I’m a guitarist with 18 years of experience and a deep passion for sound and storytelling through music. Over the years, I’ve performed, recorded, and collaborated in a variety of genres — from rock and blues to ambient and cinematic music. Since 2018, I’ve been working as a music producer, focusing on creating immersive soundscapes and helping artists bring their ideas to life in the studio. In the past year, I’ve also expanded my work into screen composition, crafting original scores for visual media that blend emotion, rhythm, and atmosphere. In addition to guitar, I play piano and bass, which allows me to approach composition and arrangement from multiple angles. I’m always looking to connect with other creatives, whether for collaboration, film scoring, or music production projects.…

Rafael Bastos

I’m a guitarist with 18 years of experience and a deep passion for sound and storytelling through music. Over the years, I’ve performed, recorded, and collaborated in a variety of genres — from rock and blues to ambient and cinematic music. Since 2018, I’ve been working as a music producer, focusing on creating immersive soundscapes and helping artists bring their ideas to life in the studio. In the past year, I’ve also expanded my work into screen composition, crafting original scores for visual media that blend emotion, rhythm, and atmosphere. In addition to guitar, I play piano and bass, which allows me to approach composition and arrangement from multiple angles. I’m always looking to connect with other creatives, whether for collaboration, film scoring, or music production projects.…

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I’m a guitarist with 18 years of experience and a deep passion for sound and storytelling through music. Over the years, I’ve performed, recorded, and collaborated in a variety of genres — from rock and blues to ambient and cinematic music.

Since 2018, I’ve been working as a music producer, focusing on creating immersive soundscapes and helping artists bring their ideas to life in the studio. In the past year, I’ve also expanded my work into screen composition, crafting original scores for visual media that blend emotion, rhythm, and atmosphere.

In addition to guitar, I play piano and bass, which allows me to approach composition and arrangement from multiple angles. I’m always looking to connect with other creatives, whether for collaboration, film scoring, or music production projects.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Producer at Estudio da Salvação
May 23, 2024 - Present
As a Music Producer, I worked with bands and solo artists throughout the entire recording process. I set up and positioned microphones to achieve the best possible sound quality and guided performers to capture their best takes. My role included recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, ensuring a polished and professional final product. I adjusted levels, applied equalization, compression, and effects to create cohesive and dynamic mixes. I also managed studio sessions, organized workflows, and collaborated closely with musicians to bring their artistic vision to life. This position required both technical expertise and creativity to deliver high-quality results.
Film and Game Composer at Freelance
May 20, 2024 - Present
As an autonomous film and game composer, I create original music for short films, video games, and other visual media, focusing on capturing the emotional tone and narrative essence of each project. I work closely with directors, developers, and sound designers to ensure that every composition enhances the storytelling and overall experience. My work often involves crafting adaptive and dynamic scores for interactive environments, blending traditional instrumentation with digital sound design to produce immersive and distinctive soundscapes. From concept and composition to mixing and mastering, I manage every stage of the creative process using professional DAWs such as Studio One, Pro Tools, and Ableton Live. This independent role has strengthened my ability to balance artistic vision with technical precision, while maintaining clear communication and consistency across all phases of production.
Guitar Teacher at Escola Musica Moderna
March 27, 2018 - July 20, 2022
Since 2018, I have been working independently as a guitar and acoustic guitar teacher, offering personalized lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. My responsibilities include designing and implementing lesson plans tailored to each student’s musical goals, technical abilities, and personal interests. I teach both at my home studio and at students’ residences, ensuring flexibility and a comfortable learning environment. In addition to teaching essential techniques such as chords, scales, rhythm, and improvisation, I also focus on music theory, ear training, and repertoire development, providing a complete and well-rounded musical education. I create structured practice routines, monitor each student’s progress, and adapt my teaching methods to their individual learning styles. Beyond instruction, I manage scheduling, communication with students and parents, as well as all organizational aspects involved in running private lessons. This role requires not only solid musical and pedagogical knowledge, but also self-discipline, adaptability, and the ability to consistently motivate and inspire students.

Education

Contemporary Music and Performance at JMC Academy
March 3, 2023 - December 11, 2023
Guitar at Villa Lobos Institute
February 5, 2014 - November 29, 2019
Music Production at HomeStudio
April 4, 2018 - October 16, 2018

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Industry Experience

Gaming
    uniE608 Thriller Ambience
    Crafting the atmosphere with multiple synths (one for that thick bass, another for the melodies). Mixed in organic textures—booms, hits, a heartbeat, a riser, and the final tick of the clock musicproduction musicproducer sounddesign StudioOne GothamCity Thriller ThrillerMusic Suspense…
    uniE608 Cozy House
    This pixel art scene portrays a cozy interior from a fantasy RPG, designed to evoke warmth, nostalgia, and a sense of quiet adventure. The small wooden house is filled with soft candlelight, shelves of potions and books, a glowing fireplace, and the comforting details of a lived-in space. At the center stands a young adventurer, resting before the next journey. The piece was inspired by the visual style and atmosphere of games like Sea of Stars, Blasphemous, Celeste, Stardew Valley, Pokémon, and Octopath Traveler. Their blend of expressive pixel art, rich lighting, and immersive worlds served as the main inspiration for creating this cozy and nostalgic RPG moment. pixelart pixelartist cozygames cozygaming indiegameart rpgart retrogaming retrogamestyle indiegamedev pixelillustration fantasyart fantasyrpg pixelhouse cozyvibes pixelcommunity gamedevart videogameart pixelworld pixelcozy retroaesthetic…
    uniE608 Restaurant Maestranza
    A gently unfolding composition written to accompany a heartfelt monologue at Maestranza—this piece pairs piano with the warm, nostalgic tones of a Farfisa synthesizer. Together, they create an intimate and uncluttered soundscape, evoking the quiet comfort of a candlelit space. The simplicity of the arrangement leaves room for emotion to breathe, wrapping the listener in a soft, nostalgic warmth. Crafted to bring a sense of presence and quiet reflection to the moment at this special venue. PianoMusic Farfisa RestaurantMusic Maestranza CinematicAmbience IntimateMusic StudioOne Soundtrack InstrumentalMusic BackgroundMusic HeartfeltMusic PianoMusic Farfisa RestaurantMusic CinematicAmbience IntimateMusic StudioOne Soundtrack InstrumentalMusic BackgroundMusic HeartfeltMusic…
    uniE608 Fantasy World
    A captivating fantasy soundtrack built around the warm, rich textures of strings and woodwinds. Violin and viola lay the emotional groundwork, their voices intertwining with the deep, resonant character of the tuba and the unique, reedy tone of the bassoon. The ethereal pluck of the harp weaves a celestial thread throughout the piece. Magical sparkle is added by the shimmering glockenspiel and the delicate, bell-like tones of the celesta, creating an atmosphere of wonder. A bed of thoughtful percussion grounds the composition, providing subtle rhythm and organic depth. Created with Studio One. FantasyMusic Soundtrack FilmComposer StudioOne OrchestralMusic FantasySoundtrack Fantasy GameMusic EnchantedForest FairyMusic MagicalForest Orchestra CinematicMusic…
    uniE608 Neo-Tokyo ( Synthwave Song)
    Synthwave/retrowave soundtrack inspired by the cyberpunk cities of Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Blade Runner. This track captures the neon-drenched atmosphere of futuristic metropolises—rain-slicked streets, towering holographic billboards, and the glow of city lights reflecting off chrome and glass. Featuring pulsating analog basslines, shimmering arpeggiated synths, soaring pad melodies, and driving drum machines with gated reverb. The music evokes late-night drives through dystopian cityscapes, the fusion of human and machine, and the haunting beauty of a high-tech, low-life world. Created with vintage synthesizer sounds and modern production techniques. Synthwave Retrowave Cyberpunk Akira GhostInTheShell BladeRunner Soundtrack ElectronicMusic 80sInspired…
    uniE608 8 Bit Fantasy RPG
    8-bit fantasy RPG soundtrack composed in the authentic style of classic Game Boy era games. This chiptune piece captures the spirit of retro role-playing adventures, featuring nostalgic synthesized melodies, pulse wave leads, triangle wave basslines, and crunchy noise channel percussion. The composition evokes feelings of exploration through mysterious forests, courageous battles against monsters, and the wonder of discovering hidden treasures. Created with authentic 8-bit sound design, reminiscent of late 90s and early 2000s handheld RPG classics. Chiptune 8BitMusic VideoGameMusic RPG FantasyMusic RetroGaming Soundtrack GameBoyMusic…
    uniE608 Fantasy Music 2
    Fantasy soundtrack featuring piano, piccolo, guitar, triangle, pandeiro, violin, cello, bass, glockenspiel, marimba, and harp. This piece blends orchestral warmth with folk-inspired textures—delicate piano and strings create the emotional foundation, while glockenspiel and marimba add magical sparkle. Piccolo brings whimsical brightness, guitar offers gentle warmth, and triangle with pandeiro provide subtle rhythmic character. Celestial harp weaves throughout. Created with Studio One. FantasyMusic Soundtrack FilmComposer StudioOne OrchestralMusic FantasySoundtrack Fantasy FantasyMusic GameMusic VideoGameMusic…
    uniE608 Space Fox Presentation
    Soundtrack composed and produced for the Stretch and Squash Brothers project, featuring ARP 2600 and JUP-8 synthesizers. Created with Studio One. Synthwave Soundtrack FilmComposer StudioOne ElectronicMusic AnimationMusic Synth Arturia…
    uniE608 Dramedy Music
    Soundtrack composed and produced for the Stretch and Squash Brothers project, featuring cello, viola, pizzicato violin, harp, clarinet, piccolo, glockenspiel, and percussion. Created with Studio One. Dramedy Soundtrack FilmComposer StudioOne OrchestralMusic AnimationMusic…