I'm a seasoned music industry professional with over 30 years of experience as a Recording Engineer, Music Producer, studio owner, and artist manager. I craft sonic textures, lead recording sessions, and guide projects from concept to completion. I also teach Recording Technology and Music Business, run Budaful Sound Studios, and mentor students in songwriting, arranging, and production. I pride myself on delivering exceptional service and helping clients realize their creative vision.…

Juan "Jake" Rodriguez

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I'm a seasoned music industry professional with over 30 years of experience as a Recording Engineer, Music Producer, studio owner, and artist manager. I craft sonic textures, lead recording sessions, and guide projects from concept to completion. I also teach Recording Technology and Music Business, run Budaful Sound Studios, and mentor students in songwriting, arranging, and production. I pride myself on delivering exceptional service and helping clients realize their creative vision.…

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I’m a seasoned music industry professional with over 30 years of experience as a Recording Engineer, Music Producer, studio owner, and artist manager. I craft sonic textures, lead recording sessions, and guide projects from concept to completion.

I also teach Recording Technology and Music Business, run Budaful Sound Studios, and mentor students in songwriting, arranging, and production. I pride myself on delivering exceptional service and helping clients realize their creative vision.

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Skills

Experience Level

Music Theory
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Composition
Expert
Izotope Ozone
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Vocal
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Beats
Expert
Ableton Live
Expert
Instrumental
Intermediate
Guitar Pro
Intermediate
GarageBand
Intermediate
Backing Vocal
Intermediate
Audacity
Intermediate
Social Media Design
Intermediate
Web Design
Intermediate
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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.
Owner at Budaful Sound Studios
January 24, 2024 - Present
Provide recording/mixing and music production services for clients using ProTools 2025, Ozone 10, Arcade, Splice, Suno, Fadr, Audimee, and the Waves Bundle; manage studio operations and client relations.

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
Certificate of Completion at CyberTex Institute of Technology, Austin, TX
January 1, 2015 - March 26, 2026
Recording Engineering Courses at Columbia College, Chicago, IL
May 1, 1992 - March 26, 2026
Certificate of Completion at The Recording Workshop, Chillicothe, OH
February 1, 1990 - March 26, 2026
Certificate of Completion: Network Engineer at CyberTex Institute of Technology
January 1, 2015 - March 26, 2026
Recording Engineering Courses at Columbia College, Chicago, IL
May 1, 1992 - March 26, 2026
Certificate of Completion: Recording Engineer and Music Production at The Recording Workshop
February 1, 1990 - March 26, 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
Certificate of Completion: Recording Engineer and Music Production
February 1, 1990 - March 26, 2026
Course: Recording Engineering Courses
May 1, 1992 - March 26, 2026
Certificate of Completion: Network Engineer
January 1, 2015 - March 26, 2026
Certificate: Network Engineer
January 1, 2015 - March 26, 2026
Certificate: Recording Engineer and Music Production
February 1, 1990 - March 26, 2026

Industry Experience

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