional and easy to work with! He's very prompt and got the job done within basically a day, and is easy to communicate with ... and would even take the time to read my long emails! Highly recommend him! Thank you Marcel!
check_circleVerifiedMarcel delivered some great sounding guitars once again!
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Great guitars by Marcel! He understood exactly what I needed, great sound and emotion!
check_circleVerifiedLoved Marcel's guitar work, recording and editing. He was very engaged and responsive throughout the project, ensuring we were happy with his production. I would be very happy to recommend Marcel.
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It was a great experience working with Marcel. He is incredible at what he does and was very clear in his communication.
check_circleVerifiedI enjoyed working with Marcel he definitely makes sure you are happy with final product also great attitude and delivered on time. Will definitely recommend!
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Marcel delivered perfect guitar tracks for my song. He is a very good musician - professional, responsive and has a really great feel in his playing. His contribution has made a really big difference to my song. Thanks Marcel.
check_circleVerifiedWas great to work with Marcel!
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He did what he delivered. Sounds great Thank you so much :)
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Thank for the great work with Marcel again!
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Another great experience working with Marcel!
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Excellent work! And very understanding! Would definitely recommend and exceed my expectations...
check_circleVerifiedAlways such a great pleasure to work with Marcel. He is such a talent! Highly recommended.....
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Always great working with Marcel. Patient and very responsive. A top notch experience.
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A true artist. Marcel delivered exactly as I described the arrangement concept I was envisioning. In other words, Marcel nailed it! Great communicator and pleasure to work with. Marcel will enhance your project for sure!
check_circleVerifiedGreat Experience !!!!!
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Another great experience working with Marcel, this time with electric guitars. He really captured the essence of the track with very little direction. A first class experience.
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Working with Marcel is great. He was very creative in taking the track to another level. A high quality result and very easy communication. Can't recommend him highly enough.
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Another great experience working with Marcel.
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Always great working with Marcel. Really enjoy the process and the final product is amazing.
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Marcel did a great job with the Cavaquinho. As always, a great product with quick turnaround.
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Always a pleasure to work with Marcel! Amazing work, creative and high quality with quick turnaround.
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Marcel's great! Will be working with him again soon!
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Marcel Has done a great job and did a fast turnaround. Thank You
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Marcel is a very skilled guitarist who really takes his time to understand his clients' needs and always goes the extra mile. He's also extremely responsive even when he's on the road. Highly recommended.
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Marcel was amazing...extremely talented and provided a quick turnaround with multiple options. Can't wait to work with him again!
I was the co-producer, arranger, guitars and cavaquinho in this production
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $1000 per song
- String ArrangerAverage price - $300 per song
- Pop-Rock ArrangerAverage price - $300 per song
- String SectionContact for pricing
- HornContact for pricing
I can deliver guitar tracks within 5 days, arrangements within 7, full production tracks within two weeks. Prices vary depending on complexity (# of parts, length of music, # of revisions).
- Gibson ES 135
- Gibson SG
- Fender Strat
- Martin Steel String Acoustic
- João Batista custom Brazilian 7-string guitar and 5-string cavaquinho
- Gitane (gypsy Jazz guitar)
- Eastman Jazz Box
- Lap Steel
- Baritone electric
- AKG 314
- Logic X
For sound better visitors I offer package deals for multiple services or for work on multiple tracks
