Having always been deeply involved with music, it was only a matter of time before I surrendered to the world of music production. I started my journey with electronic music, but soon began exploring new musical genres personally and professionally, working with multiple artists in a music production studio environment. These experiences prompted a very diverse and profound musical development. In order to develop my skills as a producer and musician, I attended the degree in Music - Music Production and Technologies at ESMAE and the Master’s degree in Multimedia - Specialization in Interactive Music and Sound Design at FEUP where I further developed skills as a Sound Designer and surround areas. Currently, I work as a video games sound designer and composer at Fabamq in Porto.

David Varela

Having always been deeply involved with music, it was only a matter of time before I surrendered to the world of music production. I started my journey with electronic music, but soon began exploring new musical genres personally and professionally, working with multiple artists in a music production studio environment. These experiences prompted a very diverse and profound musical development. In order to develop my skills as a producer and musician, I attended the degree in Music - Music Production and Technologies at ESMAE and the Master’s degree in Multimedia - Specialization in Interactive Music and Sound Design at FEUP where I further developed skills as a Sound Designer and surround areas. Currently, I work as a video games sound designer and composer at Fabamq in Porto.

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Having always been deeply involved with music, it was only a matter of time before I surrendered to the world of music production. I started my journey with electronic music, but soon began exploring new musical genres personally and professionally, working with multiple artists in a music production studio environment.

These experiences prompted a very diverse and profound musical development. In order to develop my skills as a producer and musician, I attended the degree in Music - Music Production and Technologies at ESMAE and the Master’s degree in Multimedia - Specialization in Interactive Music and Sound Design at FEUP where I further developed skills as a Sound Designer and surround areas. Currently, I work as a video games sound designer and composer at Fabamq in Porto.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Music Producer at Black Brown Studio
May 1, 2017 - Present
Music producer in my personal music production studio. Outsourced projects developed for musicians with different musical backgrounds. Skills in production, composition, recording, mixing and mastering.
Sound Designer at Vizela Own Studio
June 1, 2020 - Present
Sound designer and surround design work.
Instructor at Vizela / Own Studio
May 1, 2020 - Present
Individual and group training in music production, mixing, and mastering. Classes online and in person according to student preference.
Curriculum Internship at Arda Recorders, Porto
May 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Mixing, Mastering, Attention to Detail.
Live Sound Technician
October 1, 2021 - Present
Live sound technician at events and concerts. Problem solving, adaptability; Time management.
Music Producer & Sound Designer at Fabamq, Porto
May 1, 2024 - Present
Music producer and sound designer for video games and promotional videos. Sound design, composition, recording, mixing and mastering. Outsourced projects developed for musicians with different musical backgrounds.

Education

Master's Degree in Multimedia - Specialization in Interactive Music and Sound Design at Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP)
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Music - Variant in Production and Music Technologies at School of Music and Performing Arts, Polytechnic Institute of Porto
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Professional Services