Ben Edward Connor

Led design and delivery of a comprehensive performing arts curriculum, developed professional development for staff, and coordinated cross-curricular units to integrate creative arts with core subjects.

Managed live sound for university events, conducted sound quality checks, front-of-house mixing, and system maintenance to ensure consistent audio standards.

Wrote, arranged, recorded and produced original songs across a variety of genres — from synth-heavy, psychedelic-pop to acoustic-based tracks. Began composition on acoustic guitar or piano to lay foundations of melody, lyrics and structure; then developed production with synths, electronic textures, and layered instrumentation to create full recordings. Engineered and mixed recordings: set up home / project-studio sessions, managed tracking, editing, mixing and mastering to produce final masters suitable for digital release or live performance. Collaborated with band members / other musicians: coordinated sessions, managed recording schedules, offered creative input on arrangements and performance. Demonstrated versatility and creative range, blending acoustic songwriting roots with modern production sensibilities to craft cohesive tracks appealing to both indie-pop and synth-pop audiences.