I’m a musician, music producer and audio engineer based in Mexico City. I own a recording studio and specialize in songwriting and music production for artists, bands and media. I have more than 25 years of experience as a musician. I am an advanced guitarist, but I’m a multi-instrumentalist as well. I can also sing, play drums, bass, keyboards, synthesizers and harmonica. I will use these skills to bring your music production to life!

I earned a degree in Audio Engineering and Contemporary Music Studies. I can read music notation, and understand complex music theory. I worked as a staff engineer in Mexico’s Public Radio IMER recording facilites. I worked with many local and international artists of all genres, from Pop to Rock to Metal to Latin to Boleros. I have worked in many live concerts featuring renowned artists, such as Armando Manzanero, Panteon Rococo, The Drums, The Macabees, Julieta Venegas, La Maldita Vecindad, among others.
I have had the opportunity to work for several podcast platforms, such as Wondery, IHeart, Sonoro, Futuro Media, and Convoy Network.

My home recording studio comes with plenty of digital and analog recording equipment and outboard gear. I own a Harrison MR3 console from 1983. Harrison consoles have been used to record several important artists, like Sade, Frank Zappa, Kansas, Led Zeppelin, Abba and others. The console has a very nice, warm and detailed sound. I can work with several DAWs. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Harrison Mixbus, Logic and Ableton Live. I use several, because I believe each of them has unique features and advantages.

I also have a collection of several classic instruments; electric and acoustic guitars, basses, drums, guitar and bass amplifiers, as well as analog and digital synthesizers. This to ensure the best tools to achieve the sound you’re looking for. Please feel free to ask for a detailed list. **Employment and project experience** **Freelance Musician** _1996 - Today_ **Freelance Audio Engineer** _2006 - Today_ **Owner, Producer, Audio Engineer** Grábale Grábale Estudios. _2015 - Today_ **Staff Audio Engineer** Instituto Mexicano de la Radio. _2010 - 2016_ **Staff Audio Engineer, Sound Designer** Convoy Network. _2018 - 2019_ **Senior Audio Engineer, Original Music Composer, Sound Designer** Sonoro Global Media. _2020 - 2023_…

Héctor Fernández

I’m a musician, music producer and audio engineer based in Mexico City. I own a recording studio and specialize in songwriting and music production for artists, bands and media. I have more than 25 years of experience as a musician. I am an advanced guitarist, but I’m a multi-instrumentalist as well. I can also sing, play drums, bass, keyboards, synthesizers and harmonica. I will use these skills to bring your music production to life!

I earned a degree in Audio Engineering and Contemporary Music Studies. I can read music notation, and understand complex music theory. I worked as a staff engineer in Mexico’s Public Radio IMER recording facilites. I worked with many local and international artists of all genres, from Pop to Rock to Metal to Latin to Boleros. I have worked in many live concerts featuring renowned artists, such as Armando Manzanero, Panteon Rococo, The Drums, The Macabees, Julieta Venegas, La Maldita Vecindad, among others.
I have had the opportunity to work for several podcast platforms, such as Wondery, IHeart, Sonoro, Futuro Media, and Convoy Network.

My home recording studio comes with plenty of digital and analog recording equipment and outboard gear. I own a Harrison MR3 console from 1983. Harrison consoles have been used to record several important artists, like Sade, Frank Zappa, Kansas, Led Zeppelin, Abba and others. The console has a very nice, warm and detailed sound. I can work with several DAWs. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Harrison Mixbus, Logic and Ableton Live. I use several, because I believe each of them has unique features and advantages.

I also have a collection of several classic instruments; electric and acoustic guitars, basses, drums, guitar and bass amplifiers, as well as analog and digital synthesizers. This to ensure the best tools to achieve the sound you’re looking for. Please feel free to ask for a detailed list. **Employment and project experience** **Freelance Musician** _1996 - Today_ **Freelance Audio Engineer** _2006 - Today_ **Owner, Producer, Audio Engineer** Grábale Grábale Estudios. _2015 - Today_ **Staff Audio Engineer** Instituto Mexicano de la Radio. _2010 - 2016_ **Staff Audio Engineer, Sound Designer** Convoy Network. _2018 - 2019_ **Senior Audio Engineer, Original Music Composer, Sound Designer** Sonoro Global Media. _2020 - 2023_…

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I’m a musician, music producer and audio engineer based in Mexico City.
I own a recording studio and specialize in songwriting and music production for artists, bands and media.

I have more than 25 years of experience as a musician. I am an advanced guitarist, but I’m a multi-instrumentalist as well. I can also sing, play drums, bass, keyboards, synthesizers and harmonica. I will use these skills to bring your music production to life!

I earned a degree in Audio Engineering and Contemporary Music Studies. I can read music notation, and understand complex music theory.

I worked as a staff engineer in Mexico’s Public Radio IMER recording facilites. I worked with many local and international artists of all genres, from Pop to Rock to Metal to Latin to Boleros. I have worked in many live concerts featuring renowned artists, such as Armando Manzanero, Panteon Rococo, The Drums, The Macabees, Julieta Venegas, La Maldita Vecindad, among others.
I have had the opportunity to work for several podcast platforms, such as Wondery, IHeart, Sonoro, Futuro Media, and Convoy Network.

My home recording studio comes with plenty of digital and analog recording equipment and outboard gear. I own a Harrison MR3 console from 1983. Harrison consoles have been used to record several important artists, like Sade, Frank Zappa, Kansas, Led Zeppelin, Abba and others. The console has a very nice, warm and detailed sound.

I can work with several DAWs. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Harrison Mixbus, Logic and Ableton Live. I use several, because I believe each of them has unique features and advantages.

I also have a collection of several classic instruments; electric and acoustic guitars, basses, drums, guitar and bass amplifiers, as well as analog and digital synthesizers. This to ensure the best tools to achieve the sound you’re looking for. Please feel free to ask for a detailed list.

Employment and project experience

Freelance Musician
1996 - Today

Freelance Audio Engineer
2006 - Today

Owner, Producer, Audio Engineer Grábale Grábale Estudios.
2015 - Today

Staff Audio Engineer Instituto Mexicano de la Radio.
2010 - 2016

Staff Audio Engineer, Sound Designer Convoy Network.
2018 - 2019

Senior Audio Engineer, Original Music Composer, Sound Designer Sonoro Global Media.
2020 - 2023

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Skills

Experience Level

Guitar Pro
Expert
Jingle
Expert
Lead Vocal
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Master
Expert
Mix
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Intermediate
Final Cut Pro X
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Owner - Producer - Chief Engineer at Grabale Grabale Estudios
January 1, 2017 - Present
Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered successful records for numerous independent artists in Mexico City, along with original music productions for Wondery, I Heart Radio, Sonoro and Hybe Latin America, among others. Served as a session musician for various independent artists, enhancing their musical projects with my creative ideas and collection of musical instruments. Sound design and post-production for various independent podcasters and major podcast networks.
Senior Audio Engineer - Music Composer at Sonoro Global Media
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023
Created theme songs and music for award-winning shows. Oversaw maintenance and optimization of recording facilities, ensuring optimal conditions, the use of cutting-edge technology, and a high quality for all recordings and post-production. Implemented technical solutions for remote recording and production during the COVID pandemic, facilitating seamless operations.
Staff Engineer at Instituto Mexicano de la Radio (IMER)
November 1, 2009 - June 1, 2016
Managed the recording, editing, mixing, and mastering processes for diverse programs, concerts, and official advertisements. Acted as a technical advisor and translator for international talent and staff invited to perform at IMER studios, ensuring smooth communication and efficient operations. Provided technical orientation and support to university students and academic staff.

Education

Contemporary Music Theory, Production and Engineering at Fermatta Music Academy
September 2, 2002 - May 31, 2007
International Trade and Logistics at Universidad del Valle De Mexico
September 1, 2014 - September 30, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Professional Services
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