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I'm Tom Saboia, music producer with over 30 years of experience delivering high-level creative and technical audio for music, immersive soundscapes, and audiovisual content. My work spans conceptual sound design, recording, mixing, mastering, and audio finishing for commercial projects, live performance, and apps, with a track record anchored by a Latin Grammy nomination, multiple gold records, and 1B+ streams across platforms. I excel at crafting atmospheric textures, emotional pacing, and narrative audio environments, collaborating across artists, brands, and cross-functional teams to bring sonic stories to life. Throughout my career I’ve combined hands-on production with strong technical discipline, applying modern workflows, restoration techniques, loudness standards, and immersive audio delivery. I’ve worked with mainstream artists and Warner Music, directed installation and AV projects, and authored technical material, all while maintaining a passion for audio education and storytelling that engages listeners and elevates brands.…I'm Tom Saboia, music producer with over 30 years of experience delivering high-level creative and technical audio for music, immersive soundscapes, and audiovisual content. My work spans conceptual sound design, recording, mixing, mastering, and audio finishing for commercial projects, live performance, and apps, with a track record anchored by a Latin Grammy nomination, multiple gold records, and 1B+ streams across platforms. I excel at crafting atmospheric textures, emotional pacing, and narrative audio environments, collaborating across artists, brands, and cross-functional teams to bring sonic stories to life. Throughout my career I’ve combined hands-on production with strong technical discipline, applying modern workflows, restoration techniques, loudness standards, and immersive audio delivery. I’ve worked with mainstream artists and Warner Music, directed installation and AV projects, and authored technical material, all while maintaining a passion for audio education and storytelling that engages listeners and elevates brands.

Tom Saboia

Music Producer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, +2

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I'm Tom Saboia, music producer with over 30 years of experience delivering high-level creative and technical audio for music, immersive soundscapes, and audiovisual content. My work spans conceptual sound design, recording, mixing, mastering, and audio finishing for commercial projects, live performance, and apps, with a track record anchored by a Latin Grammy nomination, multiple gold records, and 1B+ streams across platforms. I excel at crafting atmospheric textures, emotional pacing, and narrative audio environments, collaborating across artists, brands, and cross-functional teams to bring sonic stories to life. Throughout my career I’ve combined hands-on production with strong technical discipline, applying modern workflows, restoration techniques, loudness standards, and immersive audio delivery. I’ve worked with mainstream artists and Warner Music, directed installation and AV projects, and authored technical material, all while maintaining a passion for audio education and storytelling that engages listeners and elevates brands.…I'm Tom Saboia, music producer with over 30 years of experience delivering high-level creative and technical audio for music, immersive soundscapes, and audiovisual content. My work spans conceptual sound design, recording, mixing, mastering, and audio finishing for commercial projects, live performance, and apps, with a track record anchored by a Latin Grammy nomination, multiple gold records, and 1B+ streams across platforms. I excel at crafting atmospheric textures, emotional pacing, and narrative audio environments, collaborating across artists, brands, and cross-functional teams to bring sonic stories to life. Throughout my career I’ve combined hands-on production with strong technical discipline, applying modern workflows, restoration techniques, loudness standards, and immersive audio delivery. I’ve worked with mainstream artists and Warner Music, directed installation and AV projects, and authored technical material, all while maintaining a passion for audio education and storytelling that engages listeners and elevates brands.

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I’m Tom Saboia, music producer with over 30 years of experience delivering high-level creative and technical audio for music, immersive soundscapes, and audiovisual content. My work spans conceptual sound design, recording, mixing, mastering, and audio finishing for commercial projects, live performance, and apps, with a track record anchored by a Latin Grammy nomination, multiple gold records, and 1B+ streams across platforms. I excel at crafting atmospheric textures, emotional pacing, and narrative audio environments, collaborating across artists, brands, and cross-functional teams to bring sonic stories to life.

Throughout my career I’ve combined hands-on production with strong technical discipline, applying modern workflows, restoration techniques, loudness standards, and immersive audio delivery. I’ve worked with mainstream artists and Warner Music, directed installation and AV projects, and authored technical material, all while maintaining a passion for audio education and storytelling that engages listeners and elevates brands.

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English

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Portuguese

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Music Producer / Mixing & Mastering Engineer / Musician at Tom Saboia / Independent Producer

June 30, 1993 - Present

Produced, mixed, and mastered records across genres focused on emotion, impact, and translation. Partnered with artists from first idea to final master (arrangement, performance direction, deliverables).

Music Producer / Recording & Mixing / Co-writer at O Rappa (Warner Music)

March 1, 2007 - July 1, 2014

Long-term collaboration spanning production, recording, mixing, and writing support. Commercial outcomes including 3 Gold-certified releases; credited on Latin Grammy-nominated album (Nunca Tem Fim…).

Producer / Recording & Mixing (Audiovisual Project) at O Rappa

January 1, 2016 - Present

Produced and delivered Acustico na Oficina Francisco Brennand; Gold Record recognition.

FOH Engineer (European Tour) at O Rappa

July 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016

Delivered consistent FOH mixes across diverse venues and festival stages.

Producer / Engineer / Vocal Coaching (Artist Development) at Bibi Saboia

January 1, 2012 - July 1, 2024

Led long-term development and production through label-ready releases (incl. Warner Music Brasil signing momentum).

Audio System Design & Consulting at Music Arts Enterprises (MAE)

May 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026

Audio system design/spec for fitness facilities; acoustics consulting. SPL control strategies (measurement, tuning, and policy recommendations).

Music Producer / Audio Engineer at Tommyomatic Audio

July 1, 1993 - August 1, 2024

Produced, recorded, edited, mixed, mastered, restored, and refined audio across commercial music projects over a 30+ year career. Worked extensively in Pro Tools and other DAWs across recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, remixing, and audio post-production workflows. Prepared and organized release-ready audio materials, including asset labeling, metadata verification, copyright and publishing delivery, and archiving for professional music releases. Built a body of work recognized by 1 Latin Grammy nomination, 3 Gold Records, and productions totaling more than 1B streams across digital platforms. Supported mainstream and independent artists across genres with a strong emphasis on sonic clarity, professional finish, and production excellence.

Music Producer / Recording & Mixing Engineer / Songwriting Collaborator at O Rappa (Warner Music)

March 1, 2007 - July 1, 2014

Served as music producer for Warner Music projects by the iconic Brazilian group O Rappa, contributing as producer, arranger, musician, recording engineer, and mixing engineer. Contributed to the album 7 Vezes, which reached 100,000 sold copies and earned a Gold Record. Produced high-visibility commercial work, including O Rappa content used in a Samsung campaign associated with 1,000,000 devices sold. Worked on Nunca Tem Fim..., whose release earned a 2014 Latin Grammy nomination for Best Brazilian Rock Album and included major singles with strong radio and platform performance.

Music Producer / FOH Engineer at O Rappa (Warner Music)

July 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016

Led FOH sound during the band’s European tour, maintaining powerful, high-quality live audio across venues in Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Produced and completed Acústico na Oficina Francisco Brennand, a multi-format audiovisual release issued in digital, DVD, Blu-ray, and CD formats. Contributed to a release that earned another Gold Record, reinforcing a track record of high-level audio production and execution.

Audio Producer / Sound Designer at Tom Saboia - Independent Audio Production

July 1, 1993 - Present

Lead end-to-end audio production across sound design, recording, mixing, arrangement, post-production, and audio finishing for commercial music and audiovisual projects. Drove a 30+ year career with 1B+ streams, 3 gold records, and a Latin Grammy-nominated release. Created immersive soundscapes and narrative audio environments for original releases and app-based listening experiences like Magnets and the Healing Soundscapes app. Applied expertise across Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Wavelab, and Final Cut Pro with hands-on audio processing, restoration, loudness standards, sync workflows, immersive audio, and mastering. Produced instrumental, programmed, and sound design elements (guitars, bass, percussion, keyboards, samplers, sequencers).

Music Producer / Recording & Mixing Engineer at O Rappa (Warner Music)

March 1, 2007 - July 1, 2014

Produced, recorded, and mixed major-label projects for one of Brazil's iconic bands, supporting commercially successful releases and nationally recognized singles. Contributed to gold-certified work and a Latin Grammy nomination for Nunca Tem Fim... in the Best Brazilian Rock Album category. Collaborated closely with artists and label stakeholders across songwriting, arrangement, recording, mixing, and creative development. Co-created commercially impactful material including "Anjos (Pra Quem Tem F)", one of the band's biggest hits. Produced audio content for a Samsung campaign tied to 1,000,000 devices sold, demonstrating the ability to apply music and audio production to brand-driven commercial content.

Music Producer / FOH Engineer at O Rappa

July 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016

Led front-of-house audio execution across an international tour, delivering powerful, consistent live sound across diverse venues and acoustic environments. Produced, arranged, recorded, and mixed Acustico na Oficina Francisco Brennand, a Warner Music audiovisual release delivered across digital, DVD, Blu-ray, and CD formats. Helped deliver a gold-certified project while balancing creative direction, technical precision, and high-pressure production demands. Contributed both as technical lead and musician, supporting production cohesion across the full project.

Director of Installation Services at Music Arts Enterprises

May 1, 2017 - February 1, 2026

Served as the primary point of contact between clients, system designers, and installation teams for commercial audio, video, lighting, and security projects. Oversaw technical coordination, training, workflow documentation, and execution quality across multi-site environments for major fitness and franchise brands. Supported audio system standardization, custom programming preparation, pre-assembly development, and technical troubleshooting. Applied acoustics and pro audio to solve client-facing technical challenges and improve delivery consistency.

Acoustics Consultant at SFX Acustica

April 1, 2004 - January 31, 2011

Designed acoustic solutions for recording studios, music schools, residences, theaters, nightclubs, cinema rooms, and public buildings.

Studio Owner / Music Producer at Studio 55

April 1, 2004 - December 31, 2010

Founded and operated a recording studio recognized for high audio and music production standards within a major electronic music region in Brazil.

Recording Studio Owner at MAT - Musica e Artes Tecnologicas

December 1, 1995 - April 1, 2004

Built and operated an early DAW-based recording studio focused on music production, soundtracks for motion pictures, and publicity tracks for radio and TV.

Technical Writer at H. Sheldon Servicos de Marketing Ltda.

December 31, 2000 - March 31, 2009

Authored Introducao a Tecnologia Musical and Metodo de Acustica, translating complex audio concepts into practical guidance for musicians and producers.