I'm Shay Bedard, an innovative audio engineer with 35+ years of hands-on experience across studio recording, live sound reinforcement, mixing, and mastering. I blend a refined analogue foundation with modern digital precision to deliver sonically compelling productions that connect with audiences and help artists reach peak performances. As a collaborative professional, I guide artists through performance development, optimize microphone technique and sound source placement, and manage end-to-end project workflows from pre-production to final master. I’m also a songwriter and orchestrator, and I own a studio that is developing educational programs in audio engineering.

Shay Bedard

I'm Shay Bedard, an innovative audio engineer with 35+ years of hands-on experience across studio recording, live sound reinforcement, mixing, and mastering. I blend a refined analogue foundation with modern digital precision to deliver sonically compelling productions that connect with audiences and help artists reach peak performances. As a collaborative professional, I guide artists through performance development, optimize microphone technique and sound source placement, and manage end-to-end project workflows from pre-production to final master. I’m also a songwriter and orchestrator, and I own a studio that is developing educational programs in audio engineering.

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I’m Shay Bedard, an innovative audio engineer with 35+ years of hands-on experience across studio recording, live sound reinforcement, mixing, and mastering. I blend a refined analogue foundation with modern digital precision to deliver sonically compelling productions that connect with audiences and help artists reach peak performances. As a collaborative professional, I guide artists through performance development, optimize microphone technique and sound source placement, and manage end-to-end project workflows from pre-production to final master. I’m also a songwriter and orchestrator, and I own a studio that is developing educational programs in audio engineering.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Audio Engineer / Producer at Shay’s Sound Studio
January 1, 1987 - Present
Founded and operated a full-service analogue/digital hybrid recording studio. Produce, record, mix, and master projects across rock, pop, country, funk and all genres. Deliver high-impact live sound experiences for audiences exceeding 1,000 attendees. Guide artists through performance development to capture authentic, emotionally compelling recordings. Manage full project lifecycle from pre-production to final master delivery. Maintain strong client retention through superior service and results-driven production methods.

Education

OSSD at Belleville Collegiate Institute & Vocational School
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Electronics at Loyalist College, Belleville, ON
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Audio Engineer & Producer Certification at Harmony Music Studio
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Course Developer – Government of Canada Audio Recording Program at Government of Canada
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Qualifications

Recorded Audio & Sound Design Arts Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
OSSD
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Electronics
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Audio Engineer & Producer Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Recorded Audio & Sound Design Arts Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026
Course Developer – Government of Canada Audio Recording Program
January 11, 2030 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education