I am a composer and musician with a background in classical and jazz music, as well as sound production. Born in 1994, in Coimbra, Portugal, my journey into the world of music began at a young age. At six years old, I was initially drawn to fine art, thanks to the influence of my mother. However, my passion soon shifted to music, and at the age of 10, I embarked on my musical journey by learning to play the guitar under the guidance of João Paulo at Sítio de Sons.
As my musical skills continued to develop, I pursued my education at the Escola de Artes de Sines. There, I attained equivalence to a conservatory education in classical guitar, solidifying my foundation in this instrument. At the age of 17, my musical horizons expanded as I enrolled in a jazz course at Tone Music School under the mentorship of João Freitas.
By the time I turned 21, I found myself delving deeply into composition. This marked the beginning of an exciting phase in my musical career. I started composing for choirs, leading to recording and conducting experiences. My passion for composition grew, leading me to create pieces for strings, orchestras, and various productions, including those for television and film. Additionally, I took on collaborative projects with fellow artists, exploring a diverse range of musical expressions.
My musical journey has been a multifaceted one, encompassing various instruments. In addition to guitar, I've also learned to play the piano to further broadening my musical expertise. This diverse skill set has allowed me to craft compositions that span different genres and moods.
In 2021, I became an integral part of the TAUC Big Band, contributing my talents and creativity to this vibrant musical collective, as well
I enrolled in B.A in the faculty of art and humanities at the
University of Coimbra. Additionally, I furthered my education with a XSeries Program on Classical Works and 18th-Century Opera at Harvard
University, and Introduction to the Music Business at Berklee College of
Music.
And in 2022 I created my own composition and recording studio, Micrologus Studio, while collaborating with Camaleão Studio on numerous projects.
I invite you to explore my portfolio, which showcases a wide array of projects, including work for films, video games, and personal endeavors. Throughout my musical career, I've maintained a commitment to creating exceptional music while balancing the demands of production, transcription, and virtual teaching.
If you're interested in collaborating or would like to get in touch with me, please visit my contact page. I look forward to the opportunity to connect and share my passion for music and composition with you.
Testimonials
"Guilherme was an absolute joy to work with and I'm so grateful for his help and expertise. It's evident how much he cares about the work he's doing. When I first reached out about recording a choir for my composition, his response was quick and thoughtful and I could tell he understood the vision I had for the piece. We decided upon recording a 6 part choir with 4 different singers. The end product is definitely worth the price tag and it probably came out to be less than if I had hired performers individually. But if I had done that, I wouldn't have had the skill and direction that Guilherme brought to make it all cohesive. Thank you again."
- Jaki Rose
"Amazing experience collaborating! He completely understood what I was looking for and composed a beautiful rendition - I will definitely be working with him again!!"
- Drew Hartel
"Excellent experience. Absolutely professional. Guilherme organized and carried out an extensive recording session at the last minute in record time. Throughout the process, he was always very communicative, polite, knowledgeable, and was able to implement all our ideas in close coordination. Highly skilled team - Strongly recommended!"
- Urton Music
"Guilherme was fully engaged throughout the project. It was clear that he cared about the composition and wanted to incorporate my desired references into the final arrangement. Beyond happy with what he's done and it's a dream come true to have a choir in one of my songs."
- Stuart Denney
"Each time I am amazed at Guilherme's talent: This is not the first song I have collaborated with Guilherme, and I am so pleased!!! He puts so much life into the song - whether it is in the instrument or in his special voices. Thanks to him my music becomes special and just as I always wanted and imagined. Thanks again for everything !!! highly recommend. can't wait to work with him again!"
- Matan
"I myself am a composer who needed assistance with a choral arrangement, as my own part-writing skills were not quite up to snuff for the overall scale of the project I had envisioned—but where I had fallen short, Guilherme was able to excel, employing both his skill in arrangement and a roster of talented voices. The result was an incredibly beautiful texture that lent my piece more beauty than I'd initially imagined it having. All in all, I'm incredibly satisfied with the quality of art he brings and I don't regret a single penny I've sent in his direction. Keep making beautiful work my friend :)"
- Mel lamagma
"Working with Gui was a pleasure. Not only is he very knowledgeable about what he does, he knows how to improve your project, how to push your project forward to places you had not even considered. What started as a one month project turned into a six month undertaking and it shows in the end result."
- Dwarrow Scholar
"Guilherme is very professional in every sense. He went above and beyond what was required and look forward to working with him again.
- Domenic Gould