CEO | Producer

At 12, Ricardo faced a birthday choice: a game console or a guitar. Music didn’t interest him much, so he picked the console. To his surprise, he got both. The console was soon forgotten… but the guitar never left his side.

Since then, he has traded his bedroom for arenas, festival stages, and over 500 shows across the globe.

In 2005 he co-founded Blim Records and has since shaped key chapters in the careers of artists like Aurea, D’ZRT, Nena, and Bárbara Tinoco. A producer, songwriter, guitarist, and musical director, Ricardo brings more than 20 years of experience, hundreds of thousands of records sold, dozens of Gold and Platinum awards, and millions of streams. But what excites him most isn’t the numbers... it’s the shared stories and the spark of creating something together.

For Ricardo, music is only real when it’s built collaboratively, until everyone feels part of the result. His mission: to help artists find their true voice and turn it into something moving and lasting.

Alongside Blim Records, Ricardo sits on the board of AMAEI and leads the Music Creation and Production course at ETIC. At heart, he’s still doing what he always has: connecting people through music, one story at a time.

CEO | Composer

Rui first discovered music at age 8, sitting in the backseat of his father’s driving school car. While the instructor questionably made grocery stops along the way, the car always ended up parked outside a music school. The sound of instruments pouring out fascinated him, his father took notice and enrolled him on the spot.

More than 25 years later, Rui is an acclaimed composer, arranger, orchestrator, and pianist known for his versatility. From film and television to video games and major events, from pop to and classical, his eclecticism has led him to work with orchestras, ensembles, and award-winning artists, earning two Golden Globe nominations for Best Music in Portugal.

Between solo records, orchestral works, and soundtracks, Rui has a passion for building sonic identities and crossing musical cultures. That passion also drives his international work, especially in China, where he frequently collaborates with musicians and orchestras.

In 2023, after nearly two decades of collaboration, Rui joined Ricardo Ferreira to co-lead Blim Records. At the core, he’s still doing what moved him from that first glimpse through the car window: turning curiosity into emotion, and emotion into music.

Producer

Bruno Duro is one of the most talented multi-instrumentalists of his generation, equally at home on bass, drums, guitar, or piano. He began his career in 2006 at just 18, debuting on television and soon touring with Rui Veloso. Since then, he has worked as producer, arranger, and musical director with artists like Tony Carreira, Aurea, Anselmo Ralph, D.A.M.A, D’ZRT, Rita Guerra, Jorge Palma, Mariza, and internationally with Daniela Mercury, Anitta, and Luz Casal.

He has appeared on TV shows like Ídolos and Operação Triunfo and recorded for Aurea, Calema, David Carreira, Bárbara Bandeira, Agir, and more.

Today, Bruno brings all that experience into each project, creating music with versatility, passion, and a signature touch that makes him stand out.

Producer

João Gomes started out studying piano at the Academia de Amadores de Música and the Hot Clube de Lisboa. But midway through an Electrical Engineering degree, he made a bold decision: to leave and pursue music full-time in London with his band LX-90.

He graduated in Sound Engineering from SAE London, produced the album "Por Este Andar Ainda Acabo a Morrer em Lisboa" with his band Ovelha Negra, and worked at Fortress Studios.

Back in Lisbon, he has collaborated with Rita Redshoes, Mazgani, Vitorino, Delfins, JP Simões, and Valete. Today, he teaches at ETIC’s Music Creation and Production course, sharing the same passion that once led him to swap electrical circuits for sound waves.

Mixing Engineer

With degrees in Music Creation and Production from ETIC and Popular Music Production from the University of Southampton, Diogo Nabais launched his career in 2017. Since then, he has specialized in studio and live sound, with a focus on recording and mixing.

For Diogo, a good vibe is as important as good sound. His relaxed, upbeat approach makes every session a space where creativity flows naturally.

Over the years, he has worked on a wide range of projects—music, voice-overs, podcasts, and more, always balancing technical precision with sensitivity. His versatility allows him to adapt to any style while staying true to the project’s vision.

Recording Engineer | Editing

Born in Beja, Ruben Baião started out as an accordionist in traditional Alentejo groups, performing solo for a decade. Later, he moved to Lisbon to study Music Creation and Production at ETIC, where Ricardo Ferreira invited him to join the Blim Records team. Today, he works as a recording and audio editor, collaborating daily with musicians and artists. His musical background helps him catch every detail, while his warmth and humor keep the studio light and creative.

Alongside studio work, Ruben develops his solo project Khiaro, crafting passionate, intense songs that blend modern pop with urban sounds and poetic Portuguese lyrics.

Mixing Engineer

Originally from Brazil, Lucas Mirovski began his career as a guitarist in an indie band, but soon discovered his true passion lay in sound itself. That path led him to mixing and mastering, where he had the chance to be mentored by world-renowned producer Jaycen Joshua in Los Angeles.

In Portugal, he has worked with both established and emerging artists in pop and alternative music, while also collaborating on projects in the UK, US, and Brazil. This has built his reputation as a versatile professional, able to shape distinct sonic experiences across genres.

For Lucas, every project is a shared story. In the studio, he aims to make every sound speak—with emotion, personality, and always a smile along the way.

Producer

Vasco Carvalho is a music producer and multi-instrumentalist, skilled on guitar, piano, bass, and fluent in DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic Pro. He studied Music Creation and Production at ETIC with Ricardo Ferreira and now collaborates regularly with artists and producers across Portugal, taking part in writing camps and studio projects. Recently, he produced and recorded Feel So Good by RichFellaz for the Life’s Good Music Contest soundtrack.

With a collaborative spirit, Vasco blends technique, sensitivity, and vision—crafting immersive musical experiences and dynamic studio sessions where every detail counts.

Producer

Jonny Abbey is a guitarist, producer, and songwriter from Mangualde. With a degree in Music Production and Technology from ESMAE, he has worked with a wide range of Portuguese artists both in studio and on tour.

His credits include Agir, Aurea, Carolina Deslandes, Blind Zero, Isaura, Rita Redshoes, and Stereossauro. In 2025, he released Everything is a Song, his debut album in the lofi/chillhop scene—establishing a cinematic, intimate sound with guitar as the centerpiece.

Jonny moves fluidly between genres—pop, soul, R&B, alt-rock, electronic, lofi, chillhop, and jazzhop. His distinctive sound transforms every chord into a story, bridging emotion and music in a unique way.