I’m a music producer, songwriter, and recording-focused collaborator who loves working closely with artists to shape intimate, authentic songs. My background spans indie pop, singer-songwriter, and alternative projects, and I’m especially comfortable taking rough demos and helping build them into fully realized arrangements. I work hands-on with instrumentation, performance coaching, and sound design, and I’m at my best when I’m in the same room with an artist—testing ideas, reacting quickly, and letting the music lead. Alongside production, I handle recording, editing, and mixing with a calm but decisive workflow. I’m fluent with industry-standard DAWs and studio gear, and I enjoy balancing creative instincts with technical quality. I communicate clearly, stay efficient under time pressure, and treat every project like a shared mission. I’m excited about short, immersive sessions, and I’m fully open and available to work on site in Brussels to help craft a warm, polished EP for a rising artist.

Jukka Pirkka Pietari Puolakka

I’m a music producer, songwriter, and recording-focused collaborator who loves working closely with artists to shape intimate, authentic songs. My background spans indie pop, singer-songwriter, and alternative projects, and I’m especially comfortable taking rough demos and helping build them into fully realized arrangements. I work hands-on with instrumentation, performance coaching, and sound design, and I’m at my best when I’m in the same room with an artist—testing ideas, reacting quickly, and letting the music lead. Alongside production, I handle recording, editing, and mixing with a calm but decisive workflow. I’m fluent with industry-standard DAWs and studio gear, and I enjoy balancing creative instincts with technical quality. I communicate clearly, stay efficient under time pressure, and treat every project like a shared mission. I’m excited about short, immersive sessions, and I’m fully open and available to work on site in Brussels to help craft a warm, polished EP for a rising artist.

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I’m a music producer, songwriter, and recording-focused collaborator who loves working closely with artists to shape intimate, authentic songs. My background spans indie pop, singer-songwriter, and alternative projects, and I’m especially comfortable taking rough demos and helping build them into fully realized arrangements. I work hands-on with instrumentation, performance coaching, and sound design, and I’m at my best when I’m in the same room with an artist—testing ideas, reacting quickly, and letting the music lead.

Alongside production, I handle recording, editing, and mixing with a calm but decisive workflow. I’m fluent with industry-standard DAWs and studio gear, and I enjoy balancing creative instincts with technical quality. I communicate clearly, stay efficient under time pressure, and treat every project like a shared mission. I’m excited about short, immersive sessions, and I’m fully open and available to work on site in Brussels to help craft a warm, polished EP for a rising artist.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Advanced

Work Experience

Entrepreneur / Freelance Musician & Producer at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance musician and producer for artists and bands; performing and studio musician (drums, guitar); mixing, mastering, live mixing, scoring, composing, arranging; runs music education projects and workshops.
Theatre Musician & Conductor at Rauhalahti Summer Theatre
January 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Band leading, notation, arranging, creating rehearsal tracks.
Music Workshop Tutor for Children at Arts Promotion Centre Finland / Finnish Cultural Foundation
February 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Two-month program focusing on creative music-making, basics of composition, and listening; introducing iPad as a creative tool in music education; North Savo region.
Substitute Class Teacher (General Education & Music) at Heinävesi Secondary School & Haapaniemi Primary School
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Substitute teaching roles in general education and music.
Entrepreneur
January 1, 2017 - Present
Entrepreneurial activities in music production, dubbing projects, teaching, and freelance collaborations (e.g., work with animation/live-action projects for major clients).
Substitute Class Teacher (General Education & Music) at Heinävesi Secondary School & Upper Secondary School
January 1, 2016 - Present
Substitute teaching in general education and music education; prepared and led lessons and activities.
Substitute Teacher at Haapaniemi Primary School
January 1, 2016 - Present
Substitute teaching at primary level, including music education components.
Dubbing Director & Recording Engineer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Dubbing for animation and live-action series and films; vocal coaching; creating vocal arrangements; editing; data handling; clients include Netflix, Disney, and Nickelodeon.
Theatre Musician & Conductor at Rauhalahti Summer Theatre
January 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Theatre musician and conductor; band leader; notation, arranging, creating rehearsal tracks.
Entrepreneur / Freelance Musician at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Performing and studio musician (drums, guitar); composer and arranger; freelance music work for various artists and projects.
Music Workshop Tutor for Children at Finnish Cultural Foundation
January 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Taught music workshops for children; contributed to youth music education initiatives.
Substitute Class Teacher (General Education & Music) at Hämeenlinna Secondary School and Upper Secondary School
December 31, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Substitute class teacher in general education and music.
Substitute Teacher at Haapaniemi Primary School
December 31, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Substitute teaching role (music and general education).
Music Workshop Tutor for Children
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Conducting music workshops for children aged 9–10; introducing iPad as a creative tool in music education; focus on creative music-making and basics of composition and listening.
Substitute Class Teacher (General Education and Music) at Heinäävesi Secondary School and Upper Secondary School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Substituting for general education and music classes; teaching and coordinating rehearsals and music activities.
Substitute Music Teacher at Various Schools in North Savo
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Substituting music teachers; leading courses and workshops.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music Pedagogy at Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Music Creation and Production at Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Conservatory Diploma in Music at Kuopio Conservatory
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
High School Diploma in Music at Kuopio High School of Music
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
BA in Music Creation and Production at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Diploma (Conservatory studies) at Kuopio Conservatory
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
High School Diploma at Kuopio High School of Music
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Conservatory Diploma at Kuopio Conservatory
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
High School Diploma at Kuopio High School of Music
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
High School Diploma at Kuopio High School of Music
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Conservatory Diploma at Kuopio Conservatory
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts at Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Music Production (Music Creation and Production) at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Scholarship for Excellent Academic Performance
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Nomination: Teosto Prize – Alternate of the Year
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
COVID-19 Grant – Finnish Cultural Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
COVID-19 Grant – Musicians' Union (Finland)
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
COVID-19 Grant – Central Finland Musicians' Association
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Arts Promotion Centre Finland – Saarisalo album grant
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Grant recipient – Finnish Cultural Foundation
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Scholarship for Excellent Academic Performance
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper Jojo - Unto (2022)

    Jojo - Unto is a Jojo jazz trio’s second studio album. Moody, reflective pieces balanced with brighter or more rhythmic tracks. The trio format allows a lot of breathing room: places for lyrical piano lines, supportive bass walking, and drums that color rather than dominate.

    paper Frigg - Dreamscape

    Dreamscapes marks the 25th anniversary of Finnish folk powerhouse Frigg. Blending dazzling fiddle-driven traditions with cinematic textures and modern grooves, the instrumental album takes listeners on a journey through shimmering soundscapes, from delicate daydreams to fiery dances. It’s Frigg at their most adventurous, expansive, and celebratory.

    The album builds on Frigg’s Finnish folk roots, especially the fiddle tradition, but pushes into expanded soundscapes: multilayered “chamber-folk,” cinematic passages, occasional electric textures, and rich rhythmic interplay. Tracks vary in mood and energy: from introspective, ambient openings through more driving, rhythmically complex pieces. The contrast between speed, texture, and atmosphere is central.

    paper Saarisalo - Valehtele, maailma ei tule muuttumaan

    Valehtele, maailma ei tule muuttumaan is the first studio album by Finnish artist Saarisalo. The record introduces her unique blend of alternative pop and intimate songwriting, weaving together lyrical honesty with atmospheric soundscapes. It reflects themes of identity, vulnerability, and the tension between personal truth and societal expectations.

    paper Saarisalo - Mikä meitä vaivaa?

    Mikä meitä vaivaa? is the second studio album by Finnish artist Saarisalo. The music is primarily written by Salla Saarisalo and produced by Jukka Puolakka. Blending alternative pop with poetic lyricism, the record explores themes of restlessness, connection, and everyday emotions with both intimacy and intensity. Its sound combines organic instrumentation and modern production, creating a distinctive and atmospheric listening experience.