I'm Donald Waugh, a sound designer and film composer based in Strathroy, Ontario. I specialize in recording, mixing and mastering unique Foley and real-world sounds, plus original music for film and media. I maintain high professional standards and work closely with clients to ensure sonic goals are met on time and within budget. I’m a multi-instrumentalist (drums, percussion, upright bass, banjo, organ) and an experienced music producer with over 20 years in the studio and on location. I work with a wide range of DAWs and can handle audio/video editing, mixing and mastering on Mac and PC, delivering industry‑standard files for any platform.…

Donald Waugh

I'm Donald Waugh, a sound designer and film composer based in Strathroy, Ontario. I specialize in recording, mixing and mastering unique Foley and real-world sounds, plus original music for film and media. I maintain high professional standards and work closely with clients to ensure sonic goals are met on time and within budget. I’m a multi-instrumentalist (drums, percussion, upright bass, banjo, organ) and an experienced music producer with over 20 years in the studio and on location. I work with a wide range of DAWs and can handle audio/video editing, mixing and mastering on Mac and PC, delivering industry‑standard files for any platform.…

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I’m Donald Waugh, a sound designer and film composer based in Strathroy, Ontario. I specialize in recording, mixing and mastering unique Foley and real-world sounds, plus original music for film and media. I maintain high professional standards and work closely with clients to ensure sonic goals are met on time and within budget.

I’m a multi-instrumentalist (drums, percussion, upright bass, banjo, organ) and an experienced music producer with over 20 years in the studio and on location. I work with a wide range of DAWs and can handle audio/video editing, mixing and mastering on Mac and PC, delivering industry‑standard files for any platform.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Designer/Film Composer at UnEarthing Roots (Documentary)
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Sound effects, Foley and original music composition for documentary; London, Ontario.
Sound Designer/Film Composer at Disconnected Reality
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Sound effects, Foley and original music composition for documentary short.
Sound Designer/Film Composer at Turkey Calls with Scott Thomson
October 31, 2023 - November 29, 2023
Video editing, sound redesign and film score
Founder/Creator at Airplai Productions
January 1, 2004 - Present
Compose original music for albums; create music videos, album photography; album/single production, mixing/mastering; maintain business website.
Founder at Donald Waugh Photography
January 1, 2015 - Present
Product advertising, head shots, family/child/baby photos, pet/animal shots, travel, corporate, wedding, real estate, creative shots.
Music Director at Compass Community Church
May 1, 2022 - Present
Create original sound design and music for church videos; upgrade audio/video for services and online content; direct music, audio, and video production; compose original theme song; photography/videography for promo materials.
Music Director/Founder/Multi-Instrumentalist/Vocalist at Airplai Band
January 1, 2004 - Present
Lead communications with venues/tour organizers; book performances; develop promotional material; band website management.
Mul D-Instrumentalist/Vocalist at Airplai Band
January 1, 2016 - Present
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist performing across genres.
Solo Bassist/Guitarist/Vocalist at Cruise Ship Tours
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
Performing as a solo bassist/guitarist/vocalist on cruise lines (Cunard, Norwegian, Princess, Carnival, Holland America).
Instrumentalist/Vocalist at Jamaica Tours/Freelance Musician
December 31, 1998 - December 30, 2014
Various live performances with Jamaica-based bands (JAKOOS and Jolly Boys Tour).

Education

Certificate – Audio Post-Production at Fanshawe College
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Diploma/Degree of Fine Arts at Edna Manley College (Kingston, Jamaica)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    paper Disconnected Reality (Short Film)

    Sound Designer/Film Composer at Disconnected Reality
    Sound effects, Foley and original music composition for documentary short.

    paper UnEarthing Roots (Documentary)

    Sound Designer/Film Composer at UnEarthing Roots (Documentary)
    Sound effects, Foley and original music composition for documentary; London, Ontario.

    paper Who Is Compass Community Church Strathroy?

    “Who Is Compass Community Church Strathroy?” is a documentary produced by Compass Community Church for marketing purposes. The music, sound design, video editing were all do by Donald Waugh.