Hi, I’m Riccardo Bestenheider, a 23-year-old music producer and sound engineer from Ticino, Switzerland. I built and run a private home studio in Bellinzona, equipped with a Neumann TLM49, Neumann KH120 monitors, and a Scarlett 18i20 interface, gaining hands-on experience with Logic Pro X. I also developed Pro Tools skills during two years of training at CESMA, where I earned the Federal Diploma in Sound Engineering. I have live and theatre sound experience from an internship year with Irradia and a solid foundation in radio and TV broadcasting from RSI. I’m highly motivated to continue growing as an audio professional and am currently seeking a position that enables me to gain new practical experience while saving for my future enrollment at the Catalyst Institute for Creative Arts and Technology in Berlin to pursue a Bachelor’s in Creative Audio Production & Sound Engineering. Beyond studio work, I actively participate in the Bellinzona music scene as a producer and artist. I’ve studied drums for 15 years and recently began piano lessons, expanding my musical perspectives. I’m excited to contribute my technical experience, creativity, and dedication to your organization.

Riccardo Bestenheider

Hi, I’m Riccardo Bestenheider, a 23-year-old music producer and sound engineer from Ticino, Switzerland. I built and run a private home studio in Bellinzona, equipped with a Neumann TLM49, Neumann KH120 monitors, and a Scarlett 18i20 interface, gaining hands-on experience with Logic Pro X. I also developed Pro Tools skills during two years of training at CESMA, where I earned the Federal Diploma in Sound Engineering. I have live and theatre sound experience from an internship year with Irradia and a solid foundation in radio and TV broadcasting from RSI. I’m highly motivated to continue growing as an audio professional and am currently seeking a position that enables me to gain new practical experience while saving for my future enrollment at the Catalyst Institute for Creative Arts and Technology in Berlin to pursue a Bachelor’s in Creative Audio Production & Sound Engineering. Beyond studio work, I actively participate in the Bellinzona music scene as a producer and artist. I’ve studied drums for 15 years and recently began piano lessons, expanding my musical perspectives. I’m excited to contribute my technical experience, creativity, and dedication to your organization.

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Hi, I’m Riccardo Bestenheider, a 23-year-old music producer and sound engineer from Ticino, Switzerland. I built and run a private home studio in Bellinzona, equipped with a Neumann TLM49, Neumann KH120 monitors, and a Scarlett 18i20 interface, gaining hands-on experience with Logic Pro X. I also developed Pro Tools skills during two years of training at CESMA, where I earned the Federal Diploma in Sound Engineering. I have live and theatre sound experience from an internship year with Irradia and a solid foundation in radio and TV broadcasting from RSI.

I’m highly motivated to continue growing as an audio professional and am currently seeking a position that enables me to gain new practical experience while saving for my future enrollment at the Catalyst Institute for Creative Arts and Technology in Berlin to pursue a Bachelor’s in Creative Audio Production & Sound Engineering. Beyond studio work, I actively participate in the Bellinzona music scene as a producer and artist. I’ve studied drums for 15 years and recently began piano lessons, expanding my musical perspectives. I’m excited to contribute my technical experience, creativity, and dedication to your organization.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Kitchen Assistant at Nursing Home Comunale, Bellinzona
March 18, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Supported kitchen operations in a fixed-term role.
Audio Intern at RSI – Radiotelevisione Svizzera Italiana, Comano and Besso
September 16, 2024 - December 6, 2024
Gained experience in the sound department, including microphone setup, radio editing, and TV sound design.
Technical Intern at Irradia – Event Design Company, Gravesano
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Installed audio, lighting, and video systems for private events and theatre productions; provided technical support and independently managed medium/small events.
Technical Assistant (Civil Service) at La Rozavère, Lausanne
February 14, 2022 - August 15, 2022
Performed maintenance and technical support duties.
Kitchen Assistant (Civil Service) at Nursing Home La Pedemonte, Bellinzona
August 16, 2021 - February 13, 2022
Assisted with kitchen tasks and operations.
Camp Counselor at Wildhaus Summer Camp (Social Work Unit)
July 1, 2016 - August 31, 2019
Supervised and supported camp participants, including assisting individuals with disabilities and contributing to kitchen operations.
Kitchen Assistant at Nursing Home Comunale
March 18, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Supported kitchen operations in a fixed-term role.
Audio Intern at RSI – Radiotelevisione Svizzera Italiana (Comano and Besso)
September 16, 2024 - December 6, 2024
Gained comprehensive experience in the sound department, including microphone setup, radio editing, and TV sound design.
Kitchen Assistant at Nursing Home La Pedemonte
January 26, 2024 - December 6, 2024
Provided support in kitchen operations during a fixed-term position.
Technical Intern at Irradia (Event Design Company)
February 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Installed audio, lighting, and video systems for private events and theater productions; provided technical support and independently managed medium/small-scale events.
Technical Assistant at La Rozavère
February 14, 2022 - August 15, 2022
Performed maintenance and technical support duties.
Kitchen Assistant at Nursing Home La Pedemonte
August 16, 2021 - February 13, 2022
Assisted with kitchen tasks and operations.
Camp Counselor at Social Work Unit Summer Camp, Wildhaus
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Supervised and supported camp participants, including assisting individuals with disabilities and contributing to kitchen operations.

Education

CESMA Diploma of Sound Technician (Federal) at CESMA – Centro Europeo per gli Studi in Musica e Acustica, Bioggio
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
CESMA – Federal Certificate in Sound Engineering (AES Commission) at CESMA – Bioggio, Switzerland
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
Federal Professional Certificate – Sound Technician at AES Swiss Section
October 20, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Federal Maturity Diploma at Diocesan High School, Breganzona
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Middle School Diploma at La Traccia School, Bellinzona
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Specialized Training in Audio and Visual Production at CFMS – Centre for Training in Sound and Image Professions, Lausanne
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
CESMA – Training period (Audio & Video) at CESMA
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
CESMA Diploma of Sound Technician at CESMA - Centro Europeo per gli Studi in Musica e Acustica
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2025

Qualifications

CESMA – Federal Certificate in Sound Engineering (AES Commission)
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
CESMA – Diploma of Sound Technician (Federal)
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
Federal Professional Certificate – Sound Technician
October 20, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Federal Professional Certificate in Sound Technician (AES)
January 11, 2030 - October 31, 2025
CESMA Diploma of Sound Technician
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services