Music Producer and Audio Engineer trained at the Gnessin School of Music, specializing in full-cycle music production, arrangement, recording, mixing and mastering. I’ve worked on vocal records, film-oriented music, experimental and ambient projects, acoustic recordings, cover re-arrangements and chamber music. My hands-on experience includes recording and producing vocals, strings, woodwinds, brass, drums, percussion and small ensembles. What sets me apart is the combination of musical and technical skills: I can develop an arrangement and production concept, work with live musicians and acoustic instruments, and take a track from the initial idea through recording, editing, mixing and mastering. My background spans pop, rock, electronic, ambient, cinematic and classical music, and I particularly enjoy projects that combine organic instrumentation with modern or experimental production.

Ivan Chashchin

Music Producer and Audio Engineer trained at the Gnessin School of Music, specializing in full-cycle music production, arrangement, recording, mixing and mastering. I’ve worked on vocal records, film-oriented music, experimental and ambient projects, acoustic recordings, cover re-arrangements and chamber music. My hands-on experience includes recording and producing vocals, strings, woodwinds, brass, drums, percussion and small ensembles. What sets me apart is the combination of musical and technical skills: I can develop an arrangement and production concept, work with live musicians and acoustic instruments, and take a track from the initial idea through recording, editing, mixing and mastering. My background spans pop, rock, electronic, ambient, cinematic and classical music, and I particularly enjoy projects that combine organic instrumentation with modern or experimental production.

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Music Producer and Audio Engineer trained at the Gnessin School of Music, specializing in full-cycle music production, arrangement, recording, mixing and mastering.

I’ve worked on vocal records, film-oriented music, experimental and ambient projects, acoustic recordings, cover re-arrangements and chamber music. My hands-on experience includes recording and producing vocals, strings, woodwinds, brass, drums, percussion and small ensembles.

What sets me apart is the combination of musical and technical skills: I can develop an arrangement and production concept, work with live musicians and acoustic instruments, and take a track from the initial idea through recording, editing, mixing and mastering.

My background spans pop, rock, electronic, ambient, cinematic and classical music, and I particularly enjoy projects that combine organic instrumentation with modern or experimental production.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Producer / Arranger / Audio Engineer at Independent
September 1, 2021 - Present
Worked independently on music production projects covering arrangement, recording, composition, editing, mixing and mastering. Produced original vocal music, re-arranged existing songs, and created music combining electronic, ambient, cinematic, pop-rock and acoustic elements. Recorded vocals and live instruments including strings, woodwinds, brass, drums and percussion. Some projects were released independently, while others were developed as original compositions and production projects during my formal studies in sound engineering and music production.
Recording Engineer / Music Producer at Gnesin music studio
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Worked in the college recording studio on a range of recording and music production projects for students and independent musicians. Recorded solo musicians and small ensembles, including academic and classical performances prepared for competitions, auditions and other formal submissions. Worked with different acoustic instruments and recording setups, handling microphone placement, recording sessions, editing and basic post-production. Also worked on original songs and music productions, including arranging, recording vocals and instruments, and developing tracks from initial ideas into finished productions. Some of these projects were subsequently released independently.

Education

Diploma in Music Sound Engineering at Gnessin School of Music
September 1, 2019 - June 26, 2023
Studied at the Gnessin School of Music in the Music Sound Engineering program, a multidisciplinary course combining professional music education with sound engineering, music production and composition. The program covered studio and live sound engineering, recording, mixing and mastering, computer music, arrangement, orchestration and sound design. I also received a comprehensive classical music education alongside practical training in contemporary music and electronic music technologies. My studies included hands-on work with DAWs, microphones and recording equipment, acoustic and electronic instruments, live ensembles, orchestration and music production across different genres.

Qualifications

Diploma in Music Sound Engineering
September 1, 2019 - June 26, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Taking a deep breath

    An experimental multi-section composition combining ambient textures with live acoustic performance.

    The track features a live-recorded drum kit and string quartet, with the arrangement moving through contrasting sections that range from intimate ambient passages to more rhythmically active and dynamic moments.

    I was responsible for the complete production, including composition, arrangement, recording of the live musicians, editing, mixing and mastering. The production was built around the contrast between organic acoustic performances and atmospheric sonic textures.

    https://on.soundcloud.com/rXh7qR1hAXbsf2Mkzu

    Fire

    An original trip-hop influenced track built around female vocals and a detailed electronic production.

    I handled the project from the initial musical concept through the final master, including composition, arrangement, vocal and instrumental recording, editing, sound selection and design, mixing and mastering.

    The production combines atmospheric electronic textures with organic musical elements, creating a dark and spacious sound while keeping the vocal performance at the center of the arrangement.

    This project demonstrates my ability to combine electronic production with a strong focus on songwriting, arrangement and sound design.

    https://on.soundcloud.com/Lr3M1kVhsugrEhQdJS

    Composer / Music Producer / Audio Engineer — Showreel 2026

    A selection of original music and production work showcasing my experience across composition, arrangement, recording and audio production.

    The showreel brings together contrasting styles and approaches, including cinematic and film-oriented music, ambient and electronic production, live acoustic recordings, contemporary pop and experimental music.

    I worked across the full production process, from developing musical ideas and arrangements to recording, editing, mixing and mastering. The projects feature both electronic production and live-recorded instruments and ensembles.

    The showreel is intended to demonstrate my range as a composer, music producer and audio engineer.

    Promise me

    A Russian-language pop song produced as a complete music production from the initial musical idea to the final master.

    I was responsible for the full creative and technical process, including arrangement, recording, instrumental and vocal production, editing, mixing and mastering. I developed the musical direction of the track and worked with the performers and recorded instruments to shape the final sound.

    The production combines contemporary pop elements with a detailed instrumental arrangement, balancing the vocal performance with the supporting instrumentation and production layers.