Fresh and modern sounding guitars/production for all music genres!
Bring your recordings to life with memorable, expressive, and professional guitar work. I record all types of guitars - Electric (Lead & Rhythm) & Acoustic tailored to any genre or style your project requires.
Over the years, I’ve collaborated with artists across a wide range of musical genres and contributed to numerous international releases, including the theme song for Netflix’s The Monkey King and Kitt Wakeley’s Billboard #1 album Symphony of Sinners and Saints.
In addition to my guitar work, I am an experienced producer who can help you build a song from the ground up - recording all instruments and providing top-tier mixing and mastering services in partnership with leading industry professionals.
With more than 15 years of experience in production and guitar performance, I prioritize close collaboration to ensure the final result aligns perfectly with YOUR creative vision, always doing my best to work within any budget while delivering incredible, radio-ready quality production.
What you can expect from my recording services:
- All tracks delivered fully edited and ready to mix.
- High-quality amp tones provided along with clean DI tracks (re-amping available).
Let’s create something exceptional together!
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
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Endorse João Miguel456 Reviews - 54 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedAnother job finished with João and as always he delivered beautiful guitar recordings. Already looking forward to the next one! :)
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Working with João was one of the best decisions I made for this project. He is a true professional in every sense — incredibly talented, reliable, and deeply musical. His guitar performance brought real life and emotion into my track, and his sense of melody, tone, and phrasing is absolutely outstanding.
He listened carefully, delivered everything with precision, and added a creative spark that elevated the entire production. João is not just a great guitarist — he’s a musician who understands
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João delivered an outstanding job yet again! So happy working with him!
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João’s guitar playing is virtuosic, creative, and precise. He is an absolute pleasure to work with. An ultimate music associate.
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As always, Joao nailed it!
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Amazing job. The hardest part was to pick which version to go with.
check_circleVerifiedAs always João absolutely killed it! 100% recommend his work and I will continue to use his services in the future!
check_circleVerifiedIt's rare on a gig job that someone delivers more work then what you asked after already delivering amazing work on what you had them do. I would 100% work with Joao again. The tracks sound INCREDIBLE and the song has come to life so much more then I could have imagined. This is my first time using Soundbetter versus hiring musicians on other sites and Joao has shown me this platform is at another level with talented artist like Joao!
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João was absolutely amazing to work with!
His guitar playing was not only technically perfect but also full of emotion and musicality — exactly what the song needed.
He paid close attention to every detail and delivered tracks that went far beyond my expectations.
Communication was smooth, and he was incredibly kind and professional throughout the process.
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Once again Joao has provided the perfect guitar tracks to make the song come alive! He just get's it!
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João was incredibly professional and worked swiftly and with great proficiency throughout the entire process.
check_circleVerifiedJoão's bass line is just as perfect as his guitar riff! What a musician! One of the best of the best!
check_circleVerifiedThis was my 2nd song with João and just like before it was better than I had hoped for. João is a pro all around and it is an absolute pleasure to work with him. Highly recommended!
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Perfect as always! João can handle all styles with unmatchable guitar solos! Can't imagine working without him!
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Guitar, bass and editing! Everything is so professional and creative!
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I gave Joao a difficult task and as always he nailed it.
Thanks as always!
check_circleVerifiedAnother fun and pro performance from Joao. Always a pleasure working with you!
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João understand the music perfectly! Took things up to an entirely new level!
check_circleVerifiedJoão is a total professional! It's great to work with him when things go smoothly and the playing grooves precisely. I also really appreciate his creativity and ability to understand the mood of the song. This kind of collaboration leaves you with a really good feeling.
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Awesome job once again João! Looking forward to the next one.
Interview with João Miguel
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to hear the song I will work on a few times so I can understand what it needs. After I realize what will work, I record the part I was asked to do.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I usually play guitar solos/lead guitar for my clients' songs.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will always work close together with you and make sure the end result is the absolute best according to YOUR view.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on heavier music, although over the years I've worked with all kind of musicians from all sorts of different genres :)
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Writing and performing guitar solos/lead guitar.
I was the Lead Guitarist, Bassist in this production
- [Metal] NETFLIX's "Monkey King" Theme Song by Voodoo Kungfu, Ian Honeyman
- [Rock] We Will Rock You by Kitt Wakeley
- [Pop-Rock] Break Away by Miss Benny
- [Acoustic Pop / EDM] Regrets by Lachie A'rden
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $300 per song
- Ghost ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $100 per song
Unlimited FREE revisions! The project is only finished when you are 100% satisfied!
- Eddie Van Halen
- John Mayer
- Marty Friedman
- MacBook Pro
- Ibanez Guitars (6-String
- 7-String
- 8-String & Acoustic)
- Neural DSP Quad Cortex
- Hughes&Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40
- Two Notes Torpedo Captor X 8
- Sontronics STC-2 Microphone
- Celestion V30 Speakers
- EverTune Bridge
Package deals for multiple songs/projects.
- NETFLIX's Film "The Monkey King" Out Now!Aug 19, 2023
Had the great honor to record Lead Guitar and Bass for Netflix's Film "The Monkey King" Theme Song alongside Voodoo Kungfu and Ian Honeyman.
- João Miguel joins Ibanez Guitars Artists RosterApr 12, 2023
João Miguel is now officially an Ibanez Guitars Artist! Ibanez Artist Profile
- Kitt Wakeley's "Symphony of Sinners and Saints" hit #1 on 2 different Billboard ChartsJun 03, 2021
Kitt Wakeley's new album "Symphony of Sinners and Saints" hit #1 on two different Billboard Charts: Crossover Classical and Classical. Had the huge pleasure to record Rhythm Guitar for the track "Wicked Ways"!
