ATH Studios is an independent audio production house built on a simple belief: Great sound has the power to move people. Founded in 2024 by Taban van der Pijl, the studio was born out of a lifelong passion for music, from the quiet intensity of a mixing desk to the electric energy of a live stage. We work with artists, events, and brands to craft audio experiences that resonate. Whether it's shaping a single track from scratch, pulling the perfect mix in the moment or organising an event that leaves a lasting impression. ATH Studios is your creative partner from concept to completion. Based in KwaZulu-Natal and happy to travel, we bring top-tier audio services wherever the music takes us. Qualifications: NQF5 Sound engineering

ATH Studios

ATH Studios is an independent audio production house built on a simple belief: Great sound has the power to move people. Founded in 2024 by Taban van der Pijl, the studio was born out of a lifelong passion for music, from the quiet intensity of a mixing desk to the electric energy of a live stage. We work with artists, events, and brands to craft audio experiences that resonate. Whether it's shaping a single track from scratch, pulling the perfect mix in the moment or organising an event that leaves a lasting impression. ATH Studios is your creative partner from concept to completion. Based in KwaZulu-Natal and happy to travel, we bring top-tier audio services wherever the music takes us. Qualifications: NQF5 Sound engineering

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ATH Studios is an independent audio production house built on a simple belief: Great sound has the power to move people. Founded in 2024 by
Taban van der Pijl, the studio was born out of a lifelong passion for music, from the quiet intensity of a mixing desk to the electric energy of a live
stage.
We work with artists, events, and brands to craft audio experiences that resonate. Whether it’s shaping a single track from scratch, pulling the
perfect mix in the moment or organising an event that leaves a lasting impression. ATH Studios is your creative partner from concept to completion.
Based in KwaZulu-Natal and happy to travel, we bring top-tier audio services wherever the music takes us.

Qualifications:
NQF5 Sound engineering

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
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Expert
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Intermediate
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Language

Afrikaans
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound engineer at ATH Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead Engineer, Event co Ordinator, Sound designer, Mix and Master Engineer
Live Sound Engineer at ATH Studios
January 1, 2025 - Present
Mixed multiple events at theatres, bars, festivals
Producer at ATH Studios
March 1, 2025 - Present
Produced multiple bands singles and albums, mixed and mastered

Education

Diploma at COPA
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
2 years course, NQF 5 qualification
Certificate at NQF4
February 26, 2026 - February 26, 2026

Qualifications

NQF 5 in Music and Sound Engineering
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Gaming, Retail, Computers & Electronics, Non-Profit Organization
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