Adjunct Professor at Coastal Carolina University

Taught technical skills for engineers and advanced mixing and mastering within the Master of Arts in Music Technology program. Developed curriculum, lectures, labs, and assignments for studio recording, studio design, repair, editing, mixing, and mastering. Participated in one-on-one production and recording analysis and critique of student work, capstone projects, and career consultation.

Adjunct Professor at Saddleback College

Taught an undergraduate digital multitrack recording course averaging 30 students per semester, covering acoustics, analog and digital audio, microphone technique, digital audio workstations, editing, mixing, and mastering. Developed quizzes, exams, and homework including in-person live recording sessions performed by students using industry-standard gear. Focused on tracking, editing, and mixing using Pro Tools.

School Director / Recording Program Director at Los Rios Rock School

Coordinated and oversaw all operations for a WASC-accredited music school for all ages. Created and ran a Recording and Production Department teaching beginner to advanced engineering, production, mixing, and mastering. Coordinated a live performance program with over 100 students. Oversaw creation of original instructional content for guitar, bass, keys, drums, vocals, and recording. Organized staff meetings and trainings, and handled budgeting, purchases, and facility maintenance and upgrades (live and studio).

Producer / Engineer / Songwriter at Hitstorm Productions

Provided music production services for independent and signed artists. Handled all aspects of production including songwriting, arranging, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering. Worked with clients including The Voice contestant Morgan Mallory and Disney’s Cozi Zuehlsdorf. Performed as a session and live musician for artists including American Idol’s Kai Kalama and America’s Got Talent winner Michael Grimm (televised).

Recording Arts Teacher at Fusion Academy

Taught at a private one-to-one high school. Courses taught included Recording Arts 1, Recording Arts 2, Music Production, Songwriting, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Piano, and Music Theory. Revised curriculum and upgraded facilities to stay current with industry standards.

Engineer / Writer / Producer at Spitfire Studios

Contributed to major-label and independent releases at various stages of music production alongside multi-platinum producer Warren Huart. Operated analog and digital recording equipment including vintage SSL and Cadac consoles, Pro Tools HD, vintage tube and ribbon microphones, analog synthesizers, and MIDI sequencers. Co-wrote songs for artists, labels, publishing companies, and music licensing companies. Maintained and repaired analog and digital equipment, created cataloged backups of hard drives. Mixed multitrack projects on large-format analog consoles and in-the-box, including sound for picture. Contributed performances on guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, lap steel, piano, organ, synthesizer, drums, percussion, and vocals; created backing tracks featured on The X-Factor.

Staff Engineer / Studio Manager at Harmony Studios / Epic Records

Operated a major-label recording studio for a variety of elite artists, songwriters, producers, and musicians. Handled booking, session preparation/execution, and billing. Participated in sessions involving songwriting, production, editing, mixing, and mastering. Used advanced recording, digital editing, and mixing techniques to achieve radio-ready songs. Contributed as a musician to major-label releases. Created and implemented an asset-verification system to ensure all files and materials associated with recordings were collected and backed up in multiple locations. Acted as liaison between producers/artists and labels/management, and nurtured a comfortable atmosphere and work ethic to build a large clientele.