Live & Programmed Drums/Percs

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

A: I have excellent recommendations for you: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/114527-chris-garcia https://soundbetter.com/profiles/11728-dave-parra-%7C-wall-of-sound https://soundbetter.com/profiles/251477-cecilia-garcia https://soundbetter.com/profiles/396130-cuca-ferreira https://soundbetter.com/profiles/140170-fabio-sá https://soundbetter.com/profiles/5497-joão-erbetta https://soundbetter.com/profiles/21902-ze-nigro

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm working as a drummer, percussionist and music producer on Lu Horta's new album, playing live with Chico Salem, Fabio Goes, Vanguart, and Meno Del Picchia. I'm also recording drums and percussion as a freelancer :)

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

A: I will do my best to deliver exactly what you want for your project. And I will keep an open line of communication throughout the entire process.

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

A: Ringo Starr, Stewart Copeland, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Trevor Horn, Tchad Blake, The Black Keys, Vulfpeck, Manny Marroquin, Dave Pensado, Earth Wind &Fire, David Bowie, Daft Punk, Mick Guzauski, Pharrell Williams

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Experience, passion & dedication.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I can fit in and contribute.

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

A: Cocktail Kit + Beach Umbrella

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

A: I worked and still working with a great Brazilian singer/songwriter and body percussionist called Lu Horta. Everything she did since 2001, I am very proud of. I worked (and still working) as a recording engineer, music producer, drummer, and percussionist.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Alternative rock drummer, with a lot of Brazilian music in the background. I was a teenager on the 80's and got a lot of rock influences from that time. On college, I discover and studied a lot of Brazilian rhythms, including Bossa Nova. This is my basic musical mix.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: BOTH. I love both.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Make people happy doing my work (that I love), and at the same time, being myself.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Take the best of whatever piece of gear you have. It aways has more than you think. Push it :)

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Communicate - play along - play along - play along - RECORD

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

A: I've been working as a professional drummer since 1991, and as a music producer and sound engineer since 2001.

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

A: Alternative Rock, Alternative Folk, Rock, New Metal, Brazilian Music

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

A: Live drums & percussion tracks. Music Production and Mixing.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Working with Pro Tools 12, Ableton Live 9 and Logic Pro X. Universal Audio Apollo Twin Interface + 4-710d A/D mic-pre. 10 track drum session. SM-57 and SM-58 mics on snare and toms, ATM25 on the floor tom, AT2020 overheads, MXL 1006 and an AT RE320 on the bass drum, Golden Age Ribbon MKII behind the drum set.

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

A: PJ Harvey