Producer/Multi-instrumentalist

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: At the moment I am working as a studio and live musician, producer and creating new live music projects in parallel.

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

A: From what I researched, there are many competent, creative and experienced professionals, so I would be happy to recommend any one depending on the type of work the client needs.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both serve music and musicians in different ways and with different advantages so I would say I choose both.

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

A: I promise to strive to get the result that clients really want. Dedicate myself until I can complete the process of serving the customer and the music.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Being able to do what I always wanted and being able to express myself through music.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I usually try to find out if they have any musical references that can guide me in the direction they want for the song.

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

A: My advice is to be clear about what you want for the music so that we can be as objective as possible with the work. I would prefer the client to be quick to respond because normally I am very quick to execute and deliver the work. Speed ​​is a natural thing for me, which does not make the job poorly done, on the contrary, it will always be done well and speed ends up just being a bonus.

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

A: I started playing live at the age of 18 with a singer that I always wanted to play and since then I've been touring several times with the best artists in Portugal. At the same time I've been recording a lot in the studio and I've been producing as well.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I don't really know how to describe my style but I would say it's very connected to Pop, to the songs that are currently on the radio.

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

A: I would like to work with the next person who is willing to hire my services. Creating new music motivates me regardless of the person's name or visibility.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Put the music first.

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

A: I usually record more pop music, although within pop there are many fusions of genres, electronic and acoustic music.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Diria que o facto de ser versátil por ter tocado durante a minha vida vários tipos de música e o facto de tocar vários instrumentos o que descomplica e acelera a conclusão dos trabalhos.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: All my experience as a touring and session musician. I try to add not only my experience and knowledge but at the same time I try to be transparent and not impose my personal taste. I give priority to the customer's taste and vision, I try to be their hands in the whole process to enable them to get where they want.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Before starting any recording, I try to talk to clients to understand for sure what they want and it is from this conversation that I direct my work. From here, I sort everything I need to record, which saves me a lot of time. This initial conversation is essential not only for the work itself but also for getting to know the client a little better.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a studio at home in a single room where I capture and record. I found it much more personal and welcoming to work in the same room as the musicians or singers I record, but as I often play all the instruments in my productions, it ends up being more practical to have a single room. In addition, I have two acoustic drums, an electronic one, several guitars, basses and keyboards as well as accessories and microphones. Everything you need to record and finish a song.

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

A: I can't name anyone without putting aside a lot of good musicians and producers. I'd say I'm inspired by all kinds of well-made, well-played music.

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

A: I usually play live and do recording sessions as a producer or musician.