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I’m Graham Shaw—sound engineer, studio owner, producer, and drum tech based in Georgina, ON. With 20+ years across live and studio work, I deliver mixes that blend vintage character with modern clarity, backed by an elite drummer’s ear. I help translate an artist’s vision into release-ready results, whether I’m running FOH at major festivals or recording, editing, and producing at Nik Nak Studio. I also design, build, tune, restore, and repair drum kits to keep sessions and tours hitting exactly where they need to.…I’m Graham Shaw—sound engineer, studio owner, producer, and drum tech based in Georgina, ON. With 20+ years across live and studio work, I deliver mixes that blend vintage character with modern clarity, backed by an elite drummer’s ear. I help translate an artist’s vision into release-ready results, whether I’m running FOH at major festivals or recording, editing, and producing at Nik Nak Studio. I also design, build, tune, restore, and repair drum kits to keep sessions and tours hitting exactly where they need to.

Graham Shaw

Sound Engineer, Audio Mixer, Music Producer, +2

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I’m Graham Shaw—sound engineer, studio owner, producer, and drum tech based in Georgina, ON. With 20+ years across live and studio work, I deliver mixes that blend vintage character with modern clarity, backed by an elite drummer’s ear. I help translate an artist’s vision into release-ready results, whether I’m running FOH at major festivals or recording, editing, and producing at Nik Nak Studio. I also design, build, tune, restore, and repair drum kits to keep sessions and tours hitting exactly where they need to.…I’m Graham Shaw—sound engineer, studio owner, producer, and drum tech based in Georgina, ON. With 20+ years across live and studio work, I deliver mixes that blend vintage character with modern clarity, backed by an elite drummer’s ear. I help translate an artist’s vision into release-ready results, whether I’m running FOH at major festivals or recording, editing, and producing at Nik Nak Studio. I also design, build, tune, restore, and repair drum kits to keep sessions and tours hitting exactly where they need to.

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I’m Graham Shaw—sound engineer, studio owner, producer, and drum tech based in Georgina, ON. With 20+ years across live and studio work, I deliver mixes that blend vintage character with modern clarity, backed by an elite drummer’s ear.

I help translate an artist’s vision into release-ready results, whether I’m running FOH at major festivals or recording, editing, and producing at Nik Nak Studio. I also design, build, tune, restore, and repair drum kits to keep sessions and tours hitting exactly where they need to.

Skills

Experience Level

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Expert

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Sole FOH Engineer (via Crown Lands tours) at Crown Lands

January 1, 2018 - Present

Sole FOH engineer for Crown Lands (Juno-winning) from 2018 onward, including opening for KISS, Greta Van Fleet, Rival Sons, The Hu, and major national/international festivals. Deliver live sound and translate band performance into consistent, release-quality sonic results.

Freelance Live Sound Engineer at Various stage & backline companies – Ontario

January 1, 2008 - Present

Analyze venue acoustics and design/execute optimal PA setups for sonic perfection. Set up and operate small to large-scale PA systems across analog and digital workflows. Skilled as FOH and monitor engineer, including RF coordination for mics and IEMs, system tuning, and front-of-house delivery for high-profile events. Led FOH for events including Beaches Jazz Festival and Kerr Fest (featuring Jim Cuddy, Teenage Head), with average attendance over 20k+, and served as sole FOH for major touring acts via Crown Lands engagements.

Live sound engineer at Freelance

June 1, 2007 - Present

Setup PA and staging for live performances. Mixing a wide variety of styles of music and speech in a wide variety of situations.

Mixing engineer at Freelance

May 1, 2005 - Present

Recording, producing, mixing, session drummer for numerous local bands and projects.

Owner / Operator & Recording Engineer at Nik Nak Studio

January 1, 2005 - Present

Record, edit, and mix audio for music, voice-overs, podcasts, solo artists, and full bands. Provide feedback on sound and arrangement choices and collaborate directly with artists to achieve their creative goals. Credited for recording and mixing and also serves as drum tech for Crown Lands projects (including releases with 500k+ viewed singles).

Freelance Drum Tech / Percussion Designer & Builder / Session Drummer

January 1, 2004 - Present

Provide drum tech services and custom percussion design/build, including shell restoration, refinishing, re-wrapping, reheading (natural and synthetic), rope and hardware tuning, and repair/import of percussion instruments. Perform as a session drummer for studio and live sessions with click/track preparation and multi-genre playing. Served as drum tech for artists including Edwin (I Mother Earth), and supported major rehearsals including Dave Grohl-related Taylor Hawkins Tribute rehearsal and Ian Paice (Deep Purple) rehearsal.