Musician, Producer, and Arrang

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

A: I’ve had the opportunity to work on numerous projects that I’ve been deeply passionate about. In each of them, I’ve taken on various roles, including music production, arranging, and recording drums and percussion. I’ve also been responsible for carefully selecting the right musicians for each song, always considering the style and sonic identity required by each piece.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently, I’m working on several projects for different clients, as well as two personal projects of my own.

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

A: No

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: In general, digital systems are preferred over analog ones due to their greater accuracy, ease of storage and processing, and lower susceptibility to interference. While analog audio is often considered to have a warmer quality, digital audio offers higher fidelity, easier duplication, and more flexibility in editing and manipulation.

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

A: The best promise I can give my clients is that everything will be done with the greatest love in the world.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love everything related to music. Every song that is born is like a child that deserves to be nurtured with love. Love is the secret—everything you do with love will turn out well.

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

A: When producing a song, clients often ask questions about the musical style, instrumentation, song structure, budget, delivery time, and references to similar artists. It’s also common for them to inquire about the recording, mixing, and mastering process, as well as how to promote the song once it’s finished. The best response to a client’s question about music production is a combination of active listening, understanding their needs, and clearly explaining how their project will be approached. It’s essential to show genuine interest in their vision, offer tailored solutions, and maintain open and transparent communication throughout the entire process.

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

A: The biggest mistake in music production, from the perspective of many producers, is not using high-quality reference tracks during the mixing process. This means failing to compare your work with professional productions in the same genre to properly adjust frequency balance, volume levels, and stereo space.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: When producing music for a client, it’s crucial to ask questions that help understand their vision, style, and expectations. Some key questions include: What is the main musical genre? Which artists or songs inspire you? What emotional tone do you want the music to convey? Who is your target audience? It’s also important to ask about the budget, delivery timeline, and any technical preferences (instrumentation, effects, etc.)

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

A: That they listen to the work I’ve done, and if possible, watch some videos as well.

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

A: If I were on a desert island and had to bring 5 items with me, these are the ones I would take: a computer, an audio interface, a keyboard, microphones, and musical instruments.

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

A: Here I share part of my musical career. I have over 25 years of experience in the music world. I’ve worked with renowned artists such as Celia Cruz, Paquito D’Rivera, Lucrecia, Albita Rodríguez, Ángela Carrasco, Wilfrido Vargas, Javier Mazó (Caramelo), Alain Pérez, Son la Clave in Italy, Habana Abierta, the recording of Javier Larrondo’s LP, the recording of Pepedelvalle’s LP (singer of Habana Abierta), a recording with Pepecito Reyes featuring singer Estrella Morente, Los Yaks, Nilo NC, Guajiro del Asfalto, Manolín "El Médico de la Salsa", Yanela Brooks (contestant on Telecinco’s show La Voz), Santiago Ulcerón, Mayito (singer of Los Van Van), Songó, singer Umberto Velóz, Musical High School, and I was also the producer and composer of the music for the show Entre décimas yo vivo, working with artists like David Barrull, Saul Kiro, David Montes, and many more!

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My musical style is quite versatile. Although I’m Cuban, I’ve always been drawn to other genres I listened to since childhood, such as jazz, funk, rock, pop, samba, and more.

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

A: I would love to work with Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Sting, Pat Metheny, among others, because of the music they create.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Music production is a constantly evolving field, so it's crucial to stay up to date with new trends and technologies.

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

A: I usually work with a wide range of musical styles such as Jazz, Salsa, Cuban music, Latin Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rock, Latin music, Ballads, and more.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skills are music production, composition, musical arrangements, percussion, and drums.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: In a song, a variety of elements can be contributed, including melody, harmony, rhythm, lyrics, vocal and musical performance, and the overall atmosphere that is created. These elements come together to convey emotions, tell stories, and connect with the listener.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: he typical workflow in a recording studio involves several stages: pre-production, recording, mixing, and mastering. During pre-production, both technical and artistic aspects are planned—such as microphone and equipment selection—and the session is organized. In the recording stage, musicians perform their instruments and vocals, which are captured on separate tracks. Then, during mixing, these tracks are combined and adjusted to create the final version of the sound. Finally, mastering is the last step—the final polish—where the audio is optimized for various formats and platforms.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: The setup of a recording studio: A proper recording studio requires a suitable space, quality audio equipment, acoustic treatment, and reliable recording and editing software. The ideal environment is quiet, acoustically isolated, and spacious enough to accommodate both equipment and musicians. Essential components include: A powerful computer An audio interface Microphones Headphones Studio monitors DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software In addition, acoustic treatment is crucial to minimize reflections and unwanted resonances, ensuring clean, accurate recordings.

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

A: Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk etc...

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

A: Description of the work I usually do for my clients: I specialize in music production, arrangements, and recording drums and percussion. I work with both virtual instruments and real instruments, collaborating with some of the best musicians in Spain to ensure exceptional quality in every project. In addition, I offer online percussion and drum lessons for all levels, where I teach technique, music reading, Cuban and Latin rhythms, jazz, and much more. My goal is to help you take your music to the highest level—whether by producing your song, shaping it with professional arrangements, recording authentic instruments, or helping you grow as a musician.