John D. Thomas is a Grammy award winning music producer, engineer, composer and live sound engineer with over 25 years of experience. He has worked with many well-known artists across various genres, including Lauryn Hill, Scott Stapp, Cherokee Studios, and KC and the Sunshine Band. He owns and operates his own recording studios, teaches audio engineering, and provides consulting services for studio design and equipment purchasing.
Michael Kicenski has experience in post-production audio for films, commercials, and television shows. He has worked as a foley editor, sound designer, re-recording mixer, and in other roles. His resume also lists experience in live audio engineering for cruise ships and theaters. Kicenski's education includes an Associate's degree in audio engineering and post-production from The Los Angeles Recording School.
Derek Brett Frankel is an audio engineer, sound designer, composer and audio programmer with over 15 years of experience in music, video games, film, and television. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Synthesis from Berklee College of Music and has worked on many independent contracts in sound design, mixing, mastering, and live audio. He currently works as the founder of 2Pop Audio Labs, focusing on sound design, audio engineering and mixing for video games, apps, and other media.
Danny Poland is an audio engineer and consultant based in Nashville, TN. He has over 30 years of experience working with major artists across genres. Some of his most notable credits include being nominated for and winning Emmy awards for his work on the PBS Bluegrass Underground television show. He has extensive experience mixing live broadcasts and as a front-of-house engineer for tours. Poland's resume includes working with high profile artists such as Vince Gill, Randy Houser, Patti Loveless, and Nickel Creek. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Recording Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University.
The document discusses how the music recording process has changed significantly over time with advances in technology. It argues that while technology has enabled new genres like dance music to emerge and be successful, it has also reduced the need for raw musical skill in some cases. The recording process is seen as crucial for artists to achieve success, but too much reliance on studio effects alone without creativity can also limit artists' longevity. Overall the essay examines both the benefits and criticisms of how technology has impacted the music industry.
Craig Stuart Garfinkle is a veteran film and television producer, director, composer, and sound mixer with over 20 years of experience in multiple roles. He has won a Music in Media Award for scoring the video game World of Warcraft and has composed music for over 140 film trailers. Garfinkle currently runs his own production company, Twelve O'clock Arts, where he produces live events, audio recordings, and other multimedia projects.
A music recording session typically lasts all day and involves many people serving different roles like artists, sound engineers, producers, and instrumentalists. Equipment like microphones, instruments, and mixing boards are also essential. An A&R department at a record label is responsible for scouting new talent by attending shows and searching social media. Once signed, they oversee an artist's development by choosing producers, studios, and determining which songs will make the most money. In the past, record labels provided major support like funding, facilities, distribution, and promotion to signed artists in exchange for a large cut of profits once an initial advance was paid back.
Rachel Horvath has over 7 years of experience producing a wide variety of video content and live events for brands such as T-Mobile, Tresemme, Clear, AXE, Dove, and Walmart. Her roles have included producing the Soundcheck Music Series, securing artist interviews for Walmart Moviecenter, and creating branded video and commercial content. She has managed productions with crews of up to 100 people. Her experience ranges from music performances and red carpet events to product activations, photography shoots, and branded videos.
James Tracy has over 10 years of experience in post production and video editing. He currently works as the lead editor for "America's Best TV Show" which airs on several television networks. His responsibilities include editing online clips for Entertainment Tonight and animating an online cartoon series. Tracy also films and edits a multi-camera web show podcast. He has experience editing television pilots and children's programming. Previously, Tracy worked as an online video editor for CBS and in music production and animation through his own company. He holds an Associate of Science degree in audio engineering.
Aardvark Records is a fair trade and green record label founded in 2001 in Cornwall, England. It produces a variety of music genres including ambient, house, breaks, nu jazz, trance, and pop/rock. The label has around 46 artists and produces music in its in-house studio. It promotes and distributes music through podcasting, streaming, social media, and blogs. The label's customers are primarily teenagers and adults under 30.
K. Michael Rohde, also known as TREEZ, is a music composer and executive producer. Over the years, he has worked on various projects for Interscope Records, including developing SMS viral music technology for projects by Eminem, 50 Cent, Rob Zombie, and Blues Travelers in 2001-2002. From 2003-2004, his roles included live sound and hospitality for tours by Erykah Badu, Common, Staind, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, and Lisa Marie Presley. In 2005-2006, he focused on artist development, contracts, studio coordination, and tour management for projects involving E-Cla$$, Stat Quo, and Timbaland.
This document is a resume for Michael A. Olson that outlines his work experience in motion picture and audio-visual trades spanning over 16 years. It details his roles as an editor, videographer, sound mixer, boom operator, technical coordinator and manager for Darklight Productions on various television shows, documentaries, dramas, commercials and corporate videos. It also lists his education and skills.
This document provides an overview of Antoine McFadden's personal brand and career goals in the music industry. Some key points:
- Antoine has been passionate about music since childhood and has over 10 years of experience as an audio engineer and 5 years as a music producer.
- He holds an Associate's degree in Recording Arts and a Bachelor's of Science in Recording Arts from Full Sail University.
- His short term goal is to get a job at a record label after graduation. Mid term, he wants to start his own label signing 3 artists. Long term, he aims to get a publishing deal for his music.
- Antoine's target audience is urban youth who love hip hop
The document provides a summary of David Hanon's film projects from 2009-2015, listing his roles and responsibilities on each project. It shows that he gained extensive experience in sound editing, design, dialogue editing, ADR, and mixing on over 20 documentary and narrative films. His roles increased in responsibility over time, taking on lead sound roles without supervision on several recent films. He also started his own sound company, Hanon Sound LLC, which utilizes interns to complete sound work.
Gransvill Jones has over 25 years of experience as an audio engineer working for radio stations, television networks, and production companies in Washington D.C. His experience includes mixing live concerts and broadcasts, maintaining audio and video equipment, and providing audio/visual support for libraries. He has a background in audio engineering, computer networking, and music production.
Danny Poland is an audio engineer and consultant based in Nashville, TN. He has over 30 years of experience working with major artists across genres. Some of his most notable credits include being nominated for and winning Emmy awards for his work on the PBS Bluegrass Underground television show. He has extensive experience mixing live broadcasts and as a front-of-house engineer for tours. Poland's resume includes working with high profile artists such as Vince Gill, Randy Houser, Patti Loveless, and Nickel Creek. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Recording Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University.
Laman E. Richards is an audio production professional based in New York City with over 15 years of experience in music production, audio engineering, and sound design for film, television, and music. She has a Masters in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University and has worked on many reality television shows, mixing custom music. Her areas of expertise include audio editing, mixing, and sound design using Pro Tools and other software. She has also produced and recorded several independent artists.
The document provides a profile for Andrew T. Mezzi, an audio engineer with over 15 years of experience. He has received two platinum plaques and worked on a Grammy award-winning project. Mezzi has expertise in engineering, arranging, and production. He lists his education, skills, work history at major studios, record labels, and productions credits working with high-profile artists.
DeJuan Anderson has over 30 years of experience working in art departments for film, television, music videos, and live events. His experience includes roles like production designer, set dresser, props master, art director, and assistant director. He has worked on projects for artists like T.I., Jeezy, Two Chainz, Travis Scott, and Janelle Monae. Anderson also has experience in customer service, marketing, music representation, and charity work.
Sedrek Childress has extensive experience in music production, audio engineering, songwriting, and the music industry. He has worked as an assistant engineer on albums for platinum artists Keith Sweat and Speech. Childress has also worked in A&R, songwriting, publishing, marketing and promotions for record labels. He is a classically trained vocalist with a B.A. in Music Business and Technology from Florida Atlantic University and an A.S. in Sound Engineering from Full Sail University.
Steve Deutsch has over 3 decades of experience in music production and engineering. He has worked with many acclaimed artists, labels, and production companies. He owns and has managed several recording studios. Deutsch has expertise in ProTools, recording, mixing, vocal tuning, and all aspects of music production for albums, broadcasts, and films.
Scott Keanie has over 18 years of experience in television production and editing. He has worked on feature films, TV shows, documentaries, music videos and more. Some of his recent projects include being the final editor on two feature films - "Hello Forever" and the upcoming "Message Man". He owns his own production studio and works freelance as an editor and camera operator for a variety of clients.
Zachary Prewitt has over 20 years of experience as an audio engineer, tour manager, and front of house mixer. He has worked with artists such as Twin Shadow, Baloji et L'Orchestre de la Katuba, Saul Williams, Sharon Van Etten, and Youth Lagoon. Prewitt has also held positions at the United Nations, Symphony Space, Joes Pub, University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center, BB Kings Blues Club, and Knitting Factory. He is currently a house recording and mixing engineer at Rivington 66.
This document provides a career summary and work experience for an individual with experience in sound design, audio mixing, and post-production work for commercials, films, and sports events. They have over 10 years of experience mixing at various studios and currently works as a senior audio mixer for a UFC/WEC media company, where they handle mixing, sound design, and live audio for UFC/WEC events and media.
Ronald Gray is a freelance audio/post production engineer based in Los Angeles, CA. He has over 5 years of experience as an assistant engineer and audio editor at Private Island Audio in LA from 2014-2015. He also interned at Windmark Studios in Santa Monica in 2014. Gray has engineering credits on several projects including mixing and mastering the mixtape "Boatmoney" by G.Fresh in 2013-2014. He tracked, mixed and mastered the EP "Murderous Mouthpiece" by the artist Eternal in 2012 while based in Seattle. Gray studied recording arts at The Los Angeles Film School and Highline Community College, graduating with an Associate's degree in 2010.
This document provides a summary of someone's experience producing television shows, films, and live events over 25+ years. Their responsibilities included managing multi-million dollar budgets and schedules. They have experience working with major studios and producers. Some of the projects listed include comedy and reality TV shows, awards shows, documentaries, and segments for networks like CBS, NBC, FOX, and HBO.
Tony Crea is a Canadian audio engineer, producer, and tour manager with over 35 years of experience in live music production. He has worked on tours and live events for many Canadian artists as well as international events like the Olympics and Pan Am Games. His resume includes experience as a tour/production manager, stage manager, front of house engineer, broadcast mixer, audio consultant, music editor, and recording engineer. He has a BFA in Music from York University and is fluent in several languages and audio software programs.
Audio engineering involves the recording and reproduction of sound using various equipment. An audio engineer works in recording studios, live events, films, and other productions to capture and manipulate sound under the direction of a producer. Some key aspects covered include the recording studio setup, standard equipment, transition to digital recording, influential engineers like Phil Spector, and techniques used for studio recordings and films.
Jeff Knight has over 20 years of experience in audio engineering and production management for live concerts, corporate events, and television/music video productions. He has worked for various production companies and venues in Boston, managing crews of up to 14 technicians. Knight is proficient in audio equipment, digital technologies, and project budgeting. He has experience producing a wide range of national touring artists and large corporate clients.
Music videos are typically made through a post-production process involving editing footage, adding visual effects and sound design. They serve to promote and market new songs, developing the artist's brand and star persona. Famous music video directors like Joseph Kahn create highly creative and artistic videos that help popularize songs. While average music video budgets range from $500 to $1250 per day of production, some large-budget videos like Britney Spears' "Toxic" cost over $1 million to produce. Audiences can now access music videos through various platforms like television, YouTube, social media and music downloads on services like iTunes.
How are music videos generally made? What is the production process?
What is the purpose of a music video for the companies / artists that make them?
Who are some famous music video directors and why are their videos so well known / successful?
How much money is usually spent on the average music video? Have any been made very cheaply or are there any that have had huge budgets?
How do audiences access music videos? Where can they be seen?
Aardvark Records is a fair trade and green record label founded in 2001 in Cornwall, England. It produces a variety of music genres including ambient, house, breaks, nu jazz, trance, and pop/rock. The label has around 46 artists and produces music in its in-house studio. It promotes and distributes music through podcasting, streaming, social media, and blogs. The label's customers are primarily teenagers and adults under 30.
K. Michael Rohde, also known as TREEZ, is a music composer and executive producer. Over the years, he has worked on various projects for Interscope Records, including developing SMS viral music technology for projects by Eminem, 50 Cent, Rob Zombie, and Blues Travelers in 2001-2002. From 2003-2004, his roles included live sound and hospitality for tours by Erykah Badu, Common, Staind, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, and Lisa Marie Presley. In 2005-2006, he focused on artist development, contracts, studio coordination, and tour management for projects involving E-Cla$$, Stat Quo, and Timbaland.
This document is a resume for Michael A. Olson that outlines his work experience in motion picture and audio-visual trades spanning over 16 years. It details his roles as an editor, videographer, sound mixer, boom operator, technical coordinator and manager for Darklight Productions on various television shows, documentaries, dramas, commercials and corporate videos. It also lists his education and skills.
This document provides an overview of Antoine McFadden's personal brand and career goals in the music industry. Some key points:
- Antoine has been passionate about music since childhood and has over 10 years of experience as an audio engineer and 5 years as a music producer.
- He holds an Associate's degree in Recording Arts and a Bachelor's of Science in Recording Arts from Full Sail University.
- His short term goal is to get a job at a record label after graduation. Mid term, he wants to start his own label signing 3 artists. Long term, he aims to get a publishing deal for his music.
- Antoine's target audience is urban youth who love hip hop
The document provides a summary of David Hanon's film projects from 2009-2015, listing his roles and responsibilities on each project. It shows that he gained extensive experience in sound editing, design, dialogue editing, ADR, and mixing on over 20 documentary and narrative films. His roles increased in responsibility over time, taking on lead sound roles without supervision on several recent films. He also started his own sound company, Hanon Sound LLC, which utilizes interns to complete sound work.
Gransvill Jones has over 25 years of experience as an audio engineer working for radio stations, television networks, and production companies in Washington D.C. His experience includes mixing live concerts and broadcasts, maintaining audio and video equipment, and providing audio/visual support for libraries. He has a background in audio engineering, computer networking, and music production.
Danny Poland is an audio engineer and consultant based in Nashville, TN. He has over 30 years of experience working with major artists across genres. Some of his most notable credits include being nominated for and winning Emmy awards for his work on the PBS Bluegrass Underground television show. He has extensive experience mixing live broadcasts and as a front-of-house engineer for tours. Poland's resume includes working with high profile artists such as Vince Gill, Randy Houser, Patti Loveless, and Nickel Creek. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Recording Industry Management from Middle Tennessee State University.
Laman E. Richards is an audio production professional based in New York City with over 15 years of experience in music production, audio engineering, and sound design for film, television, and music. She has a Masters in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University and has worked on many reality television shows, mixing custom music. Her areas of expertise include audio editing, mixing, and sound design using Pro Tools and other software. She has also produced and recorded several independent artists.
The document provides a profile for Andrew T. Mezzi, an audio engineer with over 15 years of experience. He has received two platinum plaques and worked on a Grammy award-winning project. Mezzi has expertise in engineering, arranging, and production. He lists his education, skills, work history at major studios, record labels, and productions credits working with high-profile artists.
DeJuan Anderson has over 30 years of experience working in art departments for film, television, music videos, and live events. His experience includes roles like production designer, set dresser, props master, art director, and assistant director. He has worked on projects for artists like T.I., Jeezy, Two Chainz, Travis Scott, and Janelle Monae. Anderson also has experience in customer service, marketing, music representation, and charity work.
Sedrek Childress has extensive experience in music production, audio engineering, songwriting, and the music industry. He has worked as an assistant engineer on albums for platinum artists Keith Sweat and Speech. Childress has also worked in A&R, songwriting, publishing, marketing and promotions for record labels. He is a classically trained vocalist with a B.A. in Music Business and Technology from Florida Atlantic University and an A.S. in Sound Engineering from Full Sail University.
Steve Deutsch has over 3 decades of experience in music production and engineering. He has worked with many acclaimed artists, labels, and production companies. He owns and has managed several recording studios. Deutsch has expertise in ProTools, recording, mixing, vocal tuning, and all aspects of music production for albums, broadcasts, and films.
Scott Keanie has over 18 years of experience in television production and editing. He has worked on feature films, TV shows, documentaries, music videos and more. Some of his recent projects include being the final editor on two feature films - "Hello Forever" and the upcoming "Message Man". He owns his own production studio and works freelance as an editor and camera operator for a variety of clients.
Zachary Prewitt has over 20 years of experience as an audio engineer, tour manager, and front of house mixer. He has worked with artists such as Twin Shadow, Baloji et L'Orchestre de la Katuba, Saul Williams, Sharon Van Etten, and Youth Lagoon. Prewitt has also held positions at the United Nations, Symphony Space, Joes Pub, University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center, BB Kings Blues Club, and Knitting Factory. He is currently a house recording and mixing engineer at Rivington 66.
This document provides a career summary and work experience for an individual with experience in sound design, audio mixing, and post-production work for commercials, films, and sports events. They have over 10 years of experience mixing at various studios and currently works as a senior audio mixer for a UFC/WEC media company, where they handle mixing, sound design, and live audio for UFC/WEC events and media.
Ronald Gray is a freelance audio/post production engineer based in Los Angeles, CA. He has over 5 years of experience as an assistant engineer and audio editor at Private Island Audio in LA from 2014-2015. He also interned at Windmark Studios in Santa Monica in 2014. Gray has engineering credits on several projects including mixing and mastering the mixtape "Boatmoney" by G.Fresh in 2013-2014. He tracked, mixed and mastered the EP "Murderous Mouthpiece" by the artist Eternal in 2012 while based in Seattle. Gray studied recording arts at The Los Angeles Film School and Highline Community College, graduating with an Associate's degree in 2010.
This document provides a summary of someone's experience producing television shows, films, and live events over 25+ years. Their responsibilities included managing multi-million dollar budgets and schedules. They have experience working with major studios and producers. Some of the projects listed include comedy and reality TV shows, awards shows, documentaries, and segments for networks like CBS, NBC, FOX, and HBO.
Tony Crea is a Canadian audio engineer, producer, and tour manager with over 35 years of experience in live music production. He has worked on tours and live events for many Canadian artists as well as international events like the Olympics and Pan Am Games. His resume includes experience as a tour/production manager, stage manager, front of house engineer, broadcast mixer, audio consultant, music editor, and recording engineer. He has a BFA in Music from York University and is fluent in several languages and audio software programs.
Audio engineering involves the recording and reproduction of sound using various equipment. An audio engineer works in recording studios, live events, films, and other productions to capture and manipulate sound under the direction of a producer. Some key aspects covered include the recording studio setup, standard equipment, transition to digital recording, influential engineers like Phil Spector, and techniques used for studio recordings and films.
Jeff Knight has over 20 years of experience in audio engineering and production management for live concerts, corporate events, and television/music video productions. He has worked for various production companies and venues in Boston, managing crews of up to 14 technicians. Knight is proficient in audio equipment, digital technologies, and project budgeting. He has experience producing a wide range of national touring artists and large corporate clients.
Music videos are typically made through a post-production process involving editing footage, adding visual effects and sound design. They serve to promote and market new songs, developing the artist's brand and star persona. Famous music video directors like Joseph Kahn create highly creative and artistic videos that help popularize songs. While average music video budgets range from $500 to $1250 per day of production, some large-budget videos like Britney Spears' "Toxic" cost over $1 million to produce. Audiences can now access music videos through various platforms like television, YouTube, social media and music downloads on services like iTunes.
How are music videos generally made? What is the production process?
What is the purpose of a music video for the companies / artists that make them?
Who are some famous music video directors and why are their videos so well known / successful?
How much money is usually spent on the average music video? Have any been made very cheaply or are there any that have had huge budgets?
How do audiences access music videos? Where can they be seen?
Music videos are typically made through a post-production process involving editing footage, adding visual effects and sound design. They serve to promote and market new songs, developing the artist's brand and star persona. Famous music video directors like Joseph Kahn create highly creative and artistic videos that help popularize songs. While average music video budgets range from $500 to $1250 per day of production, some large-budget videos like Britney Spears' "Toxic" cost over $1 million to produce. Audiences can now access music videos through various platforms like television, YouTube, social media and music downloads on services like iTunes.
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The document outlines plans for The Sound Bar, a proposed chain of multimedia recording studios. Some key points:
- The Sound Bar aims to provide all the services creators need to start, grow and maintain their music careers through affordable monthly membership plans. This includes unlimited access to professional recording, mixing, mastering, production and marketing/promotion tools.
- In contrast to traditional studios charging by the hour, The Sound Bar plans to offer these services for flat monthly rates like $100 for recording or $79.99 for mixing/mastering.
- Projections estimate the first location could have 1,000 members in year 1 growing to 2,000 by year 5, with total customers across 40+ locations reaching
Michael Sean Supple is an experienced audio engineer and live sound mixer based in Los Angeles, CA. He has over 20 years of experience mixing live performances and events. Some of the artists and clients he has worked with include Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, President George Bush, Katherine McFee, and The Melvins. He has a bachelor's degree from UCLA and is highly skilled in live sound, studio recording, audio technology, and audio visual systems.
Terry Haase has over 15 years of experience as a freelance broadcast engineer, leading teams and engineering live broadcasts for ESPN Radio, Disney, and other clients. He owns his own broadcast production company and has engineered broadcasts at major sporting events like the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Game. Haase has a degree in Recording Arts and Broadcast Certification, and is proficient in various codecs used for remote broadcasts.
1. John D. Thomas
665 N.E. 116th St. Miami, Fl. 33161 Phone: (305) 336-9130 email: studiojt@aol.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Grammy award winning Engineer, Producer and Composer for a variety of well-known artists..
Consultant for musical equipment purchasing. Recording studio design setup and management.
Creative Marketing skills, reliable, prompt. Works well under pressure.
Credentials
MUSIC RELATED SERVICES
EXPERIENCE
2005-2008 Lauryn Hill
Recorded and Mixed single Lose Myself for Surfs Up soundtrack
Worked with Sony Pictures A&R to release single
FOH Engineer and Crew Chief for European Tour
FOH Engineer and Tour Manager for Brazil Tour
FOH Engineer and Production Manager for Japan Tour
Monitor Engineer and Production Manager for California Tour
FOH Engineer and Production Manager for various one offs
Lauryn Hills private home studio
Recording Engineer and Studio Manager. Live sound engineer.
Consulting and Purchasing Gear
2005-2008 Cherokee Studios East
Booking studio time working directly with major labels and artist management
Engineer / Producer / Composer / Owner Operator
2005-2008 SAE School for Audio Engineering and Production
Professor Part Time-Teaching Live Sound / Studio Recording Techniques
Music Business and Relations / Studio Design
2007 VH1 Halloween Bash
Live Sound Recording Engineer for Cheap Trick, The Romantics etc.
Hard Rock Cafe
2007 Jefferson Starship
Live Sound Recording Engineer for Jefferson Star-ship and Country Joe
Hard Rock Cafe
2007 Prince with Tamar
Production Coordinator at The Mansion in South Beach
2007 Max Pierre
One of Floridas leaders in the fashion and marketing industry
2. Worked as a production coordinator for fashion events and concerts
2004-2006 Scott Stapp (Creed)
Engineered and Co-Produced The Great Divide solo album.
Gear Consultant / Studio Design and Manager for his private home studio.
2003 -2004 Seven Aurelius
Recording Engineer / Guitarist / Studio Manager / Purchasing Gear
2001 Grammy Award for Carlos Vives Dejame Entrar
Recording Engineer hired specifically to record guitars.
1998-2002 The Warehouse Recording Studios
Studio Owner / Producer / Engineer / Guitarist / Studio Design
Booking studio time working directly with major labels and artist management
Studio Clients include many international acts such as:
P. Diddy, Missy Elliot, Jewel, Enrich Iglesias, Lenny Kravitz and more
Protools and SSL Console operations, 5.1 mixing
Design and construction of the Studio
Record Production / Engineering / Composing
Building a client base through promotion and networking
Studio Management and Operations / Purchasing Gear
1997-1998 South Florida Recording Studio
Studio Owner Operator / Producer / Engineer / Studio Design
Record Production / Engineering / Composing
Studio Management and Operations Purchasing Gear
1994-1997 K.C. and the Sunshine Band
Producer / Engineer / Live Sound / Composition / Production coordinator live shows
1996 The Button South Rock Club
Front of House Sound Engineer
Monitor Engineer
Deicide, Front 242, Drain STH and many more
1993-1995 Bullet Studios
Studio Engineer / Session Guitarist / Composition
Working with advertising agencies on jingles, US Army, Toyota and more
Create marketing ideas and strategies
AWARDS / CHARTS
2001 GRAMMY AWARD FOR ENGINEERING CARLOS VIVES
2001 2 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS
2002 LATIN GRAMMY AWARD FOR ENGINEERING
BILLBOARD #1 HITS CHARTED 2 TIMES / TOP 100 CHARTED 11 times
6 RIAA CERTIFIED PLATINUM RECORDS
2 RIAA CERTIFIED GOLD RECORDS
Poetry Achievement Award 2008
3. MUSIC PRODUCTION
Record Production and engineering / KC & The Sunshine Band Get Down Live
Record Production and engineering / Scott Stapp (Creed) "The Great Divide"
Record Production and engineering / P. Diddy "The Saga Continues"
Record Production and engineering / Various Unsigned Bands
FOH Live Sound Engineer and Production Coordinator Lauryn Hill, K.C.
Advancing concerts and Technical Coordinator for tour support.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Professor at SAE Institute in Miami and private tutoring in the recording studio
Teaching Recording Techniques and Studio Procedures
Protools operations and setup
Music Business / Marketing / Promotion
Acoustics and Studio design
Live Sound
Audio Engineering and Production
STUDIO SETUP AND DESIGN / GEAR CONSULTANT
Consultation on equipment purchases for various clients
Design and setup of recording studios for various clients
LAURYN HILL
SEVEN AURELIUS
SCOTT STAPP
CHEROKEE STUDIOS
WAREHOUSE RECORDING STUDIOS
MOVIES
Engineer
2007 Sony Pictures Surfs Up Lauren Hill Single
2004 Mel Gibson The Passion of the Christ Scott Stapp single
1999 Warner Bros. Any Given Sunday Jamie Fox soundtrack
INTERESTS
Music, Sports, Reading, Writing, Fashion, Art, Culture, Playing guitar, bass, keyboards and
programming drums, Creative minds.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
1998 Produced Music Madness TV Series
4. 1997 Produced The G Spot TV Series
1995 Mae Music Store Retail Sales And Marketing
1991-1992 Lipham Music Store Retail Sales And Marketing
1991 University Of Florida Technical Services Concert Setups
Band Promotions Management And Booking
OTHER SKILLS
Friendly / Organized / Efficient / People Person / Hard Worker / Photoshop / Graphic Design
Final Cut Pro / Dream-Weaver / Microsoft Office / Highly Creative / Musician
EDUCATION
Sante Fe Community College-A.A.
University of Florida-Psychology
Florida International University-Criminal Justice/Mass Communications
Florida Community College of Jacksonville-Music/Engineering
REFERENCES AND DISCOGRAPHY OF ARTISTS AND LABELS
K.C. & THE SUNSHINE BAND engineer /producer / Live sound Engineer / Tour Manager.
LAURYN HILL studio engineer Columbia Records / live sound engineer / Production Manager /
Studio Manager
SCOTT STAPP (CREED) engineer/ Studio Manager/ Co-Producer Windup Records
BLU CANTRELL engineer Arista
DREAM engineer Bad Boy Entertainment
FAITH EVANS engineer Bad Boy Entertainment
FAT JOE assistant engineer
FATHER M.C engineer Luke Records
GHOSTFACE KILLA engineer Sony Records
GIOIA BRUNO engineer/producer/guitar Arista
INDIA IRIE engineer Murder Inc. Records
JAMIE FOXX engineer Warner Bros.
JEFFERSON STARSHIP live sound recording
P.DIDDY engineer/ co-producer Bad Boy Entertainment
MISSY ELLIOT engineer R.C.A
ALEJANDRA GUZMAN engineer B.M.G.
ANGEL MOON engineer / producer
ARTURO SANDOVAL engineer
C-MURDER engineer Priority Records
CARLOS VIVES engineer/2 Grammy Awards Sony Records
CHAYANNE mix Immortal/ Sony Discos
CHRISTIAN CASTRO engineer B.M.G.
CIRCO Engineer / Grammy nominee Head Music
COUNTRY JOE live sound recording
DESORDEN PUBLICO engineer Guerra Sound
DIEGO TORRES engineer B.M.G.
DOMINO engineer Def Jam Records
DON FRANCISCO engineer
5. ED CALLE engineer for various records
EMANUEL ORTEGA engineer Sony Records
FRANCO DA VITA engineer Sony Records
G DEP engineer
GISSELLE engineer B.M.G.
GRANDMA FUNK engineer / producer
GYPSY KINGS engineer Sony Records
JUAN GABRIEL engineer
JUSTIN CHURCH engineer Sony Records
LA SECTA engineer / guitar Fonovisa
LOS AUTENTICOS DECADENTES engineer B.M.G.
LOS BASILOS engineer Arista
LUCERO engineer Fonovisa
LUIS ENRICH engineer Warner Bros.
MALACATES engineer
MARCELO MORELO engineer B.M.G.
MASE engineer Bad Boy Records
MAJORS engineer E.M.I.
MOLOTOV engineer Universal
ORIGINAL LATIN ALL-STARS engineer Hot Records
PEPE ALVA engineer
RAUL DI BLASIO engineer B.M.G.
RICHARD ARJONA engineer Sony Records
SEVEN AURELIUS engineer / guitar Murder Inc. Records
SYNDICATE ARGENTINO DE HIP-HOP assistant engineer
TOP VICE engineer Compas Records
T-VICE engineer Compas Records
VOLUMEN CERO Engineer / Guitar / Warner Bros.
XUXU engineer B.M.G.
PRODUCERS and ENGINEERS
LENNY KRAVITZ ROCK
EDDIE KRAMER - LED ZEPPELIN/JIM I HENDRIX VARIOUS ROCK
MISSY ELLIOT R&B / HIP HOP
P.DIDDY - DREAM / LOON /BLACK ROB BAD BOY / HIP HOP
PRINCE LIVE PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATION
RON ST. GERMAN - CREED/TOOL/RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS / 311 + VARIOUS ROCK
MARIO WYNANS - HIP HOP R&B BAD BOY
AMAURI LOPEZ LATIN POP
CACHORRO LOPEZ LATIN POP
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