João Francisco Martins

João Francisco Martins is an experienced professional in the music industry, currently serving as an Assistant at Universal Music Group since March 2023, located at Abbey Road Studios. João has been a Mix Engineer at João Martins Mixing Studio since October 2019 and worked as a Studio Engineer at StarTree Records from January to June 2024. Prior experience includes roles as a Podcast Mixer and Editor at Exploring Creativity from September 2021 to July 2022, and as a Retail Sales Associate at HARD ROCK CAFE in 2022. João also served as President and Coordinator of a small company, In Joy, as part of Junior Achievement Portugal, achieving recognition as a startup winner at the Portugal small business expo Vila Real. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Music Recording and Production from the University of West London (2018-2021), a High School Diploma in Science and Technology from Colégio Nossa Senhora da Boavista (2015-2018), and foundational music education at Vila Real Conservatory of Music (2008-2017).