Available to hire
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.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Expert
Expert
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Expert
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Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Music Producer at Vox Dei Music
August 12, 2006 - June 15, 2023Music Producer | Audio Engineer | Drummer | Educator
Professional Highlights
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Mixed soundtracks for films, games (incl. PS4’s Toren), and commercial projects
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Produced albums in multiple genres, including Nada Me Faz Parar (Soma), featured
on MTV Brazil
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Engineered live sessions for Grammy-winner Ivan Lins and Brazilian icon Fagner
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Co-wrote viral songs (3M+ views) for YouTube’s Pai Também Joga (5M+ subscribers)
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Edited audiovisual content for YouTube channels like Onloop, focusing on music,
foley, and audio mixing
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Developed educational audio projects for NGOs and universities (PUCPR, SMU -
TX)
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Mentor and content creator for the Apple-supported Onloop program and Audioclass
platform
Core Skills
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Music Production (Recording, Mixing, Mastering)
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Live Drumming (Rock, Pop, Brazilian, Instrumental)
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Soundtrack & Foley for Film, Games & YouTube
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Video Editing for YouTube (Educational & Music Content)
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Pro Tools | Logic Pro | Reaper | Izotope RX
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Podcast & Audiobook Editing
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Music Education & Mentorship
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Basic knowledge on OBS (Open Broadcast Software), Adobe Premiere, Canva,
Capcut and iMovie.
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education – Universidade Claretiano, Brazil
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Computer Science (incomplete) – PUCPR, Brazil
Achievements
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EB1 Green Card for extraordinary musical talent
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Latin Grammy Voting Member
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Audio Engineer for Brazil’s first PS4 game (Toren)
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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, 2023Produced, 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 - PresentPerforms 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, 2025Drummer and collaborator, performing live sets and coordinating arrangements with fellow musicians across Florida.
Drum Instructor at Jacksonville School of the Arts
January 1, 2024 - PresentProvides 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 - PresentWorked 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, 2023Accomplished 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, 2023Produced, 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 - PresentPerforms regularly in live shows and audiovisual recordings with professional bands across Florida.
Audio Engineer (Freelance) at MS America Studio
January 1, 2023 - PresentRecording, mixing and mastering live sessions for professional musicians and artists.
Education
Bachelor in Music Education at Claretiano University (Brazil)
August 26, 2015 - June 26, 2018Music reading and notation at Conservatorio de Musica Popular Brasileira
April 26, 2025 - April 26, 2025Analysis and Systems Development (Full Scholarship) at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR)
January 1, 2022 - March 10, 2023Not completed due to relocation to the United States
Qualifications
Latin Grammy Voting Member
January 12, 2024 - January 12, 2025Green Card holder under EB-1 category for extraordinary abilities in music
March 1, 2025 - March 10, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet
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