Website: justinbatad.com Hi, I'm Justin, a Grammy-credited music and audio professional with 17+ years working with top-tier artists and teams. I lead executive production and deliver record production, mixing, engineering, and songwriting at a high standard. I'm passionate about narrative, taste, clarity, and momentum, and I love exploring where music and technology meet to shape culture and experience. I excel at artist relations and project management, ensuring creative goals align with schedules and budgets. Based in Santa Monica, I bring a collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a curiosity for new tools and approaches to keep sound fresh and impactful. * Feel free to reach out and let me know your project needs.

Justin Batad

Website: justinbatad.com Hi, I'm Justin, a Grammy-credited music and audio professional with 17+ years working with top-tier artists and teams. I lead executive production and deliver record production, mixing, engineering, and songwriting at a high standard. I'm passionate about narrative, taste, clarity, and momentum, and I love exploring where music and technology meet to shape culture and experience. I excel at artist relations and project management, ensuring creative goals align with schedules and budgets. Based in Santa Monica, I bring a collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a curiosity for new tools and approaches to keep sound fresh and impactful. * Feel free to reach out and let me know your project needs.

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Website: justinbatad.com

Hi, I’m Justin, a Grammy-credited music and audio professional with 17+ years working with top-tier artists and teams. I lead executive production and deliver record production, mixing, engineering, and songwriting at a high standard. I’m passionate about narrative, taste, clarity, and momentum, and I love exploring where music and technology meet to shape culture and experience.

I excel at artist relations and project management, ensuring creative goals align with schedules and budgets. Based in Santa Monica, I bring a collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a curiosity for new tools and approaches to keep sound fresh and impactful.

  • Feel free to reach out and let me know your project needs.
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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer | Mixer | Engineer | Songwriter at Just Push Play
August 1, 2023 - Present
Producer, mixer, and engineer providing executive production, record production, and songwriting services for high-profile projects. Based in Santa Monica, focusing on narrative, clarity, and momentum across collaborations with top-tier artists and teams.
Personal Engineer/Mixer at Noisy Head Productions
January 1, 2012 - August 1, 2023
Personal engineer and mixer for Dion “No ID” Wilson; Dolby Atmos mixer; Snoh Aalegra live streams and Coachella performance; assistant engineer on Snoh Aalegra projects; producer/engineer for Empire Of The Sun and related DREAMS projects; broad experience with major label and publisher clients.
Engineer/Assistant Engineer at Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records (Universal Music Group)
February 28, 2010 - February 29, 2012
Selected credits with top artists; American Idol, Season Ten; contributed to high-profile recording projects; Assistant Mix Engineer for Diddy – Dirty Money album.
Assistant Engineer at Sage & Sound Recording
December 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010
Assisted on sessions for a wide range of artists; notable clients include Bob Rock, Gavin Rossdale, Ron Wood, Sean Lennon, Jon Brion, Natasha Bedingfield, Puddle of Mudd, Seether, Dave Sardy.
Studio Runner/Assistant at Conway Recording Studio
August 31, 2008 - August 31, 2009
Studio runner/assistant supporting high-profile producers and artists; clients included Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Claude Kelly, Alicia Keys, Kesha, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Flo Rida, Benny Blanco, Peter Mokran.

Education

Audio Engineering & Live Sound Certificate at Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Music Business & Music Performance at Glendale Community College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

2026 Grammy Nominated Album
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Jon Batiste: Big Money - Best Americana Album - Best Americana Roots Song - Best Americana Roots Performance
2023 Grammy Nominated Song
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Snoh Aalegra: Do 4 Love - Best R&B Traditional Performance
2022 Grammy Nominated Album
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Snoh Aalegra: Temporary High's In The Violet Skies - Best R&B Album - Best R&B Performance

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment