I’m Dr. Jose Manuel Cubides - Gutierrez, a passionate music production tutor and freelance music producer with extensive experience in recording, mixing, mastering, and sound design. I've been fortunate to work in various educational institutions, including The Brit School and ACM Guildford, where I teach a range of music technology and production modules. I enjoy helping students develop their creative and technical skills in music production and audio technology. Alongside teaching, I have over two decades of hands-on experience as a freelance music producer and sound engineer, working on projects that span music composition, sound design, and post-production. I’m passionate about blending creativity with research, and I actively contribute to conferences and the broader music production research community.

Dr. Jose Manuel Cubides - Gutierrez

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I’m Dr. Jose Manuel Cubides - Gutierrez, a passionate music production tutor and freelance music producer with extensive experience in recording, mixing, mastering, and sound design. I've been fortunate to work in various educational institutions, including The Brit School and ACM Guildford, where I teach a range of music technology and production modules. I enjoy helping students develop their creative and technical skills in music production and audio technology. Alongside teaching, I have over two decades of hands-on experience as a freelance music producer and sound engineer, working on projects that span music composition, sound design, and post-production. I’m passionate about blending creativity with research, and I actively contribute to conferences and the broader music production research community.

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I’m Dr. Jose Manuel Cubides - Gutierrez, a passionate music production tutor and freelance music producer with extensive experience in recording, mixing, mastering, and sound design. I’ve been fortunate to work in various educational institutions, including The Brit School and ACM Guildford, where I teach a range of music technology and production modules. I enjoy helping students develop their creative and technical skills in music production and audio technology.

Alongside teaching, I have over two decades of hands-on experience as a freelance music producer and sound engineer, working on projects that span music composition, sound design, and post-production. I’m passionate about blending creativity with research, and I actively contribute to conferences and the broader music production research community.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Production Tutor at The Brit School – Brit kids
September 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching music production, sound design, composition, mixing, mastering, and audio technology to students. Responsibilities include module leadership in subjects like Applied Research, Sound Design, Composition, Music Theory, Immersive Audio, and Music for Film and TV, alongside supervising dissertations and exit projects.
Tutor at ACM Guildford - London
January 1, 2019 - Present
Leading various advanced modules related to music production including Instrument Design and Synthesis, Mixing and Mastering, Acoustics, and Audio for Broadcast. Also contributing to research methods, critical thinking, and dissertation supervision in music production courses.
Freelance Music Producer - Recording, Mixing, Mastering Engineer, Sound Designer
January 1, 1998 - Present
Providing freelance services in music production, recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, and post-production. Working with artists and clients to bring creative audio projects to life across various media and platforms.
Tutor at London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM)
January 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Taught critical writing, study skills, and paper presentations to music production students to enhance academic and professional research capabilities.
Music Production Tutor at The Brit School – Brit kids
September 1, 2024 - Present
Providing tutoring in music production, covering areas such as sound design, synthesis, composition, arrangement, and mastering to students at The Brit School.
Tutor at ACM Guildford - London, London - Guildford, UK
January 1, 2019 - Present
Leading teaching modules including Level 7 MA Applied Research, Instrument Design and Synthesis, Sound Design and Synthesis, Composition and Arrangement, Music Theory, Mastering, Music for Film and TV, Immersive audio, Audio for TV and Broadcast, Cultural and Industry Studies, Mixing and Mastering, Advanced Recording Techniques, Acoustics, Recording Pro-Workshop, Music Technology involving Logic, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools, Dissertation Seminar and Supervision, Research Methods, Critical Thinking, and Creative Audio Technology.
Freelance Music Producer - Recording, Mixing, Mastering Engineer, Sound Designer - Post Production at Self-employed
January 1, 1998 - Present
Engaged in freelance projects that encompass music production, recording, mixing, mastering, and sound design within post-production settings, serving diverse clients since 1998.
Tutor at LCCM – London College of Contemporary Music London
January 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Teaching critical writing and study skills courses, guiding students on paper presentations and academic skill development from September 2023 to January 2024.

Education

DMus Electroacoustic and Electronic Music Composition at University of West London - London College of Music
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
MA Record Production at University of West London - London College of Music
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Cert HE Popular Music Performance - Electric Guitar at Tech Music Schools, London
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
BA General Musicianship with emphasis in Music Production at Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
High School Diploma at Gimnasio Moderno, Bogota, Colombia
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1993
Doctor of Music (DMus) at University of West London - London College of Music
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Master of Arts (MA) at University of West London - London College of Music
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) at Tech Music Schools, London
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Universidad de Los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
High School Diploma at Gimnasio Moderno, Bogota, Colombia
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1991

Qualifications

Mixing and Mastering Course
October 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Electronic Music Composition - Ableton Live
October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Writing for University
February 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012
SMPR – Society for Music Production Research Membership
June 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
ASARP - Association for the Art of Record Production Membership
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023
IASPM - International Association for the Study of Popular Music Membership
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023
Musicians Union Membership
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
PRS for Music Membership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023
PPL UK Membership
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023
Mixing and Mastering, Goldsmiths University London
October 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Electronic Music Composition - Ableton Live, Point Blank Music School London
October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Writing for University, London School of English
February 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Membership, Society for Music Production Research (SMPR)
June 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Membership, Association for the Art of Record Production (ASARP)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023
Membership, International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023
Membership, Musicians Union
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Membership, PRS for Music
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023
Membership, PPL UK
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services