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I am Ethan Loafman, a dedicated and detail-oriented audio engineer with 15 years of experience in music, now expanding into audio post. I specialize in sound editing and mixing, blending creativity with industry best practices to deliver high-quality work for clients and projects.
I’m eager to collaborate with creative teams to craft immersive audio experiences that captivate audiences. I bring hands-on production, recording, and post-production skills across genres and formats, from studio sessions to location sound and ADR.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Freelance Audio Engineer/Music Producer at Self-employed / Freelance
September 1, 2009 - PresentMixing and mastering projects for clients and personal work, with over 1.5M streams and placements on Spotify Editorial playlists. Production, composition, sound design and recording across Electronic, Rock, Hip Hop, and Classical genres. Maintains competitive mix standards and collaborates with clients and talent to facilitate the best performances.
Music Director at School of Rock
September 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025Oversee the music program for the Barrington & Oak Park locations, one of the largest School of Rock franchises. Responsible for curriculum programming, managing a team of over 35 part-time instructors, and interfacing with clients (parents and students) to problem-solve and enhance the experience; maintain equipment, gear, instruments, PA systems, and space upkeep.
Freelance Audio Engineer / Music Producer at Self-Employed / Freelance
September 1, 2009 - PresentMixing and mastering projects for clients and personal work; over 1.5M streams including placements on Spotify Editorial playlists; maintained commercial & industry competitive mix standards for every project; production, composition, sound design and recording for genres (Electronic, Rock, Hip Hop, Classical); staying current with styles and approaches for genres and consistently learning new software and techniques; strong client & talent collaboration to facilitate the best performances.
Music Director at School of Rock
September 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025Oversee the music program for a large franchise (approx. 500 students); programming music selection and senior administration for curriculum; manage a team of over 35 part-time instructors; hiring, training and performance outcomes; interface with clients (parents, students) to problem solve and enrich experiences; maintain equipment, gear, instruments, amplifiers and PA systems and facility upkeep.
Freelance Audio Engineer / Music Producer at Independent (Freelance)
September 1, 2009 - PresentMixing and Mastering projects for clients and personal work; over 1.5m streams with placements on Spotify Editorial playlists; maintain industry-standard mix quality; production, composition, sound design and recording across electronic, rock, hip hop, and classical; stay current with styles and software; strong client communication to facilitate performances.
Music Director at School of Rock
September 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025Oversee the Music program in a management role; responsible for the music education experience for 500 students; programming music selection for the school as well as senior administration for curriculum; manage a team of over 35 part-time instructors; hiring, training and overseeing results from staff in the lesson & rehearsal rooms; interface with clients (parents & children, adult students) to problem solve and enrich experience; maintaining equipment, gear, instruments, amplifiers and PA systems, as well as general upkeep of the space.
Freelance Audio Engineer/Music Producer at Freelance
September 1, 2009 - PresentMixing and mastering projects for clients and personal work; over 1.5 million streams, including placements on Spotify Editorial playlists; maintaining commercial and industry-competitive mix standards for every project; production, composition, sound design and recording across electronic, rock, hip hop, and classical genres.
Music Director at School of Rock
September 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025Oversee the music program in a management role for one of the world's largest School of Rock franchises (Barrington & Oak Park, IL) with 500 students. Responsible for music education experience, programming music selections and curriculum, and senior administration. Manage a team of over 35 part-time instructors; hiring, training, and overseeing results from staff in lesson & rehearsal rooms. Interface with clients (parents & children, adult students) to problem solve and enrich experience; maintenance of equipment, gear, instruments, amplifiers, PA systems, and space upkeep.
Education
M.A. in Sound Arts & Industries at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025B.A. Audio Arts & Acoustics; Audio Design & Production at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2013M.A. at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025B.A. at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2013M.A. at Northwestern University
August 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025B.A. at Columbia College Chicago
August 1, 2013 - October 14, 2025M.A. in Sound Arts & Industries at Northwestern University
August 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025B.A. Audio Arts & Acoustics; Audio Design & Production at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2013Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
Skills
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Expert
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Beginner
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