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Joshua Grandy

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Youth Worker at Access Art
August 31, 2018 - August 13, 2025
Worked as a youth worker for a non-profit organization focused on creative arts programs. In 2018, created musical instrumentals addressing social issues such as police brutality and gun violence, aiming to inspire unity and peace within the community.
Music Producer / Sound Engineer at Self-employed
July 1, 2016 - Present
Produced music since July 2016, developing skills in FL Studio and GarageBand. Created and released a debut collaborative hip-hop/rap album titled Kaizen in December 2023. Collaborated with peers on various projects and used music production as a medium for personal growth and social awareness.
Music Producer & Sound Engineer at Independent / Garage Band
July 1, 2016 - Present
Started producing in a garage band; worked with artists; performed at major venues (Capital One Arena, Baltimore Ravens Stadium, Kennedy Center). 9 years of production experience.
Music Composer (Project) at Music Composition Project 2020
November 30, 2020 - September 23, 2025
MID I class project: created a complete song base for an artist idea; includes the beat and vocals from a classmate.
Music Producer at Independent / Garage Band
July 1, 2016 - Present
Started producing in a garage band in 2016 and have since built experience collaborating with notable artists, performing at major venues (Capitol One Arena, Baltimore Ravens Stadium, Kennedy Center), and releasing my debut album Kaizen (collaborative hip-hop/rap release) on 2023-12-15. I specialize in cohesive sonic listening flows across Hip-Hop, Trap, Drill, R&B and Soul, while also exploring Chill/Indie beats. I’ve contributed instrumentals to social-issues projects and partnered on community initiatives.
Music Producer / Sound Engineer at Self-employed / Garage Band
July 1, 2016 - November 21, 2025
9 years producing since July 2016, started producing in a garage band. Performed alongside artists such as Pink Floyd, Yo-Yo Ma, Hilary Hahn, and others. Played at major venues including Capital One Arena, Baltimore Ravens Stadium, and the Kennedy Center. Released a debut collaborative album Kaizen on 2023-12-15, blending concise rap verses with melodic interludes to deliver a cohesive listening flow. The title Kaizen reflects steady personal growth and self-evolution, a direct testament to my producing and engineering journey.
Youth Worker at Access Art
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
In the summer of 2018, worked as a youth worker for a nonprofit organization. Created instruments that conveyed a message to come together rather than harm each other.
Music Composition Project Participant at MID I Class / Music Composition Project 2020
November 30, 2020 - November 30, 2020
For November 2020, my MIDI class was assigned a project to create a complete song based on an artist idea. The song below features the beat I created and the vocals of one of my classmates.
Album Release / Producer at Kaizen Project
December 15, 2023 - November 21, 2025
Released Kaizen, a collaborative hip-hop/rap album, on 2023-12-15 as my debut producer album. The project emphasizes continuous improvement and features a cohesive listening flow that blends rap verses with melodic interludes.
Music Producer / Sound Engineer at Garage Band (Self-Employed)
July 1, 2016 - November 21, 2025
Started producing in a garage band. Performed alongside artists such as Pink Floyd, Yo-Yo Ma, Hilary Hahn, and others. Played at major venues including Capital One Arena, Baltimore Ravens Stadium, and the Kennedy Center. Approximately 9 years of producing experience and ongoing professional activity.
Youth Worker at Access Arts
August 31, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Summer 2018 role creating instruments and activities to convey messages of unity and non-violence. Facilitated discussions on social issues through music and supported grieving processes for community members.

Education

High School Diploma at Baltimore School for the Arts
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Music Industry Studies Major at Loyola University New Orleans
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Baltimore School for the Arts
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Music Industry Studies at Loyola University New Orleans
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
HS Diploma at Baltimore School for the Arts
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Music Industry Studies at Loyola University New Orleans
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Baltimore School for the Arts
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor of Music Industry Studies at Loyola University New Orleans
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
HS Diploma at Baltimore School for the Arts
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Music Industry Studies Major at Loyola University New Orleans
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

FL Studio Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2025
FL Studio Certification (Kaizen)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
FL Studio Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
FL Studio Certification (Kaizen)
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Kaizen Album Release (Debut Producer Album)
December 15, 2023 - November 21, 2025
FL Studio Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Other