I am Edgar Eduardo Mora Costa, known as Edu, a passionate musician and producer originally from Quito, Ecuador, now based in New York City. I have dedicated my career to music performance and production, earning two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Contemporary Music Performance and Music Production and Engineering from Universidad San Francisco de Quito, along with a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New York University's Steinhardt School. My journey has taken me through diverse experiences, allowing me to work with various institutions, festivals, and projects around the world since 2014. As a versatile musician and producer, I specialize as a freelance Guitar and Tres Cubano player, live sound engineer, mixing and recording engineer, and producer. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects that involve live performances and studio production. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I bring a multicultural approach to my work enhancing the vibrancy and diversity of the music I contribute to annually.

Edgar Eduardo Mora Costa

I am Edgar Eduardo Mora Costa, known as Edu, a passionate musician and producer originally from Quito, Ecuador, now based in New York City. I have dedicated my career to music performance and production, earning two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Contemporary Music Performance and Music Production and Engineering from Universidad San Francisco de Quito, along with a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New York University's Steinhardt School. My journey has taken me through diverse experiences, allowing me to work with various institutions, festivals, and projects around the world since 2014. As a versatile musician and producer, I specialize as a freelance Guitar and Tres Cubano player, live sound engineer, mixing and recording engineer, and producer. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects that involve live performances and studio production. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I bring a multicultural approach to my work enhancing the vibrancy and diversity of the music I contribute to annually.

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I am Edgar Eduardo Mora Costa, known as Edu, a passionate musician and producer originally from Quito, Ecuador, now based in New York City. I have dedicated my career to music performance and production, earning two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Contemporary Music Performance and Music Production and Engineering from Universidad San Francisco de Quito, along with a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New York University’s Steinhardt School. My journey has taken me through diverse experiences, allowing me to work with various institutions, festivals, and projects around the world since 2014.

As a versatile musician and producer, I specialize as a freelance Guitar and Tres Cubano player, live sound engineer, mixing and recording engineer, and producer. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects that involve live performances and studio production. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I bring a multicultural approach to my work enhancing the vibrancy and diversity of the music I contribute to annually.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer, Mixing engineer, Recording engineer at Oreja Studio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Responsible for producing, mixing, and recording music projects at Oreja Studio in Brooklyn, contributing expertise in sound engineering and production since 2017.
Sound Engineer at Pete’s Candy Store
December 31, 2020 - August 25, 2025
Managed sound engineering for live performances and events at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn, ensuring high-quality audio experiences from 2016 to 2020.
Guitar Teacher at After School Rocks
December 31, 2017 - August 25, 2025
Provided guitar lessons to students at After School Rocks in Queens, fostering musical skills and passion for guitars during 2016 and 2017.
Faculty Member - Guitar Department at Universidad San Francisco de Quito
December 31, 2014 - August 25, 2025
Instructed guitar performance and techniques as a faculty member at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito from 2012 to 2014, mentoring students in contemporary music.
Guitar and Music Theory Teacher at Antonio Vivaldi Music Academy
December 31, 2010 - August 25, 2025
Taught guitar and music theory to students at Antonio Vivaldi Music Academy in Quito, Ecuador between 2008 and 2010.

Education

Master of Music at New York University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts at Universidad San Francisco de Quito
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts at Universidad San Francisco de Quito
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Jazz Camp at University of Louisville - Jamey Aebersold Jazz Camp
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

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