I am a classically trained trumpeter, producer and engineer. I studied music at UCLA and spent years working as an engineer at Paramount Recording Group. I specialize in executive production, vocal production and front to back production processes. I’m comfortable on all major DAWS and have a community of musicians and producers I collaborate with on my own productions and with clients. Looking forward to making magic!

Oliver Taylor

I am a classically trained trumpeter, producer and engineer. I studied music at UCLA and spent years working as an engineer at Paramount Recording Group. I specialize in executive production, vocal production and front to back production processes. I’m comfortable on all major DAWS and have a community of musicians and producers I collaborate with on my own productions and with clients. Looking forward to making magic!

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I am a classically trained trumpeter, producer and engineer. I studied music at UCLA and spent years working as an engineer at Paramount Recording Group. I specialize in executive production, vocal production and front to back production processes. I’m comfortable on all major DAWS and have a community of musicians and producers I collaborate with on my own productions and with clients. Looking forward to making magic!

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Work Experience

Assistant Engineer & Runner at Paramount Recording Studios
May 1, 2021 - Present
Assisting engineers and client needs throughout their session. Set up and tear down. Keeping the studio secure. General administrative work and problem solving.
Producer & Head Audio Engineer at Thor Recording Studios
April 1, 2022 - Present
Running sessions for clients. Managing studio booking. Maintaining and updating hardware and software as needed.
Artist at King Oliver Trumpet
September 1, 2015 - Present
Writing, recording, producing and performing as an independent artist.
Producer & Audio Engineer at 808 Recording Studios
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Facilitating and running sessions for clients. Managing studio schedule and space.
Music Supervisor at Foolish Ambition
September 1, 2020 - Present
Curating playlists and musical content for corporate clients. Writing and producing music for film.
Marketing Intern at Mtheory LLC
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Collecting assets for major releases and developing marketing strategy for clients based on streaming, social and performance data analysis.
Recording Assistant & Ambassador at Herb Albert School of Music (UCLA)
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018
Assistant to the Director of Audio Technology at UCLA HASOM. Executing professional audio & video recordings of performances and recitals. Leading tours and speaking to prospective students and parents. Student representative for HASOM.
Audio Engineer & Producer at 808 Recording Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Recorded, mixed, and mastered for independent artists; produced tracks; remote recording; studio management; collaboration with artists; experience with large-format consoles and a fast-paced production environment.
Artist at King Oliver Trumpet
January 1, 2020 - Present
Performing artist on label projects; appeared on releases and live recordings; collaborated with various artists and producers; involved in executive production for indie projects; composing and recording for indie film.
Audio Engineer at Paramount Recording Studios
January 1, 2021 - Present
Advanced proficiency in Pro Tools; experience recording label and indie artists in a major studio; large-session management; professional recording, mixing and mastering on a large-format console; responsible for recording techniques across multiple instruments.

Education

B.A. Music - Trumpet Performance at Herb Albert School of Music (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Audio Engineering Certificate at School of Theatre, Film, and TV, UCLA
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Bachelor of Trumpet Performance at Herb Alpert School of Music, UCLA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services