I am a passionate music producer, audio engineer, and composer with over 15 years of experience crafting original compositions and bringing musical ideas to life across various genres. I’m a multi-instrumentalist skilled in guitar, piano, bass, violin, and percussion, with a Master’s degree in Music Production that has honed my technical and creative abilities. My background in psychology enhances my collaborative approach, allowing me to create an emotionally intelligent, artist-focused environment that nurtures creativity and connection. Whether in the studio or on stage, I strive to blend technical expertise with artistic vision to produce high-quality music and compelling performances.

José Esteban Esquivel Víquez

I am a passionate music producer, audio engineer, and composer with over 15 years of experience crafting original compositions and bringing musical ideas to life across various genres. I’m a multi-instrumentalist skilled in guitar, piano, bass, violin, and percussion, with a Master’s degree in Music Production that has honed my technical and creative abilities. My background in psychology enhances my collaborative approach, allowing me to create an emotionally intelligent, artist-focused environment that nurtures creativity and connection. Whether in the studio or on stage, I strive to blend technical expertise with artistic vision to produce high-quality music and compelling performances.

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I am a passionate music producer, audio engineer, and composer with over 15 years of experience crafting original compositions and bringing musical ideas to life across various genres. I’m a multi-instrumentalist skilled in guitar, piano, bass, violin, and percussion, with a Master’s degree in Music Production that has honed my technical and creative abilities.

My background in psychology enhances my collaborative approach, allowing me to create an emotionally intelligent, artist-focused environment that nurtures creativity and connection. Whether in the studio or on stage, I strive to blend technical expertise with artistic vision to produce high-quality music and compelling performances.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Engineer at El Spot Studios
July 1, 2024 - June 18, 2024
Assist in recording sessions with various artists, providing engineering support for high-quality audio and video recordings. Led recording and mixing efforts for select projects (e.g., Thierry Du Sablon).
Lead Engineer & Mixer at Verba – Live EP (Berklee AKKS)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Led the engineering, recording, and mix of a 6-song album. The project is currently in the mastering stage.
Lead Engineer, Live Mix & Post Mix at Thierry Du Sablon – Live EP (El Spot Studios)
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Recorded, live-mixed (audience recording), and post-mixed a performance album. The project is currently in release stage.
Lead Engineer & Mixer at Serkan Hakki – EP (Berklee AKKS)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Recorded and mixed a 6-movement piece EP, which has been released.
Freelance Engineer, Producer, and Musician at Self-Employed
January 1, 2012 - June 18, 2024
Over 10 years of experience recording, mixing, and producing personal projects across multiple genres. Provided live sound engineering for concerts and events.

Education

Master in Music Production Technology and Innovation at Berklee College of Music Valencia Campus
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor and Licenciate in Psychology at University of Costa Rica
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2021
Classical Guitar, Choir and Solfege at Instituto Promusica Coral
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization