Hi, I’m Jake ”JkBNmbl" (Pronounced Jake B Nimble) Rodriguez, a music industry professional with 25+ years of experience. I’ve built a career as a recording engineer, vocal/music producer, and studio owner, helping artists capture their best performances and grow their careers. Based in the Austin, Texas, I’ve led operations at BUDAful (Pronounced Beautiful) Sound Studios and collaborated with clients across genres to deliver high-quality recordings, mixes, and productions. I’m also passionate about teaching and mentorship, with experience running after-school programs and summer tech courses in recording technology and the music business. I combine technical precision with creative problem-solving, and I’m committed to providing excellent customer service and results for every client. No project is too big , or too small, and I wold LOVE the opportunity to work on your project!

Jake ”JkBNimbl" Rodriguez

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Hi, I’m Jake ”JkBNmbl" (Pronounced Jake B Nimble) Rodriguez, a music industry professional with 25+ years of experience. I’ve built a career as a recording engineer, vocal/music producer, and studio owner, helping artists capture their best performances and grow their careers. Based in the Austin, Texas, I’ve led operations at BUDAful (Pronounced Beautiful) Sound Studios and collaborated with clients across genres to deliver high-quality recordings, mixes, and productions. I’m also passionate about teaching and mentorship, with experience running after-school programs and summer tech courses in recording technology and the music business. I combine technical precision with creative problem-solving, and I’m committed to providing excellent customer service and results for every client. No project is too big , or too small, and I wold LOVE the opportunity to work on your project!

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Hi, I’m Jake ”JkBNmbl" (Pronounced Jake B Nimble) Rodriguez, a music industry professional with 25+ years of experience. I’ve built a career as a recording engineer, vocal/music producer, and studio owner, helping artists capture their best performances and grow their careers.

Based in the Austin, Texas, I’ve led operations at BUDAful (Pronounced Beautiful) Sound Studios and collaborated with clients across genres to deliver high-quality recordings, mixes, and productions.

I’m also passionate about teaching and mentorship, with experience running after-school programs and summer tech courses in recording technology and the music business. I combine technical precision with creative problem-solving, and I’m committed to providing excellent customer service and results for every client.

No project is too big , or too small, and I wold LOVE the opportunity to work on your project!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at Urban Grooves Productions
April 1, 2005 - Present
Provide music production services for clients using Logic ProX and ProTools HD software. Pitch and sell production packages to clients, create and design after-school curriculum, and teach after-school classes through the educational company MRPT (Music Recording Production Technology).
Owner at Takeoff Terminal Studios
October 31, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Provide recording engineering services using ProTools HD recording software, including recording live bands and live video podcasts. Manage social media updates, marketing, and promotion for the studio, clients, and their products.
Summer Tech Program Instructor at Digital Media Academy
July 31, 2018 - August 3, 2025
Taught Logic Pro X, Ableton LIVE, and iZotope OZONE to summer campers.
Owner at Budaful Sound Studios
December 31, 2023 - Present
Provide recording/mixing and music production services for clients using ProTools 2025, Ozone 10, Arcade, Splice, Suno, Fadr, Audimee, along with the Waves Bundle.
Designer/Owner at MRPT (Music Recording Production Technology)
July 28, 2012 - Present
Created/designed after-school curriculum teaching students to write, arrange, record, and produce an original song, that would later be promoted/sold through Social media sites.
Summer Tech Program Instructor at Digital Media Academy
July 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
Taught Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and iZotope Ozone to Summer campers.

Education

Basic Recording Engineering Courses at Columbia College
January 1, 1991 - May 31, 1992
Certificate of Completion: Recording Engineer and Music Production at The Recording Workshop, Chillicothe, OH
February 1, 1990 - April 16, 1990
Certificate of Completion: Network Engineering at CyberTex Institute Of Technology
February 3, 2014 - January 16, 2015
Certificate of Completion: Network Engineer at CyberTex Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Recording Engineering Courses at Columbia College, Chicago, IL
May 1, 1992 - February 10, 2026
Certificate of Completion: Recording Engineer and Music Production at The Recording Workshop, Chillicothe, OH
February 1, 1990 - February 10, 2026

Qualifications

Network Engineer Certificate
February 3, 2014 - January 16, 2015
Certificate of Completion: Recording Engineer and Music Production
February 1, 1990 - April 16, 1990
Network Engineer Certificate
January 1, 2015 - February 10, 2026
Recording Engineer and Music Production Certificate
February 1, 1990 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other