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Markel Badallo

Markel Badallo

Markel Badallo, our associate director, is a versatile music producer, recording engineer, and video game composer known for his innovative storytelling in both recorded music and interactive media. Born in Bilbao, Spain, his musical journey began at the age of eight, performing in orchestras and rock bands before earning a scholarship to Berklee College of Music. There, he specialized in Music Production and Video Game Scoring, honing his craft in both traditional and cutting-edge music production techniques.

Now based in Los Angeles, Markel serves as the right hand to legendary producer Rafa Sardina, contributing to a wide range of projects spanning pop, rock, jazz, Latin, and film scoring. His expertise extends to both video game music and contemporary pop genres, including Latin pop and alternative music, making his profile unique in the industry. He has worked on prominent projects with artists such as Pitbull, Alice Cooper, Felipe Peláez, Ana Tijoux, Nathan East, and Bade.

Markel Badallo’s exceptional work has earned him a BAFTA Yugo Award nomination, a Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Award, and recognition in two Latin Grammy® and Grammy®-nominated projects. Known for his passion for video game scoring, Markel seamlessly combines sound and storytelling to create immersive, emotionally impactful audio experiences.

 

Now joining Abbey Road Institute as a Management Assistant, Markel is dedicated to mentoring young students and sharing his fresh perspective. As a Berklee College of Music graduate, he brings deep knowledge of current trends in the music and audio industries. With a focus on innovation in music production and cross-cultural collaborations, Markel continues to shape the future of music and interactive media.

 

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