Freelance music producer, mixer, and engineer based in Los Angeles, operating Headwest Studio. I write, produce, record, mix, and master music across releases and live-performance projects, and I’ve collaborated with major artists and labels for years. I also teach music production and audio engineering at Cal Poly Pomona and Occidental College, covering recording, mixing/mastering, Pro Tools fundamentals, and senior project workshops. My work spans studio production, film/TV scoring, and music editor roles for multi-platform projects.

Daniel Ryan Long

Freelance music producer, mixer, and engineer based in Los Angeles, operating Headwest Studio. I write, produce, record, mix, and master music across releases and live-performance projects, and I’ve collaborated with major artists and labels for years. I also teach music production and audio engineering at Cal Poly Pomona and Occidental College, covering recording, mixing/mastering, Pro Tools fundamentals, and senior project workshops. My work spans studio production, film/TV scoring, and music editor roles for multi-platform projects.

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Freelance music producer, mixer, and engineer based in Los Angeles, operating Headwest Studio. I write, produce, record, mix, and master music across releases and live-performance projects, and I’ve collaborated with major artists and labels for years.

I also teach music production and audio engineering at Cal Poly Pomona and Occidental College, covering recording, mixing/mastering, Pro Tools fundamentals, and senior project workshops. My work spans studio production, film/TV scoring, and music editor roles for multi-platform projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Visiting Professor at Occidental College Music Department
January 1, 2022 - Present
Instructs Pro Tools fundamentals (including administering Pro Tools certification exams), teaches mixing and mastering, recording techniques, and oversees senior comprehensive project workshops and required senior projects for graduation.
Visiting Professor at Occidental College (Music Department)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Oversees and teaches Pro Tools fundamentals (including administering Pro Tools certification exams), mixing and mastering, recording techniques, and senior comprehensive project workshop.
Adjunct Professor at Cal Poly Pomona Music Department
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022
Taught undergraduate courses in music recording and mastering/editing/delivery, including semester-long sections and course instruction in recording techniques and production workflows.
Adjunct Professor at Cal Poly Pomona (Music Department)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2022
Taught music recording, mastering, editing, and delivery coursework, including semester-long recording and mastering labs.
Owner at Headwest Studio
January 1, 2006 - Present
Owner/operator of a Los Angeles studio providing music production, recording, mixing, and mastering services.
Owner, Headwest Studio at Headwest Studio
January 1, 2006 - Present
Runs a recording studio providing music production services including recording, mixing, and mastering for artists and clients.
Studio designer, owner, house engineer at Headgear Studio
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2013
Designed and operated studio workflows; served as house engineer responsible for in-studio recording and engineering services for client projects.
Freelance music producer, mixer, engineer, musician
January 1, 1998 - Present
Independently produces, records, mixes, and masters music projects; composes, performs, and supports end-to-end audio production needs for artists and releases.

Education

B.A. (International Relations) at University of Virginia
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Diploma in Audio Recording and Production at Institute for Audio Research
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
B.A. at University of Virginia
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Diploma at Institute for Audio Research
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Pro Tools certification exams (administered)
January 1, 2022 - August 25, 2026
Diploma in Audio Recording and Production
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Pro Tools certification exams administration (course-based)
January 1, 2022 - August 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services