Hi, I’m Aspene —a versatile music and audio professional with a passion for storytelling through sound. My career spans professional touring, music direction, and podcast production, where I blend live performance energy with precise editing, mixing, and sound design to elevate narrative and mood. I've collaborated with renowned artists, produced scores for multi-episode projects, and led creative direction for podcasts and broadcasts. Whether in the studio or on stage, I bring resilience, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every project, always aiming for immersive, polished results that engage audiences across platforms.

Aspene Taylor

Hi, I’m Aspene —a versatile music and audio professional with a passion for storytelling through sound. My career spans professional touring, music direction, and podcast production, where I blend live performance energy with precise editing, mixing, and sound design to elevate narrative and mood. I've collaborated with renowned artists, produced scores for multi-episode projects, and led creative direction for podcasts and broadcasts. Whether in the studio or on stage, I bring resilience, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every project, always aiming for immersive, polished results that engage audiences across platforms.

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Hi, I’m Aspene —a versatile music and audio professional with a passion for storytelling through sound. My career spans professional touring, music direction, and podcast production, where I blend live performance energy with precise editing, mixing, and sound design to elevate narrative and mood.

I’ve collaborated with renowned artists, produced scores for multi-episode projects, and led creative direction for podcasts and broadcasts. Whether in the studio or on stage, I bring resilience, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every project, always aiming for immersive, polished results that engage audiences across platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Korean
Beginner

Work Experience

Professional Touring Musician at Self-employed / Independent
January 1, 2013 - Present
Professional touring musician since 2013, performing across genres, delivering live performances and collaborating with editors, producers, contractors, and network partners. Crafted original music scores and edited audio for multiple projects. Proficient in playback engineering, sound design, and live performance. Performed at major venues including the VMAs, SNL, Lollapalooza South America, and Madison Square Garden. Skilled in Ableton Live, Waves, and Universal Audio plugins; experienced in composition and mixing for broadcast TV and podcasts.
Podcast Producer / Creative Director at The Glow Up Podcast
December 31, 2019 - Present
Produced over 100 compelling stories for multi-media platforms, driving a significant increase in monthly listeners. Managed daily editing of podcast episodes, growing online listenership substantially over 12 months. Collaborated on content development and scheduling, hosted guest speakers, and maintained strong audience engagement. Provided sound design, music direction, and cohesive production for broadcast TV and podcasts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (Jazz Studies)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment