Hi there! I'm Jake Gerl, a guitarist, composer, producer, sound designer, and music industry professional based in Los Angeles. I record, produce, and mix original scores, songs, audio spots, podcasts, and other media, collaborating with a wide range of clients from Cracker Barrel to Amazon to Armchair Productions. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, standout sound. With over eight years in audio production and more than two decades in the music industry, I bring hands-on experience across writing, recording, performing, copyright, and publishing. I'm passionate about creating compelling sounds and scores, helping teams reach ambitious goals through focused excellence and project optimization.

Jake Gerl

Hi there! I'm Jake Gerl, a guitarist, composer, producer, sound designer, and music industry professional based in Los Angeles. I record, produce, and mix original scores, songs, audio spots, podcasts, and other media, collaborating with a wide range of clients from Cracker Barrel to Amazon to Armchair Productions. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, standout sound. With over eight years in audio production and more than two decades in the music industry, I bring hands-on experience across writing, recording, performing, copyright, and publishing. I'm passionate about creating compelling sounds and scores, helping teams reach ambitious goals through focused excellence and project optimization.

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Hi there! I’m Jake Gerl, a guitarist, composer, producer, sound designer, and music industry professional based in Los Angeles. I record, produce, and mix original scores, songs, audio spots, podcasts, and other media, collaborating with a wide range of clients from Cracker Barrel to Amazon to Armchair Productions. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative ideas into polished, standout sound.

With over eight years in audio production and more than two decades in the music industry, I bring hands-on experience across writing, recording, performing, copyright, and publishing. I’m passionate about creating compelling sounds and scores, helping teams reach ambitious goals through focused excellence and project optimization.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Chinese
Beginner

Work Experience

Audio Producer / Sound Engineer (Freelance) at Stereo Couture
April 29, 2022 - Present
Edited, mixed, and produced sound effects, music, and dialogue tracks in Logic Pro X and Pro Tools for commercials, television, and film projects. Composed original music for shows like Netflix’s Ollie and Friends, YouTube’s Talking Tom, and companies such as Cracker Barrel. Have scored animated features such as the motion comic “Euroclydon.”
Audio Producer / Sound Designer at Freelance / Various Projects & Companies
January 1, 2020 - Present
Record, produce, and mix original scores, songs, audio commercials, podcasts, radio plays, and other media for clients such as Cracker Barrel, Third Story Studios, Pink Ambition Pole Fitness, and more. Schedule recording contracts with actors and talent, host and attend meetings with clients to maintain project goals, and write contracts for at-hire work.
Public Speaking & Leadership Instructor at Me to We
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Taught and mentored students in public speaking and leadership, created curriculum aligned with company tenets and goals, and participated in workshops to test original curriculum and further develop instructional skills.
Guitar & Music Instructor at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Provide guitar lessons to students of all ages and skill levels, teaching performance, music theory, technique, and transcription; design lessons across classical, funk, rock, jazz, and contemporary styles; support students with special needs and ensure safety and wellbeing throughout the lesson; assist in preparing for public and private performances such as concerts and recitals.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at James Madison University
August 20, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Degree in Music Industry Studies & Writing
TEFL/TESL Certification at International TEFL Academy
March 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Including a 120 hour practicum for the program as well

Qualifications

TEFL / TESL Certification
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
    Help! My Baby's a Rat! - Comedy Radio Play

    I was the sole audio producer, sound designer, and recording engineer for this project called "Help! My Baby’s a Rat! (or Everything in an Ad and an Ad for Everything).

    Working with over 15 voice actors, and spending months in my studio designing all the sounds, music, audio, dialogue, and more, this project was one of my most ambitious yet. I also participated in the voice acting, producing a few of the roles myself.

    You can start the video @0:35 to skip the intro, but do listen to all of the rich audio-only scenes and get immersed in the bizarre and wacky aural landscapes!

    Live! From the Rooftop - Music Video Series

    Here is the latest video in my series called, “Live! From the Rooftop”. I continue to find and collaborate with some of the most talented local musicians here in Los Angeles to share with the rest of the world. I record and produce all of the audio myself, as well as shooting and editing all of the footage to create the music video.

    The Hunt - anime theme song

    I wrote, played, and created all the music for this Armchair Production’s anime theme song. I also produced the song, tasked with mixing and mastering the entire track as well.

    Film Score - from the Motion Comic feature, Euroclydon

    I did all of the scoring and composing for this motion comic featured titled, “Euroclydon”. In this scene, one of the main antagonists finally gets his hands on one of the more elusive members of the rebel resistance group The Allied Sovereignty. A big surprise awaits these characters in this scene, along with some explosive scoring to add more tension and atmosphere!

    2nd Example Film Score - from the Motion Comic feature, Euroclydon

    In this scene, our character Daniel is having a difficult time living in the present when a much better though painful past calls to him from the virtual world. This melancholic score is one of my favorites and the piano cries beautifully to show how a memory can be both beautiful and painful all the same.

    Original Songwriting & Production - "Get to Know Me"

    In my old Beijing-based band, The Hunters, I found myself helping to write most of the music and lyrics that our band would perform. Here is our song, “Get to Know Me”, from our ep BLACKLIGHT. I am also the guitarist in this video and group.