JOON SANTANA
ABOUT
I’ve been surrounded by music since I was a kid. I grew up in church and by the time I was five, I was already playing during services. That’s where I fell in love with music and started developing my ear and connection with different instruments.
At 15 I was already playing drums, bass, electric guitar, and acoustic guitar. Always curious, always exploring. That curiosity led me to start creating my first arrangements and experimenting with music production on an old computer at home.
Over time, what started in the church naturally expanded into the broader music scene. Today I work full-time as a music producer and arranger. My main instrument is the keyboard and synthesizers, but I’m always in touch with everything. In the studio, I move between instruments depending on what the music needs.
Being a multi-instrumentalist helps me a lot. It gives me more references when I’m producing, more freedom when I’m arranging, and more ways to bring ideas to life.
Now at 31 I feel like I’m living the best moment of my career. I’ve had the chance to work with artists I admire like Anitta, Menos é Mais, and Davi Sacer, and I’ve also been producing for international clients. But no matter where the music takes me, I keep the same drive to learn, evolve, and stay connected to what’s fresh.
Music is my life. It’s what I breathe, every day. 24/7.
MY JOURNEY
1995
First Contact with Music
Since I was born, I was surrounded by musical instruments and quickly fell in love with them. By the age of 5, I was already playing in the church I grew up in.
2010
First Gigs in Brasília
I began performing as a sideman musician in local shows and events in Brasília.
2007
Multi-instrumentalist & First Arrangements
At 15, I was still playing only in church but had already mastered drums, bass, electric guitar, and acoustic guitar. I also became interested in creating arrangements and started experimenting with music production on a computer.
2015
First Studio Job
I worked for the first time as a music producer in a professional studio.
2016
Original Songs & Live Show Production
Started producing original songs for artists and arranging full live shows for bands in Brasília.
2017
Soundtracks for Film & Advertising
Worked in a studio focused solely on creating soundtracks for film, TV, and commercial projects.
2018
Cruise Ship Musician
Joined international cruise ships as a live musician, performing around the world.
2021
High-profile Productions in Brazil
Worked on productions and arrangements for well-known Brazilian artists such as Anitta, Menos é Mais, and Davi Sacer.
2020
Guest Entertainer Show Production
Started producing full shows for guest entertainers, including arrangements, stems, backing vocals, and musical direction.
2022
Guest Entertainer Show Production
Began working with international music production clients, expanding my reach beyond Brazil.