Luis Castanheira

m a composer and songwriter focused primarily on melody and lyrics. My creative process usually starts with vocal lines, themes, and song structures, which I then develop through collaboration with arrangers, producers, and singers.

My biggest influence is Alan Menken and musical theatre, particularly the focus on strong melodic storytelling and emotionally driven songs. At the same time, I enjoy writing in many different styles and genres, adapting my approach to the needs of each song rather than limiting myself to one sound.

I’m not a producer or arranger myself, and I intentionally work with people whose skills complement mine. Over the years, I’ve written 200+ melodies, many of which are waiting to be developed into fully realized songs through collaboration.

I have a YouTube channel where I share some of my work. Several of the songs there were created through traditional collaborations and do not use AI vocals. More recent uploads include AI-generated vocals, used strictly as concept demos when singers weren’t available. These tracks are meant to communicate melodic direction, phrasing, and emotional intent — not as final versions.

Music, for me, is about creative exchange rather than commercial output. I’m interested in collaborating with musicians who enjoy shaping songs together and care about making music they genuinely want to listen to. If you’re a producer, arranger, or singer looking for strong melodic ideas and lyrics to develop further, we may be a good fit.