Music Production MA graduate looking to continue my career as a professional creative. I am experienced in Audio Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Project and Equipment Management. I have a specialism in creating ambient / soundtrack style music, completing my masters final project creating ambient music without computers. I achieved this by using Tascam digital recorders and hardware synths, substituting plugins for physical effects pedals. I produce and listen to a wide range of different styles of music

James Skinner

Music Production MA graduate looking to continue my career as a professional creative. I am experienced in Audio Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Project and Equipment Management. I have a specialism in creating ambient / soundtrack style music, completing my masters final project creating ambient music without computers. I achieved this by using Tascam digital recorders and hardware synths, substituting plugins for physical effects pedals. I produce and listen to a wide range of different styles of music

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Music Production MA graduate looking to continue my career as a professional creative. I am experienced in Audio Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Project and Equipment Management.

I have a specialism in creating ambient / soundtrack style music, completing my masters final project creating ambient music without computers. I achieved this by using Tascam digital recorders and hardware synths, substituting plugins for physical effects pedals. I produce and listen to a wide range of different styles of music

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Equipment Manager at The Rhythm Studio
September 1, 2024 - September 14, 2025
Managed instruments and production equipment, ordered new gear and peripherals, coordinated external repairs, repaired instruments and amps (including soldering and parts orders), oversaw two iMacs (teacher and reception), provided tech support to students and staff, set up classrooms before lessons, and assembled equipment for performances at venues such as Bush Hall, The Half Moon, The Troubadour, and The Bread & Roses.
Administrative & Fundraising Coordinator at The Rhythm Studio Foundation
May 1, 2023 - September 14, 2025
Handled admin for the foundation; wrote emails, completed spreadsheets, managed files, and liaised with potential sponsors. Ran fundraising concerts for The Rhythm Studio Foundation and wrote articles for the foundation website.
Supervisor / Head Of Marketing & Events Management at Picture House Cinemas, Bromley
May 1, 2023 - September 14, 2025
Led a team of customer service staff, managed cash handling, addressed customer queries and complaints professionally, coordinated with external companies, resolved technical issues (projectors, tills), managed equipment (PA system, mixers, microphones), ran Bromley Picture House social media and in-house marketing, and hosted open mic nights while booking acts.

Education

Master of Arts Degree in Music Production at Spirit Studios, Manchester
September 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
BA (Hons) Degree in Creative Music Production at The Academy of Contemporary Music, London
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
A-Levels at Wilmington Academy, Wilmington
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017

Qualifications

St Johns Ambulance First Aid Certificate
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2026
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certification
May 1, 2023 - September 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE603 Nothing Ever Really Changed - Destiny K
    This is a pop track which I was commissioned to master for Destiny K, a hyperpop artist based out of Manchester, UK. I mastered this solely with software using plugins such as the Fab Filter Q3, Waves SSL Bus Compressor and the Fab Filter L2 Limiter. music master