I'm Gabriel Anderson Paiva de Oliveira, based in São Paulo, Brazil. I'm an audio engineer, music producer, and sound designer with extensive experience in mixing, mastering, and high-fidelity sound post-production. I founded Umbuzeiro Studio to drive end-to-end music production for independent projects, blending technical precision with artistic sensibility. I oversee end-to-end work from recording to delivery, proficient in industry-standard DAWs, advanced audio restoration, and location sound mixing. My goal is to craft immersive sonic storytelling for music and film through hands-on production, creative collaboration, and a commitment to sonic clarity.

Gabriel Anderson Paiva de Oliveira

I'm Gabriel Anderson Paiva de Oliveira, based in São Paulo, Brazil. I'm an audio engineer, music producer, and sound designer with extensive experience in mixing, mastering, and high-fidelity sound post-production. I founded Umbuzeiro Studio to drive end-to-end music production for independent projects, blending technical precision with artistic sensibility. I oversee end-to-end work from recording to delivery, proficient in industry-standard DAWs, advanced audio restoration, and location sound mixing. My goal is to craft immersive sonic storytelling for music and film through hands-on production, creative collaboration, and a commitment to sonic clarity.

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I’m Gabriel Anderson Paiva de Oliveira, based in São Paulo, Brazil. I’m an audio engineer, music producer, and sound designer with extensive experience in mixing, mastering, and high-fidelity sound post-production. I founded Umbuzeiro Studio to drive end-to-end music production for independent projects, blending technical precision with artistic sensibility.

I oversee end-to-end work from recording to delivery, proficient in industry-standard DAWs, advanced audio restoration, and location sound mixing. My goal is to craft immersive sonic storytelling for music and film through hands-on production, creative collaboration, and a commitment to sonic clarity.

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Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Owner / Founder at Umbuzeiro Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Owner and operator of a music studio; mixing, recording, and mastering; self-produced songs and studio management.
Sound Director / Direct Sound Operator at Borelli Produções
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Sound direction and direct sound operation on feature film Coisa Pública; involved in multiple film projects.
Sound Director / Direct Sound Operator at Borelli Produções
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Sound direction and direct sound operation on the feature film Descascado.
Recording (vocals and piano) at Céu Azul / Ouro Preto Orchestra | Tocadô Studio
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Recording vocals and piano for orchestral project.
Audio Editor / Music Production Assistant at Relva Music Label
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Audio editing and music production assistance.
Sound Operator (PA and Monitor) for Live Performance at Sesi Osasco
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
PA and monitor sound operator for live performances (Lia Paris).
Mixing / Mastering Engineer at Terra Forte Maracatu Group
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Mixing and mastering for the Terra Forte Maracatu group and related projects.
Producer, Recording Technician, Editor, Mixer and Mastering Engineer at Ym bu - Toda Toda / Canarinho
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Self-produced songs; multi-role production, recording, editing, mixing, mastering.
Mixing, Mastering & Music Production Engineer at Umbuzeiro Studio / Independent Projects
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded Umbuzeiro Studio; oversaw end-to-end music production, recording, mixing, and mastering. Engineered, mixed, and mastered records for artists including Murilo Luz ('Furo no Peito', 2025), Dante Oxidante ('Paz', 2025), João Gabriel Jardim ('Primavera', 2025), and Danny D. Weird o (2025). Produced, recorded, and mixed original singles (Ymbu), blending Brazilian regional rhythms with contemporary arrangements.
Recording Engineer & Audio Editor at Various Studios & Labels
January 1, 2020 - Present
Recording engineer (vocals and piano) for 'Ceu Azul' by Jonathan Ferrand and the Ouro Preto Orchestra at Tocado Tattoo Studio [Guilherme Kastrup] (2024). Audio editor for the podcast 'The Summer Hunter - Desenrola' (Studio Club, 2024), responsible for dialogue cleanup and vocal leveling. Audio Editor and Music Production Assistant at Relva Music Label (2021).
Sound Director & Production Sound Mixer at Borelli Produções / Cine Tribe
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Directed sound and operated location audio (boom and lav) for feature films 'Coisa Pública' (2021) and 'Desca scado' (2020). Production Sound Mixer for the short film 'True Detective' (2021) and the pilot episode of 'Who We Are' (2021). Captured live audio for the 30th Kinoforum Festival (2019).
Live Sound Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
PA and Monitor Operator (digital console) for singer Lia Paris at Sesi Osasco (2022). Roadie, PA technician, and stage assembly for Matheus Lotus (2021).
Audio Quality Specialist at Micro 1
January 1, 2026 - Present
Quality control for high-fidelity generative audio, evaluating acoustic artifacts, DSP anomalies, and mastering quality of AI-generated speech.

Education

Bachelor's in Communication and Multimedia at Pontifical Catholic University - PU CSP
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Technician at Audio and Video Institute (IAV)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Multimedia at PUC-SP (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Technician in Fundamentals of Audio and Acoustics at Audio and Video Institute (IAV)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Music Production Course with Zé Nigro at Navegantes Studio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Specialization: Mix in the Box at IAV
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Audio Capture for TV and Cinema at IAV / Globo TV
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Masterclass: DPA Microphones at APSA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Masterclass: DPA Microphones
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Specialization: Mix in the Box
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Audio Capture for TV and Cinema
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Music Production Course with Zé Nigro
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Technician in Fundamentals of Audio and Acoustics
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services