Francisco Hernandez

Session Guitarist

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Do you need for a Spanish flamenco feel into your songs? Please hit me up. I can help with rumba, salsa, flamenco session as well as help with Studio Recording.

My studio is called Music Studio FX and we range on working with many different genres. Rock, country, hip hop, mariachi, rumba flamenca, flamenco, world music and many more.

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Interview with Francisco Hernandez

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

  2. A: I am band manager/ lead guitarist of the band Sangre Gitana and I can say I am very proud that we have been doing it for 25 plus years but have not forgotten about what's important..(family first).

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: Many snyc and tv placement artists.

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

  6. A: No...not yet.

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Both, each has its specific perks.

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

  10. A: I will work with you until you are happy.

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: The freedom to create.

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

  14. A: Can you teach me how to play guitar? I say, yes but it takes both the teacher and the student. Practice, practice, practice.

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

  16. A: I am perfect at everything, no...no I'm not.

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: Have long have your been doing this?

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

  20. A: You won't be disappointed, you'll love the new sound.

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

  22. A: Flamenco Guitar, Humidi Case, Pack of strings, Guitar Strap and Lyric reader.

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

  24. A: Looking to make it big but at the same time having more family time. I have been doing this for over 25 years.

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

  26. A: I add latin backgrounds to most tracks and flamenco pop sounds with real flamenco guitars.

  27. Q: How would you describe your style?

  28. A: Unique and fresh.

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

  30. A: Gipsy Kings, I always wanted the chance to offer my talents and rhythms to their lyrics.

  31. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  32. A: Practice, Practice, Practice!!

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

  34. A: Any and all. Music is my life.

  35. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  36. A: My strongest skill is my ear and it applies to my 26 years of playing guitar both in Studio Sessions and live performances.

  37. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  38. A: Originality and innovations with a kick.

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

  40. A: Currently working on some Sync music collabs on pop, rock and Latin feel style.

  41. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  42. A: Simple home studio working with Tracktion (waveform).

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

  44. A: I love the sound of the Gipsy Kings and their world music feel. I also have a strong passion for classic rock like the 80's hair bands. Country I live in the old and greats like Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, George Strait and Dwight Yoakam.

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GenresSounds Like
  • Gipsy Kings
  • Papa Roach
  • Garth Brooks
Gear Highlights
  • Electric guitar
  • Steel string acoustic guitar
  • Classical Guitar
  • Flamenco Guitar
  • Bass
  • Synthesizer
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