Nico Mendez
Songwriter and Producer
About
Born in Guadalajara, Mexico and now based in Los Angeles, Nico Méndez is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges cultures, genres, and generations. With over 15 years immersed in music, he has built a creative identity defined by authenticity, precision, and emotional depth.
After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Nico refined his craft across every stage of the creative process, from composition and live performance to recording and mixing. His perfect pitch and command of multiple instruments including guitar, bass, drums, keys, and percussion; allow him to shape songs from a deeply intuitive perspective, blending technical mastery with feeling.
Drawing inspiration from progressive rock, alternative, pop, funk, and jazz, Nico’s sound is both modern and nostalgic; a reflection of his passion for experimentation and storytelling through tone. His approach to production often combines analog warmth and digital clarity.
In Los Angeles, he continues to collaborate with emerging and established artists, constantly exploring new ways to evolve his sound and vision. Whether behind the console or on stage, Nico’s goal remains the same: to create music that feels alive, honest, human, and sonically bold.
Music
Released in September 2023, Explorations Through The Freckle is a five-track conceptual EP, blending ambient soundscapes, psychedelic textures, and avant-garde guitar work into a meditative sonic journey. The project captures the feeling of drifting between consciousness and dream; a place where sound becomes both reflection and escape.
Throughout the record, Nico experiments with layered guitar effects, analog synthesizers, and atmospheric production, shaping each piece into a distinct emotional landscape. Rather than following traditional song structures, the EP unfolds as a continuous flow of textures and moods; an invitation to explore relaxation, transcendence, and cosmic introspection.
Projects
Throughout his career, Nico has collaborated with a variety of world-class session musicians, including players who have worked with Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, and Lady Gaga. These projects feature live studio recordings fully produced and mixed by him, showcasing his ability to capture authentic performances and transform them into cohesive, dynamic productions.
Arrangements
Over the years, Nico has crafted a wide range of musical arrangements, reimagining both original compositions and existing songs through his unique creative lens. His approach combines harmonic sensitivity, instrumental depth, and a refined sense of dynamics.
Using Sibelius Ultimate as his main arranging tool, blends traditional music notation with modern production insight, allowing his arrangements to live comfortably between the classical and contemporary worlds.