Hello I am a established songwriter specializing in the genres of Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop music. As a member of the recording academy who prioritizes professionalism my main focus when collaborating is taking ideas to the next level creatively.
Hello I’m Valentine Guerra an established songwriter specializing in the genres of Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop music. As a member of the recording academy who prioritizes professionalism, my main focus when collaborating is taking ideas to the next level creatively and bringing your vision to life.
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Languages
- English
Interview with Valentine Guerra
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I think the shafiq husyan album “ So Gold” because it was about 25+ creatives working in the same place for 3 months it was so fun to bounce ideas off each other and push each other creatively to make the best music.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My own album. And few major label artist projects.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Skyye Winter
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital it’s the new wave and the future.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To complete the task to the upmost level of quality.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Seeing an idea come to life.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What’s your idea/ vision for the song, what time table do you need your song done by, what’s your budget?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be clear on what you are looking for in your song to get the best results of your vision completed.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Apple laptop, Bose speakers, Bose headphones, audio interface/daw, Neumann microphone with cables & pop filter
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I’ve been making music for over 15+ years always been the main focus and priority to create at the highest level.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Eclectic and versatile.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Pharrell Williams, Kanye west any creative producers and writers it’s too many artist to name really. I just love creative people who bring the best out of each other to make timeless piece of art.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is always more. Always focus on the hook and melody it’s what people remember the most on songs especially with peoples limited attention spans.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B, Pop, Hip-hop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Songwriting, vocal production
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Creative lyrics, concepts, Melodies.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Listen to the instrumental a few times, find the top line and idea for the song direction, focus on the hook then the verses
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson paak, Gwen Stefani, Beyoncé, Doja Cat,
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Songwriting, and vocals for hip-hop, R&B, pop music genres
I was the Vocals and songwriting in this production
I usually allow two revisions to ensure you the quickest turn around time which is 3-5 days of hired job. But main goal is for the creative to be happy with the work
- Protools
Working with budgets of all kinds
