I'm a studio sound engineer with a BAC+3 in music production, specializing in vocal and instrumental recording, mixing, mastering, and post-production. I am motivated to relocate to the USA for long-term opportunities in the music industry. I'm passionate about collaborating with artists and teams to deliver high-quality, genre-defining work. I've mentored local youth, led recording sessions, and built a positive studio environment while balancing technical excellence with creativity.

Damien Malka

I'm a studio sound engineer with a BAC+3 in music production, specializing in vocal and instrumental recording, mixing, mastering, and post-production. I am motivated to relocate to the USA for long-term opportunities in the music industry. I'm passionate about collaborating with artists and teams to deliver high-quality, genre-defining work. I've mentored local youth, led recording sessions, and built a positive studio environment while balancing technical excellence with creativity.

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I’m a studio sound engineer with a BAC+3 in music production, specializing in vocal and instrumental recording, mixing, mastering, and post-production. I am motivated to relocate to the USA for long-term opportunities in the music industry.
I’m passionate about collaborating with artists and teams to deliver high-quality, genre-defining work. I’ve mentored local youth, led recording sessions, and built a positive studio environment while balancing technical excellence with creativity.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

DJ (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
DJ freelance spécialisé dans le mixage de styles variés, avec une préférence pour l’urbain et les univers festifs. Expérience en bars, restaurants, mariages, festivals et soirées en discothèque. Création de playlists et de sets adaptés au public et au lieu, travail sur matériel Pioneer DJ et MacBook Pro, et utilisation de Serato DJ Pro pour les performances.
DJ at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
DJ mixing all music styles (with a focus on urban) and creating unique, memorable atmospheres for bars, restaurants, festivals, weddings, and private events; sets adapted to audience and client.
Régisseur Live/Studio at Les Studios La Source, Blaxound, AK Studios, French Cut
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023
Live/studio supervisor responsible for technical coordination, setup, sound checks, and operational flow across venues and studios; worked on recording, mixing and mastering of varied tracks.
Freelance Sound Engineer at Various Studios (REC 118, AWA...)
March 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
Worked with well-known French artists: Zola- 'Madame'; Dinos- 'Hamsterdam'; L2B- 'Tout pour l'équipe'. Collaborated with teams to meet industry standards on label projects.
Studio Manager & Mixing Engineer at Studios La Source
November 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Oversaw daily studio operations and session logistics; Engineered and mixed tracks for a variety of artists; Mentored local youth and fostered a positive studio environment.
Recording Assistant & Sound Engineer at Blaxound Studios
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022
Vocal/instrumental sessions using SSL and Neumann setups; Assisted with mixing and technical setup; Collaborated with producers on French urban projects.
Freelance Sound Engineer & Mixer at Home Studio
August 1, 2020 - Present
Home-based mixing and mastering for independent artists across Urban, Rock, Country, and Jazz; Managed entire audio production chain; Delivered genre-adapted mixes.
Mixing Engineer & Assistant at AK Studios
October 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020
Recorded, mixed and mastered tracks; included collaboration between Alkpote and Freeze Corleone; Assisted senior engineers and streamlined studio sessions.
Live Sound Engineer & DJ at Various Venues (Île-de-France)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Managed live sound for small acts and rock bands; DJ'd opening set for a headliner on June 21, 2024 for the Fête de la Musique; Handled sound checks, live mixing and artist coordination on site.
Music Producer / Artist at Independent projects / Self-produced
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Independent rapper and producer with several self-produced releases. Fully managed all aspects: vocal recording, sometimes the beat, arrangements, mixing, mastering. Collaborated with two US-based artists (Seattle and Pennsylvania).

Education

Baccalauréat STMG at Saint-Germain-en-Laye
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Baccalauréat STMG at Saint-Germain-en-Laye
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Baccalauréat Technologique du management et de la gestion at Saint-Germain-en-Laye
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026
Bachelor's degree - Music at 3is (International School of Cinema and Sound)
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022
French Baccalaureate - STMG (Finance Specialization) at Saint Thomas de Villeneuve
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019

Qualifications

Ingénieur du Son
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services