I'm Jean Ramamurthy, an audio production specialist with 10+ years of hands-on experience in full-cycle music production, in-studio recording, mixing, and mastering across the South African music industry. I excel at studio session management, vocal recording, signal flow, studio acoustics, sound design, beat production, and post-production processing for streaming platforms. I build and develop artist brands, drive audience growth through targeted digital marketing, and lead in-house production solutions. I founded Eastesthetic Studios in Edenvale, SA, and have produced commercially successful records for artists connected with Def Jam and Universal Music, while collaborating with partners like Mooncolour for voice-over direction, recording, mixing, and mastering for video advertisements.

Jean Ramamurthy

I'm Jean Ramamurthy, an audio production specialist with 10+ years of hands-on experience in full-cycle music production, in-studio recording, mixing, and mastering across the South African music industry. I excel at studio session management, vocal recording, signal flow, studio acoustics, sound design, beat production, and post-production processing for streaming platforms. I build and develop artist brands, drive audience growth through targeted digital marketing, and lead in-house production solutions. I founded Eastesthetic Studios in Edenvale, SA, and have produced commercially successful records for artists connected with Def Jam and Universal Music, while collaborating with partners like Mooncolour for voice-over direction, recording, mixing, and mastering for video advertisements.

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I’m Jean Ramamurthy, an audio production specialist with 10+ years of hands-on experience in full-cycle music production, in-studio recording, mixing, and mastering across the South African music industry. I excel at studio session management, vocal recording, signal flow, studio acoustics, sound design, beat production, and post-production processing for streaming platforms.

I build and develop artist brands, drive audience growth through targeted digital marketing, and lead in-house production solutions. I founded Eastesthetic Studios in Edenvale, SA, and have produced commercially successful records for artists connected with Def Jam and Universal Music, while collaborating with partners like Mooncolour for voice-over direction, recording, mixing, and mastering for video advertisements.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Eastethic Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded an independent record label and studio, releasing original music across major streaming platforms, developing artist brands, and delivering in-house production solutions for artists in the South African music industry. Collaborated with Mooncolour to direct, record, mix, and master voice-overs for video ads; led digital marketing strategies to grow audiences.
Executive Assistant at Compass
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Provided high-level administrative support to executive leadership, including calendar and email management, inbox organization, efficient scheduling, and professional communication using Microsoft Outlook and Google Workspace. Coordinated recruitment and onboarding, including new hire documentation and orientation, ensuring SA labour law compliance. Executed project management tasks and cross-departmental communication to ensure smooth delivery. Served as a client liaison to resolve concerns and maintain strong relationships.
DJ, Music Production & Songwriting at Self-employed / Eastethic Studios
January 1, 2015 - Present
Developed and produced in-house music for several influential South African brands, focusing on creating records for artists including Daze Culture, Krazyboy, Bhavs; produced records for Shelton Forbes; Ricky Tyler, leading to major-label distribution deals; performed as a DJ and contributed to songwriting.
DJ, Music Production & Songwriting at Eastesthetic Studios
January 1, 2015 - Present
Developed several influential music brands in the South African music industry; created in-house production solutions for artists; produced records for Ricky Tyler and Shelton Forbes; collaborated on in-house music production for major releases.
Founder & Music Producer at Eastesthetic Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded Eastesthetic Studios; released original music across major streaming platforms; developed artist brands and drove audience growth; produced records for Ricky Tyler (major label deal with Def Jam) and collaborated with Mooncolour on voice-over direction, recording, mixing, and mastering for video adverts.
Admin & Creative Asset at Educate Empower Learn
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Administration of daily operations and the music content creator.

Education

Administrative Assistant / Music Content Creator (certificate) at Educate Empower Learn - Pablo Lundal
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Qualifications

Google Digital Marketing Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other