I'm Beatrice Balagna, a music recording engineer based in London with extensive experience collaborating with artists, producers, and brands across large-scale musical and orchestral productions. I pride myself on building strong, professional relationships with clients and delivering exceptional sound under pressure, from high-profile studio sessions to TV audio work. I thrive in demanding environments and consistently aim to exceed expectations through clear communication, precise task execution, and reliable results. Fluent in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton, and a wide range of plugins and digital/audio tools, I bring a methodical, problem-solving mindset to every project. My hands-on approach covers recording, editing, mixing, post-production, and live/broadcast environments, with a track record in orchestral contexts, remastering, and working with industry-leading studios and artists worldwide.

Beatrice Balagna

I'm Beatrice Balagna, a music recording engineer based in London with extensive experience collaborating with artists, producers, and brands across large-scale musical and orchestral productions. I pride myself on building strong, professional relationships with clients and delivering exceptional sound under pressure, from high-profile studio sessions to TV audio work. I thrive in demanding environments and consistently aim to exceed expectations through clear communication, precise task execution, and reliable results. Fluent in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton, and a wide range of plugins and digital/audio tools, I bring a methodical, problem-solving mindset to every project. My hands-on approach covers recording, editing, mixing, post-production, and live/broadcast environments, with a track record in orchestral contexts, remastering, and working with industry-leading studios and artists worldwide.

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I’m Beatrice Balagna, a music recording engineer based in London with extensive experience collaborating with artists, producers, and brands across large-scale musical and orchestral productions. I pride myself on building strong, professional relationships with clients and delivering exceptional sound under pressure, from high-profile studio sessions to TV audio work. I thrive in demanding environments and consistently aim to exceed expectations through clear communication, precise task execution, and reliable results.

Fluent in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton, and a wide range of plugins and digital/audio tools, I bring a methodical, problem-solving mindset to every project. My hands-on approach covers recording, editing, mixing, post-production, and live/broadcast environments, with a track record in orchestral contexts, remastering, and working with industry-leading studios and artists worldwide.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Engineer at British Grove Studios
May 1, 2025 - Present
Studio Assistant Engineer at British Grove Studios London
May 1, 2025 - Present
Support head engineers in tracking, session preparation, microphone placement, patching, and session coordination in demanding studio environments to ensure high-quality sound and smooth project flow.
Freelance Audio Engineer at Papercup
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Editing and mixing audio for TV shows, ensuring high-quality sound production for dialogue and sound effects. Restored and cleaned audio recordings for remastering purposes.
Freelance Sound Engineer/Assistant at Miloco Studios/Highwater Studios
March 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Engineering and assisting in complex sessions for artists such as Obongjayar, Oh Wonder, Eliza Oakes, with short-notice scheduling maintaining high-quality recordings.
Freelance Sound Engineer/Assistant at Dock Street Studios/Urchin Studios
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Engineering and assisting in complex sessions with notable artists and producers such as The XX, Japanese House, Nines, P2J; deputy manager responsibilities covering team and bookings.
Sound Engineer at Studio 13 London (for Dan Rothman London Grammar)
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Engineering several writing and production sessions in London Grammar’s studio for artists such as Katie Melua, Gia Ford and Holly Macve (credited as recording engineer).
Intern Sound Engineer Assistant at Studio 13 London
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Runner maintaining studio quality, organizing equipment, instruments and tools; high-level customer service.
Sound Engineer Assistant at Eve Recording Studios Manchester
July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Assisting and engineering artists such as Billy Ocean, Tim Burgess, The Orielles (credited).

Education

Digital Audio Production Degree at Fondazione Scuola APM - Italy
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Sound Engineering Degree at Fondazione Scuola APM - Italy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Certificate in Electronic Music Production at Gamma Music Institute - Italy
January 1, 2018 - January 20, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy at Faculty of Literature and Philosophy, University of Turin - Italy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Ableton Live Certified
January 1, 2018 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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