Leonardo Cococcia

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Sound expert · United States

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Bio

Italian producer, guitarist, and audio engineer based in NYC with over 15 years of experience in pop, R&B, and jazz. I’ve worked with tens of hitmakers and influential artists worldwide, amplifying their distinctive voices. As a session guitarist, I recorded a song featured on Billboard Indonesia. I regularly perform at famous NYC venues. My sought-after versatility comes from my jazz background, which has developed my sharp ear and taste. Producer / Studio Experience • Assistant Engineer, Bentley House Studios: Worked with API and Neve consoles on high-profile recording sessions • Power Station NYC: Hands-on experience with SSL 4000G+ consoles and analog workflows • Bunker Studio NYC: Assisted recording sessions for Karol G and world-class jazz musicians • Mixed and mastered a short movie soundtrack for Dior • Composed and mixed the intro music for an Italian top-charting podcast • Collaborated with Republic Records at Antisocial Camp, the world’s largest songwriting camp Guitarist Experience Highlights • Recorded guitars for "Sentimental Kid" by DexteR, featured on Billboard Indonesia • Recorded guitars for Sony-signed hitmaker Pixie Labrador • Regular guitarist-for-hire performing at most popular venues in NYC • Performed for NYC Mayor Eric Adams at City Hall and for the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Education and Awards • MA in Songwriting and Production from Berklee NYC • MA in Jazz Guitar Performance from Conservatorio Santa Cecilia • BA in Jazz Guitar Performance from Conservatorio Santa Cecilia • Recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Grant in the arts, an extremely selective award • Mentored by Rob Mathes, producer and arranger for Sting and Bruce Springsteen

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Indie pop

Indie rock

Shoegaze

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Alternative rock

Lofi bedroom

Modern jazz

Singer songwriter

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German song

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I provide accurate feedback, revisions and collaboration opportunities on: • Network I can instantly connect you with the best musicians in NYC to record instrumental or vocal parts on your song • Melody /topline writing Personal insights to compose a impactful melodic structure, based on experience in countless writing sessions • Harmony We can discover new possibilities for your demo to go interesting and moving places • Mixing Having access to some of the best listening environments in the world, such as legendary Power Station, I can provide the most accurate mixing feedback • Mastering Let's make sure your track is as loud and detailed as you want • Recorded guitar parts Guitar tracking is often overlooked or overdone. I'll show you how you can achieve an impactful sound with my personal guitar arranging method