Guitarist, Mixing, Producer

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

A: I worked for an Italian TV show called "Amici di Maria de Filippi, it's an Italian talent show, it's the most important here. I worked as a guitarist and producer. It was a great achievement.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: the guitar tracks of a guitarist in the US, the mix of 2 tracks of an Asian singer, 2 songs that I produced with 2 very good singers

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

A: i don't know anyone yet, i'm new here on soundbetter and i hope to meet many artists and colleagues around here

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: digital, because I believe there is little difference. it is more economical and practical.

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

A: I will give the best.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: creativity ... it's like a journey, you know when you leave, but you don't know what you will see during the journey

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

A: how much? It depends :)

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

A: so far i have never had misconception

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: what is your goal? ... how do you want me to help you? what are your references?

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

A: I am accurate, honest, quick and I offer a highly professional service at a low cost

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

A: guitar, Audio interface, my Macbook pro, my headphones, Internet ... I didn't choose a woman because otherwise I wouldn't work with her on a desert island :) :)

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

A: I started playing piano at the age of 11 ... I studied classical pieces at the academy but at home I liked to improvise and compose tracks. at 13 I discovered a family electric guitar, and since that day I have not stopped studying it, loving it and living it. Over time I have studied a lot and carried out the production skills. I studied many different genres: Rock, Metal, Blues, Jazz, EDM, Trap, because I believe that each genre is a part of my emotions. I worked for 25 years as a guitarist both live and in the studio. I have collaborated for several artists in the world as a guitarist and producer, and worked for an important Italian TV show called "Amici di Maria de Filippi.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: innovative

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

A: Billie Eilish, it is innovation, tradition, it is perhaps the most interesting voice of the last few years

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Less is more...

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

A: Guitar: Pop, Rock, Metal, Funk Production: Pop, EDM, Trap, Hip Hop, Reggaeton Mix: Pop, EDM, Trap, Hip Hop, Rock

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: quick and accurate

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: originality and my personal taste

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: with the guitar I start from an improvisation if the artist doesn't give me directions, and then I try to listen to the improvisation again to create what will be the final track. Both for the production and for the mix I like to have a reference to have a starting point ... if the artist wants I try to make the final track original by giving it a personal taste

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio is acoustically treated with professional products on the walls, ceiling and floor. I own Adam monitors and Dynaudio BM 5 MKIII monitors. Apollo Universal Audio audio interface

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

A: session guitarist: Tommy Tedesco, Danny Kortchmar, Joe Messina, Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, Chris Spedding, Carol Kaye. Producer: Max Martin, Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, Tricky Steward, Mike Will Made it, Kanye West, Zedd, Skrillex, Martin Garrix Mix Engineer: Greg Wells, Andrew Scheps, Luca Pretolesi, Fab Doupont.

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

A: I have been working mainly as a session guitarist for several years, but also as a producer and mix engineer