João Miguel

Session Guitarist and Producer

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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!

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

Endorse João Miguel516 Reviews - 60 Repeat Clients

  1. Review by Gary L.
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    I’ve been making music with João for years. Always a great experience. I highly recommend him!

  2. Review by Nan L.
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    A fresh start, João nailed it as always! Everything is sounding perfect, and I can't wait to hear the next session!

  3. Review by Robert F.
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    Joao is like the glue that gels the whole track together. So damn great. I would say he takes direction really well. But I usually don't have to give him much direction at all . He just nails it.

  4. Review by Joey Roberts
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    I've been working with João for awhile now and every time is an absolute pleasure. He takes my ideas and colors them up to a level even higher than I could have imagined. João is an absolute pro and my first choice every time. A total beast on the guitar too!!

  5. Review by Robert F.
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    Dude is best guitar go to on the site. He's just got the right tone, the right parts. Brings new life to any song/track. Always excited to see where he takes the track. Very easy to work with.

  6. Review by Steve Larsen
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    Another stellar performance by João! What a versatile and creative player - both guitar and bass, not to mention his sensitive mixing and mastering. Always fun and inspiring to collaborate with João, who is always a total servant of the song and not of himself, and I'm looking forward to our next project together - as always!

  7. Review by BENJAMIN M.
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    This will be the 3rd project I've completed with Joao... and like the Amazon deliver guy, he just delivers!!! Timely, professional communication and exactly what I was looking for.

  8. Review by Gary L.
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    João doesn’t just execute music with unparalleled precision, he does it with feel and excitement. He cares about the art. Bravo…a million stars!

  9. Review by Kevin Z.
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    João absolutely crushed it again! I really appreciate his dedication and patience, and couldn't be happier with the final result. Highly recommend working with João!

  10. Review by Robert F.
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    All I can say is if you want magic dust all over your song/track hire this dude. Super professional. Super Amazing with his guitar parts and playing.

  11. Review by Gary L.
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    10,000 million stars! João has emerged as one of the greatest guitarists alive, period. Avoid hiring him at your own peril...!

  12. Review by Robert F.
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    Just when I think I heard it all. Joao comes with this Ritchie Valens guitar vibe and once again my jaw is hangin on the floor. I can't even!!! Dude is at the top of his game.

  13. Review by Nan L.
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    Perfect work! João understands my needs and works accordingly!

  14. Review by Gary L.
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    João is one of the most talented guitarists in the world. An absolute pleasure to work with. He always delivers the best performances. I highly recommend him.

  15. Review by Kevin Z.
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    Third time working with João, and once again, I'm always blown away by the guitars he recorded. I would absolutely recommend working with him - his expertise and attention to detail is amazing and I'm super happy with the results. Thanks so much João!

  16. Review by Robert F.
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    I can say enough about Joao except Ive worked with dozens of guitars players and nobody and I mean nobody can touch him. He hears things from a whole different side of the harmonics in the tracks and brings new life to the production and the song for that matter. What he plays is undeniable and his level of professionalism is second to none.

  17. Review by Nan L.
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    Another amazing bass track from João! One of the most versatile musicians on world!

  18. Review by Nicolas V.
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    João is an outstanding guitarist: extremely precise, with excellent taste in phrasing and tone. He always chooses great guitar sounds and is, above all, a superb musician. Collaborating with him is effortless and enjoyable. I never hesitate to turn to him whenever I need help with my songs, because he always knows how to bring them to life. Can't recommend him enough!

  19. Review by Rob Fusari
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    My opinion is that Joao is so good that he is actually not from this planet. He must have some special super power. His ideas and feel is just so out of this word good that it makes no sense to a mere earthling like me. One of the best for sure all around.

  20. Review by Robert F.
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    This dude is a mastermind . That's all I can say. Ive had the pleasure of working with dozens of guitars cats. But this here...Something a a completely different level. No words.

Interview with João Miguel

  1. Q: What's your typical work process?

  2. 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.

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

  4. A: I usually play guitar solos/lead guitar for my clients' songs.

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

  6. A: I will always work close together with you and make sure the end result is the absolute best according to YOUR view.

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

  8. 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 :)

  9. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  10. A: Writing and performing guitar solos/lead guitar.

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GenresSounds Like
  • Eddie Van Halen
  • John Mayer
  • Marty Friedman
Gear Highlights
  • 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
  • Neumann Microphones
  • Celestion Speakers
  • EverTune Bridge
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  • 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"!