I’m a guitarist, composer and producer with a strong focus on helping artists turn ideas into complete, release-ready music projects. I’ve been active in the Romanian music scene for years, both on stage and in the studio. I’m currently playing with Vița de Vie and Days of Confusion, and I’m also involved in projects like Domination, a Pantera tribute band. Alongside this, I regularly collaborate as a session guitarist for various artists and live productions. This mix of live experience and studio work allows me to move easily between roles. I can step in as a session guitarist, build arrangements, or take a track further into full production, depending on what the project needs. I often work with artists who already have a demo or a starting idea, but need clarity and direction to bring everything together. That can mean refining structure, adding guitar layers, rebuilding parts, or shaping the overall sound until it feels cohesive and intentional. Beyond the music itself, I pay close attention to how a project is presented. A release doesn’t stop at the final mix, so I also support the direction around it. From visual ideas to content and overall communication, I aim to keep everything aligned so the final result feels like one clear piece. I’ve worked across different styles, formats and setups, from live shows and studio recordings to long-term collaborations with artists and bands. I’m comfortable stepping into a project at any stage, whether you need a specific contribution or someone to help guide the full process. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the technical and creative side of building a music project, and can help you move forward with clarity, I’m here to help.…

Cezar Popescu

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I’m a guitarist, composer and producer with a strong focus on helping artists turn ideas into complete, release-ready music projects. I’ve been active in the Romanian music scene for years, both on stage and in the studio. I’m currently playing with Vița de Vie and Days of Confusion, and I’m also involved in projects like Domination, a Pantera tribute band. Alongside this, I regularly collaborate as a session guitarist for various artists and live productions. This mix of live experience and studio work allows me to move easily between roles. I can step in as a session guitarist, build arrangements, or take a track further into full production, depending on what the project needs. I often work with artists who already have a demo or a starting idea, but need clarity and direction to bring everything together. That can mean refining structure, adding guitar layers, rebuilding parts, or shaping the overall sound until it feels cohesive and intentional. Beyond the music itself, I pay close attention to how a project is presented. A release doesn’t stop at the final mix, so I also support the direction around it. From visual ideas to content and overall communication, I aim to keep everything aligned so the final result feels like one clear piece. I’ve worked across different styles, formats and setups, from live shows and studio recordings to long-term collaborations with artists and bands. I’m comfortable stepping into a project at any stage, whether you need a specific contribution or someone to help guide the full process. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the technical and creative side of building a music project, and can help you move forward with clarity, I’m here to help.…

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I’m a guitarist, composer and producer with a strong focus on helping artists turn ideas into complete, release-ready music projects.
I’ve been active in the Romanian music scene for years, both on stage and in the studio. I’m currently playing with Vița de Vie and Days of Confusion, and I’m also involved in projects like Domination, a Pantera tribute band. Alongside this, I regularly collaborate as a session guitarist for various artists and live productions.
This mix of live experience and studio work allows me to move easily between roles. I can step in as a session guitarist, build arrangements, or take a track further into full production, depending on what the project needs.
I often work with artists who already have a demo or a starting idea, but need clarity and direction to bring everything together. That can mean refining structure, adding guitar layers, rebuilding parts, or shaping the overall sound until it feels cohesive and intentional.
Beyond the music itself, I pay close attention to how a project is presented. A release doesn’t stop at the final mix, so I also support the direction around it. From visual ideas to content and overall communication, I aim to keep everything aligned so the final result feels like one clear piece.
I’ve worked across different styles, formats and setups, from live shows and studio recordings to long-term collaborations with artists and bands. I’m comfortable stepping into a project at any stage, whether you need a specific contribution or someone to help guide the full process.
If you’re looking for someone who understands both the technical and creative side of building a music project, and can help you move forward with clarity, I’m here to help.

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English
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Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Guitarist at Vița de Vie
May 2, 2026 - Present
I am the lead guitarist of Vița de Vie. I joined the band in 2001 after a successful audition and it was a pivotal moment in my musical journey, as it marked the beginning of my long-standing collaboration with one of Romania’s most iconic rock bands. Albums: EXXTRA (2001), DOI (2002), ​ EGON (2007), FETISH (2010), ACUSTIC (2013), ÎN CORZI (Live la Awake Festival/2018), LACRIMĂ ȘI FIER (2024). Being part of Vița de Vie for more than two decades has shaped me not only as a musician but also as a person. It’s a journey of growth, passion, and constant evolution. Through every song and every performance, I strive to keep pushing the boundaries of my playing while staying true to the band’s raw, authentic sound.
Lead Guitarist, Producer at Days of Confusion
January 1, 2012 - Present
Days of Confusion is my playground. It’s a mix of everything - influences from my early days, blended with modern sounds that inspire me today, the band where I’ve poured everything I’ve learned over the years. It’s where I get to experiment freely, without thinking about trends, radio play, or anyone’s expectations.

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    paper Cezar Popescu feat. Edi Moldovan - New Moon

    New Moon is a four-part instrumental piece I wrote together with one of my long-time guitar students, Edi Moldovan. We’ve been working together for about 7–8 years, and over time he kept bringing in composition ideas that felt too strong to remain just exercises. When I started sketching the first chords of this piece, I felt it could become something we should build together, so I sent him the draft and challenged him to develop his own themes and directions from there.
    What followed was a back-and-forth process where we shaped the piece into its final form. New Moon is, for me, a dialogue between two musical perspectives, one built through experience, the other driven by a fresh and instinctive approach. It’s a project that reflects both collaboration and the moment when a student becomes a creative partner.
    This is the official video of New Moon.

    paper New Moon

    New Moon is a four-part instrumental piece I wrote together with one of my long-time guitar students, Edi Moldovan. We’ve been working together for about 7–8 years, and over time he kept bringing in composition ideas that felt too strong to remain just exercises. When I started sketching the first chords of this piece, I felt it could become something we should build together, so I sent him the draft and challenged him to develop his own themes and directions from there.
    What followed was a back-and-forth process where we shaped the piece into its final form. New Moon is, for me, a dialogue between two musical perspectives, one built through experience, the other driven by a fresh and instinctive approach. It’s a project that reflects both collaboration and the moment when a student becomes a creative partner.
    This is the official video of New Moon.

    paper Adrian Despot x Tazz - Tiramisushi - Tazz Campaign

    Composer for this super awesome spot for a food delivery company in Romania.

    paper Cry for Life - Regina Maria Campaign

    I composed the original music for a national awareness video dedicated to premature babies and the medical teams who care for them in Intensive Care Units. The challenge was to build a fragile, hopeful sound that mirrors the story of a newborn seeking their first true breath - and gradually growing strength.

    This project reflects the kind of work I take on for film, brand storytelling, NGO campaigns and documentary content: music that’s emotionally clear, timing-friendly and built around the message.