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I am a composer and guitarist with a vast experience in Jazz and Contemporary Music, with a work focused in arranging, composing and playing different styles of music. Over the years I recorded with artists from jazz, to rock to contemporary music. I will help you with guitars, production, composition or arrangements to your project!

I am graduated from Middlesex University London, UK, with a Jazz BA in Electric Guitar and a Masters in Composition from ESMAE in Porto, Portugal.
My work as started in 2018 with my quartet in London and a trio that recorded some works. The Marco Moura Quartet EP and the Album A Bunch of Stories. In 2024 I've released the EP City Juggling Vol. 1 with the London based percussionist and producer Tony Fratts.
Over the past years I have been working on new music for trio and different line-ups.
My work "A Few Sketches about TV" was awarded with a 2nd Prize ax-aequo and my master thesis about my journey on the learning process of the Indian Tabla has been published in research.esmae.ipp.pt, I am a student of master tabla player Subhajyoti Guha from India Kolkata.
I had over these years jazz lessons with Hannes Riepler and Chris Batchelor and Composition lessons with Carlos Azevedo.
Since 2022 I have been more focused on composing for contemporary ensembles and had the following premieres:
- Versificator for String Trio - 2023
- Wedd-Things - Miniature for Symphonic Orchestra - 2023
- Variação do Anjo for 300 Musicians - 2024
- A Few Sketches about TV for Large Ensemble - 2024 (Awarded in the 17th CICPV)
- Tiny Jumps for Bassoon and Electronics - 2025

All my releases can be listen on Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Youtube.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

Endorse Marco Moura2 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

by Benjamin J.
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Marco did a super nice job playing guitar for my song. He created a thoughtful and jazzy track that fits perfectly well with my arrangement. Before he set out to record his tracks, he asked me several great questions to ensure that he and I were on the same page creatively. I highly recommend Marco to anyone who needs an experienced , top-notch guitarist for their project.
by Benjamin
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Marco is a great guitarist whose work on my project was superb! I asked Marco to play guitar accompaniment & work from my lead sheet for my jazz cover of 'Rainy Days snd Mondays'--the great Carpenters song. When I got Marco's tracks,I was (and still am) so impressed with the result. Not only is his performance brilliant, I can tell that he put his heart and soul into it. He and I communicated well with each other, and I can easily recommend Marco to anyone seeking a versatile pro guitarist.

Interview with Marco Moura

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I don't have a favourite artist, but I have many inspirations from world music nowadays, although I like a bit of every genre of music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Being open to ideas and always thing as the song as a whole is very important. Aside from my long experience as a guitarist, composer, arranger I think that technique is just a vehicle for good music and not the main subject of it. Listening is my best quality.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I normally try to find the sound of the song and how to approach it. Using demos and stylistic approaches as guidelines and also a good starting point.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Focusrite audio interface, Ableton Live, Pro Tools..
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: A personalised and creative work.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The act of generating and manipulating sound always fascinated me since young age. And today I love the fact that I always learn something new everyday in music, even nowadays.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Wich kind of sound and approach you want for your song. Your main influences. The time for wich you want to have the request done and delivered.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: The more guidelines and inspirations you have the more I will be able to reach the type of approach and sound you desire for your track.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I would bring a good acoustic guitar, various packs of strings and picks and a good amount of manuscript paper to write music.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I play guitar for more than ten years. Along the way colaborated with various bands both live and in the studio. I started playing more punk, rock and indie and with time my explorations sent me to travel towards jazz, world music and more experimental music.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: As a person dedicated to music I always try to make things sound nice as a whole. I always try to find a voice.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always organise your ideas and your work flow.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: My work now gravitates more towards jazz and experimental music. Although I have experience in other genres of music.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Kurt Rosenwinkel, Aphex Twin, Brad Mehldau, Reinier Baas, Squarepusher.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Guitar recording Composing Mixing Producing