I'm Tiago Brandão, a music producer, audio engineer and drummer based in Jacksonville, Florida. With over twenty years in audio and music production, recording, editing, mixing and live performance, I’ve collaborated with internationally recognized music artists, video game soundtracks, film scores and large digital media channels. My work spans Brazilian popular music, rock, pop, metal and instrumental soundtracks, and I mentor students while performing with professional bands around Florida. I hold an EB-1 Green Card for Extraordinary Ability in Music and continue creating, collaborating and teaching.

Tiago Brandão

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I'm Tiago Brandão, a music producer, audio engineer and drummer based in Jacksonville, Florida. With over twenty years in audio and music production, recording, editing, mixing and live performance, I’ve collaborated with internationally recognized music artists, video game soundtracks, film scores and large digital media channels. My work spans Brazilian popular music, rock, pop, metal and instrumental soundtracks, and I mentor students while performing with professional bands around Florida. I hold an EB-1 Green Card for Extraordinary Ability in Music and continue creating, collaborating and teaching.

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I’m Tiago Brandão, a music producer, audio engineer and drummer based in Jacksonville, Florida. With over twenty years in audio and music production, recording, editing, mixing and live performance, I’ve collaborated with internationally recognized music artists, video game soundtracks, film scores and large digital media channels. My work spans Brazilian popular music, rock, pop, metal and instrumental soundtracks, and I mentor students while performing with professional bands around Florida.

I hold an EB-1 Green Card for Extraordinary Ability in Music and continue creating, collaborating and teaching.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Music Producer at Vox Dei Music
August 12, 2006 - June 15, 2023
Music Producer | Audio Engineer | Drummer | Educator Professional Highlights ● Mixed soundtracks for films, games (incl. PS4’s Toren), and commercial projects ● Produced albums in multiple genres, including Nada Me Faz Parar (Soma), featured on MTV Brazil ● Engineered live sessions for Grammy-winner Ivan Lins and Brazilian icon Fagner ● Co-wrote viral songs (3M+ views) for YouTube’s Pai Também Joga (5M+ subscribers) ● Edited audiovisual content for YouTube channels like Onloop, focusing on music, foley, and audio mixing ● Developed educational audio projects for NGOs and universities (PUCPR, SMU - TX) ● Mentor and content creator for the Apple-supported Onloop program and Audioclass platform Core Skills ● Music Production (Recording, Mixing, Mastering) ● Live Drumming (Rock, Pop, Brazilian, Instrumental) ● Soundtrack & Foley for Film, Games & YouTube ● Video Editing for YouTube (Educational & Music Content) ● Pro Tools | Logic Pro | Reaper | Izotope RX ● Podcast & Audiobook Editing ● Music Education & Mentorship ● Basic knowledge on OBS (Open Broadcast Software), Adobe Premiere, Canva, Capcut and iMovie. Education ● Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education – Universidade Claretiano, Brazil ● Computer Science (incomplete) – PUCPR, Brazil Achievements ● EB1 Green Card for extraordinary musical talent ● Latin Grammy Voting Member ● Audio Engineer for Brazil’s first PS4 game (Toren) ● Mentor in university and social-impact music projects Languages Portuguese – Native English – Good level (ready for work) Spanish – Good level (ready for work)
Music Producer, Engineer, and Instructor at Vox Dei Music
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2023
Produced, mixed, and mastered numerous albums across Brazilian Pop, Metal, Emo, Rock, and Instrumental soundtracks. Led executive production of the Nadá Me Faz Parar album by Soma (2010), directed live audio recordings for artists such as Ivan Lins, engineered audio for the first PlayStation 4 game produced in Brazil, Tore_n (2015), contributed to viral YouTube projects for Pai Tambem Jogar, and mixed soundtracks for indie cinema and university projects. Mentored students and developed an audio production course for NGO CONAFE R.
Drummer at Better Than Monday
January 1, 2023 - Present
Performs regularly as a drummer in two bands, delivering high-energy live performances and contributing to arrangement and performance planning.
Drummer at Some Miles
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Drummer and collaborator, performing live sets and coordinating arrangements with fellow musicians across Florida.
Drum Instructor at Jacksonville School of the Arts
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provides private and group drum lessons, teaching rhythm, music theory, technique, and performance skills; guides students at all levels in developing musical potential.
Audio Engineer at MS America Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked on technical setup for the MS America studio; recorded drums, mixed and mastered live sessions for professional musicians and artists; ensured high-quality production with balanced sound dynamics for live and recorded performances.
Music Producer, Audio Engineer, and Instructor at Vox Dei Music
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2023
Accomplished producer, engineer, and instructor responsible for producing, mixing, and mastering numerous albums across Brazilian Pop, Metal, Emo, Rock, and Instrumental soundtracks. Led executive production on the Nad a Me Faz Para r project (2010), directed live audio recordings for high-profile artists, and engineered audio for the first PlayStation 4 game produced in Brazil. Also served as composer and producer for the Pai Também Joga YouTube channel (5M+ subscribers), co-writing viral hits with millions of views (2019–present). Mixed soundtrack for the indie film You Like to Draw (2020). Contributed to university-funded music projects (2020, 2023), developed an NGO audio production course (2020), edited audio books, mentored students, and worked as FOH and Monitor Drummer.
Music Producer / Audio Engineer at Vox Dei Music
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2023
Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered albums across genres including Brazilian popular music, rock, pop, metal and instrumental soundtracks. Worked with independent artists, audiovisual productions and digital media projects. Mentored students in music production and drums.
Drummer and Singer at Better Than Monday
January 1, 2023 - Present
Performs regularly in live shows and audiovisual recordings with professional bands across Florida.
Audio Engineer (Freelance) at MS America Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Recording, mixing and mastering live sessions for professional musicians and artists.

Education

Bachelor in Music Education at Claretiano University (Brazil)
August 26, 2015 - June 26, 2018
Music reading and notation at Conservatorio de Musica Popular Brasileira
April 26, 2025 - April 26, 2025
Analysis and Systems Development (Full Scholarship) at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR)
January 1, 2022 - March 10, 2023
Not completed due to relocation to the United States

Qualifications

Latin Grammy Voting Member
January 12, 2024 - January 12, 2025
Green Card holder under EB-1 category for extraordinary abilities in music
March 1, 2025 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet
    uniE603 Audio Editing and Restoration (FINISHED version)
    Performed detailed audio editing on a voice recording by a professional voice actress that was originally delivered with a high noise floor, clearly noticeable in the raw audio. Using iZotope RX, I was able to significantly reduce background noise while maintaining vocal clarity and natural tone. Final editing included precise cuts, crossfades and timing adjustments for a smooth and professional result.
    uniE603 Audio Editing and Restauration (RAW version)
    Performed detailed audio editing on a voice recording by a professional voice actress that was originally delivered with a high noise floor, clearly noticeable in the raw audio. Using iZotope RX, I was able to significantly reduce background noise while maintaining vocal clarity and natural tone. Final editing included precise cuts, crossfades and timing adjustments for a smooth and professional result.
    uniE603 Podcast Sample (FINISHED)
    Sample of an amateur podcast audio editing and cleanup. (THIS IS A SAMPLE OF A FINISHED VERSION) Cleaned and enhanced raw Zoom audio using iZotope RX, including mouth de-click, room reverb reduction, plosive and sibilance control, and tonal balancing with EQ. Edited dialogue by removing mistakes, tightening timing and smoothing transitions with clean cuts and crossfades. Finalized the episode with background music, ensuring a natural and polished listening experience.
    uniE603 Podcast Sample (RAW)
    Sample of an amateur podcast audio editing and cleanup. (this is the raw version) Cleaned and enhanced raw Zoom audio using iZotope RX, including mouth de-click, room reverb reduction, plosive and sibilance control, and tonal balancing with EQ. Edited dialogue by removing mistakes, tightening timing and smoothing transitions with clean cuts and crossfades. Finalized the episode with background music, ensuring a natural and polished listening experience.
    uniE603 Zia Leme - Set You Free
    Part of my portfolio. Artist: Zia Leme Role: Music Producer, arranger, mix and master vocal music mixing