I am a vocalist, songwriter, and recording professional based in Nashville, TN with experience performing, demo recording, and supporting music production workflows. I’ve also worked in brand-facing roles, event coordination, and online fulfillment. Alongside my music career, I bring public relations and marketing skills—building campaigns, managing social media, coordinating showcases, and supporting fundraising and nonprofit events. I also have hands-on experience evaluating AI music clips for quality, lyrics accuracy, and preference rationales.

Michael McQuaid

I am a vocalist, songwriter, and recording professional based in Nashville, TN with experience performing, demo recording, and supporting music production workflows. I’ve also worked in brand-facing roles, event coordination, and online fulfillment. Alongside my music career, I bring public relations and marketing skills—building campaigns, managing social media, coordinating showcases, and supporting fundraising and nonprofit events. I also have hands-on experience evaluating AI music clips for quality, lyrics accuracy, and preference rationales.

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I am a vocalist, songwriter, and recording professional based in Nashville, TN with experience performing, demo recording, and supporting music production workflows. I’ve also worked in brand-facing roles, event coordination, and online fulfillment.

Alongside my music career, I bring public relations and marketing skills—building campaigns, managing social media, coordinating showcases, and supporting fundraising and nonprofit events. I also have hands-on experience evaluating AI music clips for quality, lyrics accuracy, and preference rationales.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Rating and AI Analysis at Handshake AI
January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Listened to AI clips and rated which was better using a rating scale. Provided rationales for preferences. Checked songs for lyrical correctness and annotated what was being done or sung.
Brand Ambassador at Jammsber
February 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Built and maintained relationships between app users and the company. Assisted with setup and management of large-scale events to generate leads and revenue.
Online Fulfillment at ABLE Fashion Company
November 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Prepped, shipped, packed, and fulfilled online customer orders.
Topline and Demo Vocalist at Soundbetter.com
December 1, 2016 - Present
Performed and recorded topline/demo vocal tracks for clients.
Marketing and Public Relations Assistant at The Songwriting Team
October 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Assisted the marketing director with online media operations such as organizing social media accounts and promoting campaigns.
Event Representative at Atlantic Records Showcase (South By Southwest)
March 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014
Coordinated showcase logistics during SXSW. Served as onsite representative and mediated logistics between venue, media, and artists (e.g., Macklemore, Alt-J, Paramore). Helped develop event planning skills.
Assistant Producer at Ice House Studios
June 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013
Assisted with recording projects including basic studio operations, scheduling, and musical logistics. Maintained existing clientele and helped develop new client relations.
Assistant Producer at Geoff Rockwell Studios
July 1, 2011 - August 31, 2011
Assisted the producer with recording sessions, basic studio operations, scheduling, and other musical logistics. Maintained existing clientele and developed new client relations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Public Relations (Recording Industry), Minor in Organizational Communications & Marketing at Middle Tennessee State University
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization