Hi, I’m Baldemar Villarreal, a versatile audio professional with 20+ years of experience editing, mixing, and designing sound for music, film, TV, educational media, and digital content. I combine a creative storytelling approach with a technically precise workflow to deliver engaging, broadcast-ready audio and immersive soundscapes. I thrive in collaborative environments, bring strong leadership to large projects, and enjoy shaping sonic identities that support the narrative and the brand. Beyond studio work, I actively mentor and teach through music clinics and workshops, including ensemble direction and creative skills development. I collaborate across genres—Latin styles like mariachi and cumbia, as well as hybrid and contemporary formats—while maintaining a global perspective on licensing, distribution, and publishing workflows as an ASCAP-affiliated composer. Audio Reel: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi, I’m Baldemar Villarreal, a versatile audio professional with 20+ years of experience editing, mixing, and designing sound for music, film, TV, educational media, and digital content. I combine a creative storytelling approach with a technically precise workflow to deliver engaging, broadcast-ready audio and immersive soundscapes. I thrive in collaborative environments, bring strong leadership to large projects, and enjoy shaping sonic identities that support the narrative and the brand. Beyond studio work, I actively mentor and teach through music clinics and workshops, including ensemble direction and creative skills development. I collaborate across genres—Latin styles like mariachi and cumbia, as well as hybrid and contemporary formats—while maintaining a global perspective on licensing, distribution, and publishing workflows as an ASCAP-affiliated composer. Audio Reel: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi, I’m Baldemar Villarreal, a versatile audio professional with 20+ years of experience editing, mixing, and designing sound for music, film, TV, educational media, and digital content. I combine a creative storytelling approach with a technically precise workflow to deliver engaging, broadcast-ready audio and immersive soundscapes. I thrive in collaborative environments, bring strong leadership to large projects, and enjoy shaping sonic identities that support the narrative and the brand.

Beyond studio work, I actively mentor and teach through music clinics and workshops, including ensemble direction and creative skills development. I collaborate across genres—Latin styles like mariachi and cumbia, as well as hybrid and contemporary formats—while maintaining a global perspective on licensing, distribution, and publishing workflows as an ASCAP-affiliated composer.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Editor, Sound Designer, Music Producer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2007 - Present
Edit, mix, and master audio for music releases, short-form videos, educational media, social content, and promo spots. Provide full-suite audio cleanup including de-noising, de-reverb, EQ sculpting, spectral editing, and dynamic balancing. Create custom sound design elements, Foley, ambience, and emotional transitions for narration and branded content. Sync music, dialogue, and sound effects to picture with precise timing to enhance pacing and storytelling. Record and mix multi-instrument Latin, cumbia, mariachi, and hybrid-genre sessions. Deliver consistent loudness across platforms (YouTube, broadcast, streaming). Manage licensing, metadata, release formatting, and royalty distribution as an ASCAP-affiliated composer.
Producer & Music Director at Sebastian y Mariachi Charros De Oro
January 1, 2012 - Present
Produced and recorded commercial releases including full EPs, singles, and live arrangements. Directed performances for NBC’s America's Got Talent (Season 7); handled audio/music direction and pre-production. Managed rehearsals, arrangements, media assets, and recording logistics. Oversaw iTunes/streaming releases, royalty splits, and publishing workflows. Designed and maintained group’s media presence, demonstrating combined creative + technical ability.
Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Designer at Independent (Freelance)
January 1, 2007 - Present
Edit, mix, and master audio for music releases, short-form videos, educational media, social content, and promotional spots. Full-suite audio cleanup including de-noising, de-reverb, EQ sculpting, spectral editing, and dynamic balancing. Create custom sound design elements, Foley, ambiance, and emotional transitions; sync music, dialogue, and SFX to picture; produce and engineer multi-instrument Latin, cumbia, mariachi, and hybrid genre recordings; record and mix acoustic and electric guitars, bass, accordion, vocals, percussion, and ensemble arrangements; deliver consistent loudness across platforms; manage licensing, metadata, release formatting, and royalty distribution as an ASCAP composer.
Producer and Music Director at Sebastién y Mariachi Charros De Oro
January 1, 2012 - Present
Produced and recorded commercial releases including full EPs, singles, and live arrangements; directed performances for NBC’s America’s Got Talent (Season 7); managed rehearsals, arrangements, media assets, and recording logistics; oversaw iTunes/streaming releases, royalty splits, and publishing workflows; designed and maintained group’s media presence, demonstrating combined creative and technical ability.
Performer, Music Director at NBC America's Got Talent (Season 7)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Performed on the show and contributed as music director; handled audio/music direction and pre-production; featured in productions with notable creators and studios during Season 7.
Music Clinician & Workshop Director at Independent / Education Programs
January 1, 2010 - Present
Lead large ensemble rehearsals and sound-forward instruction; coordinate live audio needs at conferences, festivals, and workshops; develop and direct educational sessions.
Instructor / Lecturer (Audio-Adjacent Creative Skills) at Independent
January 1, 2012 - Present
Develop multimedia course content involving audio, video, and digital storytelling; produce educational recordings and voiceovers; manage large-scale creative projects (curriculum design, remote delivery, editing workflows); collaborate across teams to demonstrate communication and coordination skills.

Education

PhD (ABD) – Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education at University of the Incarnate Word
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
M.A. – Applied Philosophy & Ethics at Texas State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
B.A. – Philosophy (Minor: Music) at University of Texas at San Antonio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Ph.D. (ABD) – Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, & Adult Education at University of the Incarnate Word
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
M.A. – Applied Philosophy & Ethics at Texas State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
B.A. – Philosophy (Minor: Music) at University of Texas at San Antonio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

ASCAP affiliation (Songwriter)
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
ASCAP Affiliation – Composer
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other