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Hi, I’m Jake Kimmel, a creative producer and musician based in Boston with roots in Montreal and Ontario. I blend production, performance, and storytelling to help artists craft tracks that sound polished for streaming and live stages.
Over the past few years I released music to streaming platforms, engineered and mixed tracks, and collaborated with diverse artists while growing an online audience through strategic social content. I’m passionate about building collaborative creative cultures and delivering music that connects with listeners.
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Work Experience
Independent Music Career
January 1, 2021 - PresentReleased music to streaming platforms by writing, recording, and producing tracks with over 15,000 streams. Engineered, mixed, and mastered audio using Logic Pro, Pro Tools, iZotope Ozone, and Waves plugins. Managed distribution, metadata, and release strategy through DistroKid and other digital tools. Built an online following through Instagram, TikTok, and strategic content planning.
Founder, Creative Producer at 26 Records
January 1, 2021 - PresentLed home recording sessions with Berklee artists to shape their sonic identity and refine creative vision. Engineered and performed vocals, guitars, keys, bass, and programmed drums. Designed fast, artist-friendly workflows for home studio production.
Live Guitarist at Her Majesty’s Poor Sugar (Spotify)
January 1, 2025 - August 25, 2025Performed in Boston's student music scene, engaging diverse audiences in intimate and high-energy settings. Wrote guitar parts and designed tones to elevate existing arrangements.
Counselor-In-Training Coordinator at Camp Walden
August 31, 2025 - August 25, 2025Led camp-wide music performances and full-band shows, establishing a strong creative culture. Organized large-scale programming including leadership development and high-stake events. Mentored senior campers into leadership roles with confidence and compassion.
Voice Actor at Northern Talent Management
January 1, 2022 - August 25, 2025Recorded voiceovers for international productions including Monster Hunter Stories 2 and Vincenzo. Collaborated with directors and engineers in studio environments, honing vocal delivery and ADR skills.
Creative Producer at 26 Records
January 1, 2021 - PresentLed home-sessions with Berklee artists to shape their sonic identity and refine creative vision. Engineered and performed vocals, guitars, keys, bass, and programmed drums. Designed fast, artist-friendly workflows for home studio production.
Independent Musician at Independent Music Career
January 1, 2021 - PresentReleased music to streaming platforms with tracks garnering over 15,000 streams. Engineered, mixed, and mastered audio using Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Izotope Ozone, and Waves. Managed distribution, metadata, and release strategy via DistroKid and digital tools. Built an online following through Instagram, TikTok, and strategic content planning.
Live Guitarist at Her Majesty’s Poor Sugar (Spotify)
January 1, 2025 - August 25, 2025Performed in Boston's student music scene, engaging diverse audiences in intimate and high-energy settings. Wrote guitar parts and designed tones to elevate existing arrangements.
Counselor-In-Training Coordinator at Camp Walden
August 31, 2025 - August 25, 2025Led camp-wide music performances and full-band shows, establishing a strong creative culture. Organized large-scale programming including leadership development and high-stake events. Mentored senior campers into leadership roles with confidence and compassion.
Voice Actor at Northern Talent Management
December 31, 2022 - August 25, 2025Recorded voiceover for international productions including Monster Hunter Stories 2 and Vincenzo. Collaborated with directors and engineers in studio environments, honing vocal delivery and ADR skills.
Independent Music Career at Self-Employed / Independent Music Career
January 1, 2021 - November 27, 2025Released music to streaming platforms; wrote, recorded, and produced tracks with 15,000+ streams; engineered, mixed, and mastered using Logic Pro, Pro Tools, iZotope Ozone, and Waves plugins; managed distribution, metadata, and release strategy via DistroKid; built an online following on Instagram and TikTok; performed as a vocalist, guitarist, keys, bass, and programmed drums; designed fast, artist-friendly home studio workflows.
Live Guitarist at Her Majesty's Poor Sugar
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Live guitarist for Boston-based Spotify band; wrote guitar parts and designed tones to elevate existing arrangements.
Counselor-In-Training Coordinator at Camp Walden
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Led camp-wide music performances and full-band shows; organized large-scale programming including leadership development and high-stakes events; mentored senior campers into leadership roles with confidence and compassion.
Voice Actor at Northern Talent Management
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Recorded voiceover for international productions including Monster Hunter Stories 2 and Vincenzo; collaborated with directors and engineers in studio environments, honing vocal delivery and ADR skills.
Independent Music Career at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - November 27, 2025Self-managed independent music career: released music to streaming platforms (wrote, recorded, produced tracks with 15k+ streams); engineered, mixed, and mastered for multiple projects; performed at Live Aid Montreal 2025 and supported charitable fundraising; collaborated with Berklee artists to shape creative direction; oversaw distribution, metadata, and release strategy via DistroKid; built an online following on Instagram and TikTok; engineered and performed vocals, guitar, keys, bass, and programmed drums; created fast, artist-friendly home-studio workflows.
Live Guitarist at Her Majesty’s Poor Sugar (Spotify)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Performed in Boston's student music scene, engaging diverse audiences in intimate, high-energy settings; wrote guitar parts and redesigned tones to elevate existing arrangements.
Education
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Diploma, Cinema & Communications at Dawson CEGEP, Montreal
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Bachelor of Music, Independent Recording & Production at Berklee College of Music, Boston
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Diploma, Cinema & Communications at Dawson CEGEP, Montreal
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020Bachelor of Music at Berklee College Of Music, Boston
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Diploma, Cinema & Communications at Dawson College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020Bachelor of Music, Independent Recording & Production at Berklee College Of Music, Boston
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Diploma, Cinema & Communications at Dawson College (CEGEP), Montreal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020Qualifications
Graduated Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2021 - May 10, 2025Bachelor of Music in Independent Recording and Production
World Tour Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020World Tour Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services
Recorded voiceover (Young Red & Others) for international production Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin for the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, XBOX One, and PC.
My first album, ‘All I Know’, is out.
Released May 25th, 2025.
Written, recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by me.
These songs are my first ever. Right now, they are my portfolio, as I begin my career in the modern audio world. If you know me, you’ll know I am just a fan of getting better. This is my black water before the tap really gets going.
LISTEN:
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mJZe4G6XvA55wtajAX2jGG8URnqcZiD1k
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2I5mQq3FzWnyuv1OYTUjZY
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jake-kimmel/1740687160
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