Samuel Gofaro
Songwriter · Arranger · Producer · Musical Director
About
Samuel Gofaro (Samo as his friends call him) is a Mexican Songwriter, Producer, Arranger and Musical Director based in Monterrey, Nuevo León. With a deep love for musical storytelling, Samo has specialized in composing for the stage, as well as for brands and commercial purposes.Since 2022 Samo has served as the Director of Popular Music at Tec de Monterrey (México's most prestigious university) directing both concept concerts and musical theatre shows. Currently he also acts as a professor in said university's Music Production Undergraduate Program.
Education
Undergraduate Degree in Music Production and Engineering. ITESM. Monterrey, Mx 2011-2016
Music Production intensive program. Berklee Latino, CDMX 2015
International Exchange with specialty in Music production and Musical Theatre. Edge Hill University, UK 2016
Diploma in Music Composition. SACM, CDMX 2021-2022
Work
Get to know more about my work both live onstage and behind the scenes at the studio.
Live
Get to know more about my work live onstage as an Arranger and Musical Director
RENT
// Conductor //
Jonathan Larson's 90's Rock and Gospel infused musical Rent with an 8-piece orchestra.
December 2022
Concierto Ensamble 47: Women in Rock
// Musical Director, Arranger, Live Sequence //
A concept concert celebrating reimagined songs by rock's most talented and influential women performers with an 18-piece Orchestra.
May 2022
Concierto Ensamble 48: DISCO SOUL
// Musical Director, Arranger, Live Sequence //
A concept concert celebrating the 70's and its disco music legacy with a full 25-piece orchestra.
June 2023
Marcos Menchaca ON TOUR
// Live Keyboardist //
Musician for singer-songwriter Marcos Menchaca's National Tour, sometimes serving as an opening act for performers such as Sebastian Yatra, Matisse & Morat.
November 2018 - June 2019
Studio
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Tec de Monterrey's 80th Anniversay Anthem: "Yo Soy Tec" (I am Tec)
// Co-author, Arranger, Musical Director, Guitarist & Pianist, Programming, Co-Producer //
November 2022 - June 2023A theme song celebrating Tec de Monterrey's 80 years of making history and changing lives.
Co-written by international acclaimed songwriters Mónica Vélez and Carlos Law alongside Jorge Daher & Samoel Gómez, this song serves as an identity flag for the Tec community.
Session Musician
Get to know more about my work as a multi-instrumentalist
As a Session Musician Samo has recorded songs both as a pianist and Guitarrist for artists such as:
Abraham Gu
Jorge Daher
Nubes
Isabella Gaxiola
Marlla
Santiago Sposto
Marcos Menchaca
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showcasing recorded songs by Samo
Original Music
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Mapa
// Author: Music and Lyrics //
Studio Single to be released in 2024A rollercoaster of a song featuring soaring nostalgic melodies, breathtaking Mariachi-inspired strumming and percussive guitar.
Contact
Feel free to contact me at any of my socials or directly to my e-mail.
I'm hoping we can work together soon 🙌🏼