Simon Pinzon Lucena on SoundBetter

Hello, Charry Fukuyama here, ready to serve. 50% discount until 12/7/2025 !

I’m a Berklee College of Music graduate specializing in Electronic Production and Sound Design, with hands-on experience working in a professional recording studio alongside talented musicians from around the world.

I offer recording, production, composition, and sound design services tailored to your creative goals. My background as a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, piano) and vocalist gives me a holistic approach to music-making. I currently work at a professional recording studio in Bogota called PaloSanto which grants me access to lots of cool gear and acoustically treated rooms for your songs!

I focus primarily on Indie Pop, Indie Rock, and Hip Hop, but I’m always open to exploring new genres and creative ideas. Whether you need a full production, a mix that hits just right, or help shaping your track from concept to release, I’ll bring professional quality, creative intuition, and genuine passion to every project.

I've my own musical project called Charry Fukuyama feel free to listen on all platforms to get a hint of what I can offer as a producer and musician!

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

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Interview with Simon Pinzon Lucena

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Songs of mine (Charry Fukuyama) and a couple of urban flamenco songs as well for other artists.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
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Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: both both are very good at their own thing.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That I will deliver a fully professional sounding song or album, and that I will do everything at my disposal both professional and emotional to deliver and fulfill their expectations.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Being in the studio, composing and creating sounds altogether.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Mainly if I can fix things in post and editing. the answer is usually yes.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That I can make something sound perfect when the recording (what was captured) isn't good.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What type of music do they listen to What sound are they trying to achieve What message are they trying to convey and how What football team the root for What do they expect from a production of mine
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: It's hard to judge someone online, so maybe: trust your gut!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I would take a pc with daw interface mic electric guitar nord keyboard (foreman grill)
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Always music, went to Berklee then started working a the studio since. I've been actively a producer since 2017.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I would say it could be a healthy mix between progressive rock and indie pop. lots of guitar and ambiences as well.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: James Blake is pick #1 because I believe I would learn so much from both his producing and composition/writing skills
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't get stuck in the plugins or even the sounds, try to flow more with the creative part of any process. correction comes later.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Indie Rock and Hip Hop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Instrumental composition
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I only can say that I bring my creativity and musical communication skills which has helped me produce songs and start musical relationships with a lot of amazing musicians. I will listen as I will propose new and refreshing ideas stemming from my own musical universe, I will do my best at bridging the gap/creating a bridge between parallel visions and creating a new piece of music altogether.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I normally start the writing process with the artist so I can get a grip on what the production might sound later and also to be 'marinated' from the beginning in the process. Then when the time arrives and the song is written I start te production part hand in hand with the band or the artist. At this point I tend to brainstorm it all to nail down sonic identity of the song to portray the artist's vision while offering my own creative input. Then when the production is closed I start mixing and then after revisions I master the song if desired.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work at PaloSanto Studios in Bogota, there's two main rooms, the big production one where there is a SCM45A Pro speaker pair, synths, guitars and a live room with a full drum kit and a piano. Also equipped with a plethora of mics for any given situation. The second room there's a focal speaker based dolby atmospheres setup, in which there's a stereo pair dedicated for music production and mixing as well.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Bonobo, Juana Aguirre, Geese, Foals, Koki Nakano, Flying Lotus, Kenny Beats, Nigel Godrich, Wayne Snow, Fontaines D.C, David Bowie, Kevin Parker, The Vernon Spring, James Blake, Daft Punk, Bon Iver, Massive Attack, Oscar Jerome, Warhaus, Lola Young, Parcels, JMSN, Jim James, Finneas, Aphex Twin, Yebba, Silvana Estrada, Gustavo Cerati, Nicholas Britell, Kings Of Convenience, Floating Points.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I normally start the writing process with the artist so I can get a grip on what the production might sound later and also to be 'marinated' from the beginning in the process. Then when the time arrives and the song is written I start te production part hand in hand with the band or the artist. At this point I tend to brainstorm it all to nail down sonic identity of the song to portray the artist's vision while offering my own creative input.