Producer, Mixing, Keyboards.

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

A: One of the projects I’m most proud of is my role as an assistant producer in the movie *Rio 2*. I had the privilege of working alongside Carlinhos Brown and John Powell from Blue Sky Studios on the soundtrack. It was an incredible experience because, in addition to contributing to a high-level production, I had the opportunity to apply the knowledge I gained while studying orchestration with Pinar Toprak, a major reference in the field. Contributing to a Hollywood film had always been a dream of mine, and being part of such a grand and culturally significant project like *Rio 2* was the fulfillment of a personal and professional goal. Having my music integrated into such a rich narrative was a milestone in my career.

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

A: A Power Mac Computer, Logic Pro 11 Software, RME SoundBoard, Neumann TLM 103, A Good MIDI Controller.

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

A: I would love to work with Quincy Jones because I’ve studied his work extensively and have been deeply influenced by his approach to music. His ability to blend genres, innovate arrangements, and bring out the best in artists is unmatched. Collaborating with someone who has such a rich legacy and understanding of musical storytelling would be a dream come true and an incredible learning experience.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Microphone and Phones: Neumann U87 Ai; Neumann Tlm 103; Rode NT1A; Akg C414 TL II; AKG D 112; AKG C418; Shure SM 58; Shure SM 57; Sennheiser E 905; Akg C214; Sennheiser HD 650. Computers, Softwares and Instruments: Apple Mac Studio M1 MAX 32 Gb Ram, Hd 8 Tb SSD; Macbook Pro I7 16 Gb Ram / RME Fireface UCX / Logic Pro 11 / Vienna Library; Komplete 15; SpitFire; Izotope, Uad and Waves Plugins / Keyboards: Roland A-88 MK II; Nord Stage 3; Yamaha MODX8; Akai MPC 37 Key; Korg WaveState MK II, Studio Logic Numa Compact 2x. Monitors and Preamps: Yamaha HS-8; Preamp SSL Alpha Channel; Preamp Focusrite Trackmaster Pro. Drummer: Roland TD 27 KV.

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

A: Music Production, Arrangement, Editing, Mixing and Mastering and Keyboard Player.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: In The Kromosons Brazil Project, The Michael Jazz Project and Gab Ferreira (The Voice Brazil 4) Single and Kall Medrado (The Voice Brazil 3) New Album.

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

A: I'm a beginner here, but in the future, I'm sure to have someone to recommend.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I wish I could choose the best of both, but I know I need to choose one. Digital because it offers far more advantages over the analogue in relation to sound manipulation.

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

A: I started very early, I was interested first in music and later in audio and video. I've been doing this for 25 years.

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

A: Do everything to respect and fulfill my goals, related to his work.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The possibility of being creative, exercising creativity.

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

A: A) What is the price to carry out the work and how long will you give me? B) I need to analyze what you want and what will be your deadline to finish the work, to answer the two questions.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What do you intend with this work? What is your way of conducting a relationship with a producer? Do you want more freedom or do you want to be more opinionated?

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

A: Listen to my work and talk to me, to check my professional attitude towards your work.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I think the pop style is what defines me the most, but I think I'm a person who adapts very well to different styles. This plurality is part of my training as a producer and musician.

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

A: Start a job without asking the client what he plans to do with it.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Patience, Humility and not being afraid to experiment.

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

A: World Music, Jazz, Pop and Electronic Music.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: A strong sense of rhythm and consistency with the style I'm working on. If it is Pop, play as Pop. If it is Jazz, play as Jazz. If it is something between one style and another, then look for that point of coherence.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A strong mix of Brazilian rhythms, respecting the trends of each style in the world and seeking to be consistent with the client's proposal.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Listen to the customer and try to reach the goal, as close as possible.

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

A: Quincy Jones, Pat Metheny, Michael League, Jacob Collier, Herbie Hancock.