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Hi, I’m Pierson Milazzo, an audio engineer based in Ridgecrest, CA. I’m skilled in recording, mixing and mastering audio for diverse music projects, delivering high-quality sound under tight deadlines and boosting client satisfaction. I specialize in live sound operations and remote recording, with a unique ability to manage complex audio setups while ensuring exceptional audio quality in various environments.
Since 2006 I’ve worked across studios, venues, and touring contexts, collaborating with artists to enhance sound quality and artistic vision. I’ve also toured as a bassist and handled travel logistics for performances. I thrive on creative collaboration and consistently deliver reliable, polished results even under pressure.
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Work Experience
Audio Engineer
January 1, 2006 - PresentRecord, mix, master and produce audio for music artists and bands. Perform and record remotely for clients or mix and master third-party recordings. Operate live sound upon request at various venues.
Touring Musician, Rock Band - Bass Guitarist
December 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025Learned and performed 120-180 minutes of music twice a week. Booked travel arrangements throughout the country.
Manager at CVS Health
December 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025Provided quick and accommodating customer service with empathy. Executed and delegated daily tasks, including stocking and merchandising. Managed money operations.
Music Supervisor; Sound Engineer at The Hub Music Hall
December 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025Operated and maintained analog and digital audio signal processing equipment. Set up, broke down, and cleaned up full stage for each event. Projected custom videos, visuals, and slide shows for each act. Coordinated event scheduling and promotion, conducted A&R research, supervised and assisted transition of acts.
Substitute Teacher at The Rock Underground
December 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025Mentored students in music performance on guitar, bass, piano, drums, voice and with ensembles. Evaluated individual student abilities, adjusting teaching methods accordingly. Instructed with a concentration on rudiments, technique, music theory, ear training and timing.
Shift Supervisor at Blockbuster
December 31, 2012 - August 29, 2025Assisted customers with up-to-date product knowledge, developed relationships to provide custom recommendations. Exceeded membership subscription quotas, often generating 4 times projected sales. Trained colleagues in customer service and daily operations. Maintained merchandise and inventory.
Audio Engineer
January 1, 2006 - PresentRecord, mix, master, and produce audio for music artists and bands. Perform and record remotely for clients and mix and master third-party recordings. Operate live sound upon request at various venues.
Touring Musician, Rock Band - Bass Guitarist
December 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025Learned and performed 120-180 minutes of music twice a week. Managed booking and travel arrangements throughout the country.
Manager at CVS Health
December 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025Provided quick and accommodating customer service with empathy. Executed and delegated daily tasks including stocking and merchandising. Managed money operations.
Music Supervisor; Sound Engineer at The Hub Music Hall
December 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025Operated and maintained analog and digital audio signal processing equipment. Set up, broke down, and cleaned full stage for each event. Projected custom videos, visuals, and slide shows for each act. Coordinated event scheduling and promotion, conducted A&R research, supervised and assisted transition of acts.
Substitute Teacher at The Rock Underground
December 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025Mentored students in music performance on guitar, bass, piano, drums, voice, and ensembles. Evaluated student abilities and adjusted teaching methods accordingly. Focused on rudiments, technique, music theory, ear training, and timing.
Shift Supervisor at Blockbuster
December 31, 2012 - August 29, 2025Assisted customers with up-to-date product knowledge and developed relationships to provide custom recommendations. Exceeded membership subscription quotas generating 4x projected sales. Trained colleagues in customer service and daily operations. Maintained merchandise and inventory.
Audio Engineer
January 1, 2006 - PresentRecorded, mixed, mastered, and produced audio for music artists and bands. Performed and recorded remotely for clients or mixed and mastered third-party recordings. Operated live sound upon request at various venues.
Touring Musician, Rock Band - Bass Guitarist
January 1, 2023 - August 29, 2025Learned and performed 120-180 minutes of music twice a week. Managed travel arrangements throughout the country.
Manager at CVS Health, Long Island, NY
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025Provided quick and accommodating customer service with empathy. Executed and delegated daily tasks, including stocking and merchandising. Managed money operations.
Music Supervisor; Sound Engineer at The Hub Music Hall, Island Park, NY
January 1, 2015 - August 29, 2025Operated and maintained analog and digital audio signal processing equipment. Set up, broke down, and cleaned up full stage for each event. Projected custom videos, visuals, and slide shows for each act. Coordinated event scheduling and promotion, conducted A&R research, supervised and assisted transition of acts.
Substitute Teacher at The Rock Underground, Long Island, NY
January 1, 2015 - August 29, 2025Mentored students in music performance on guitar, bass, piano, drums, voice, and with ensembles. Evaluated individual students’ abilities and adjusted teaching methods accordingly. Instructed with focus on rudiments, technique, music theory, ear training, and timing.
Shift Supervisor at Blockbuster, Long Island, NY
January 1, 2012 - August 29, 2025Assisted customers with up-to-date product knowledge and developed relationships to provide customer recommendations. Exceeded membership subscription quotas, often generating four times projected sales. Trained colleagues in customer service and daily operations. Maintained merchandise and inventory.
Audio Engineer at Self-employed / Freelance Audio Engineer
January 1, 2006 - October 30, 2025Record, mix, master and produce audio for music artists and bands; perform and record remotely for clients, or mix and master their third-party recordings.
Musician (Bass Guitarist) at Rock Band
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Learned and performed 120-180 minutes of music twice a week; booked travel arrangements across the country.
Manager at CVS Health
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Provided quick and accommodating customer service with empathy; executed and delegated daily tasks, including stock in and merchandising; managed money operations.
Music Supervisor at The Hub Music Hall
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Operated and maintained analog and digital audio signal processing equipment; set up, break down and cleaned up full stage for each event; projected custom videos, visuals and slideshows; coordinated event scheduling and promotion; conducted A&R research; supervised and assisted translation of acts.
Sound Engineer at The Hub Music Hall
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Operated and maintained analog and digital audio signal processing equipment; set up, break down and cleaned up full stage for each event; projected custom videos, visuals and slideshows; coordinated event scheduling and promotion; conducted A&R research; supervised and assisted translation of acts.
Substitute Teacher at The Rock Underground
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Mentored students in the subject of music performance on guitar, bass, piano, drums, and voice with ensembles; evaluated individual students’ abilities; adjusted teaching methods accordingly; instructed with a concentration on rudiments, technique, music theory, ear training and timing.
Shift Supervisor at Blockbuster
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Assisted customers with up-to-date product knowledge; developed relationships to provide customer recommendations; exceeded membership subscription quotas; trained colleagues; maintained merchandise and inventory.
Audio Engineer
January 1, 2006 - October 31, 2025Self-employed audio engineer delivering recording, mixing and mastering for music artists and bands. Performed and recorded remotely for clients, or mixed and mastered their third-party recordings. Operated live sound at various venues when requested. Produced audio for multiple music projects. Collaborated with artists to enhance sound quality and delivered high-quality mixes within tight deadlines.
Touring Musician at Rock Band
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Performed 120-180 minutes of music biweekly for live tours. Mastered extensive set lists for varied venues and coordinated travel logistics across the country with tour managers to ensure seamless travel.
Music Supervisor; Sound Engineer at The Hub Music Hall
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Oversaw audio operations and managed both analog and digital sound equipment. Set up and dismantled stages for events; projected custom videos and visuals for performances. Coordinated event scheduling and promotions, conducting A&R research to support artists and event calendar.
Audio Engineer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2006 - PresentRecording, mixing and mastering audio for music artists and bands; performing and recording remotely for clients; and operating live sound at venues when requested.
Bass Guitarist at Rock Band
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Performed 120-180 minutes of music biweekly for live tours. Organized travel logistics across the country for band performances. Mastered extensive set lists for varied venues. Coordinated with tour managers to ensure seamless travel.
Manager at CVS Health
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Oversaw daily operations in a fast-paced retail environment. Delivered empathetic customer service and ensured staff sufficiency. Managed cash handling and financial transactions, streamlining merchandising strategies and cash operations for accuracy and compliance.
Music Supervisor; Sound Engineer at The Hub Music Hall
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015Oversee audio operations, managing both analog and digital sound equipment. Set up and dismantled stages for events, ensuring cleanliness and efficiency. Projected visuals for performances; coordinated event scheduling and promotions; conducted A&R research to support artists and the event calendar.
Substitute Teacher at The Rock Underground
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015Facilitated music performance instruction for guitar, bass, piano, drums and voice; assessed student skills; adapted teaching methods to enhance learning; mentored students and delivered comprehensive training on music fundamentals.
Shift Supervisor at Blockbuster
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012Supervised shift operations; provided exceptional customer service; built relationships to offer tailored recommendations; achieved membership quotas and trained staff; managed inventory to optimize stock levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Music Industry at State University of New York, College at Oneonta
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010Bachelor of Arts: Music Industry at State University of New York, College at Oneonta
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010Bachelor of Arts: Music Industry at State University of New York, College at Oneonta, NY
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010Bachelor of Arts: Music Industry at State University of New York, College at Oneonta
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010Bachelor of Arts: Music Industry, Minor: Audio Arts Production at State University of New York, College at Oneonta
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010Bachelor of Arts: Music Industry, Minor: Audio Arts Production at State University of New York, College at Oneonta
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2010Qualifications
International Fitness Association: Group Fitness and Trainer
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025Pro Tools Certified
January 1, 2009 - August 29, 2025International Fitness Association: Group Fitness and Trainer
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025Pro Tools Certified
January 1, 2009 - August 29, 2025International Fitness Association: Group Fitness and Trainer
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025Pro Tools Certified
January 1, 2009 - August 29, 2025Pro Tools Certified
January 1, 2009 - October 30, 2025Pro Tools Certified
January 1, 2009 - October 31, 2025AP Exams: Music Theory and Ear Training, English and Calculus
May 1, 2006 - October 31, 2025AP Exams: Chemistry and History
May 1, 2006 - October 31, 2025International Fitness Association: Group Fitness and Trainer
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2025Pro Tools Certified
January 1, 2009 - December 27, 2025International Fitness Association: Group Fitness and Trainer
January 1, 2020 - December 27, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services
Below are various highlights of Pierson Milazzo’s audio engineering career. All songs were recorded, mixed and mastered by Pierson Milazzo, either at The Milazzo Ranch, on-location, or at third-party studio facilities.
“Meat on the Machine” written and programmed by Pierson Milazzo. “Why is Six Afraid of Seven?” written and performed by Pierson Milazzo (Vocals, Guitar) and Electric Monster.
“Meat on the Machine”
“Why is Six Afraid of Seven?”
“See You on the Other Side”
“Paradise Lost”
“Proof of Paradise”
“A Song About Watercolors”
“Mr. Jones” (Explicit)
Below are various highlights of Pierson Milazzo’s audio engineering career. All songs were recorded, mixed and mastered by Pierson Milazzo, either at The Milazzo Ranch, on-location, or at third-party studio facilities.
“Meat on the Machine” written and programmed by Pierson Milazzo. “Why is Six Afraid of Seven?” written and performed by Pierson Milazzo (Vocals, Guitar) and Electric Monster.
“Meat on the Machine”
“Why is Six Afraid of Seven?”
“See You on the Other Side”
“Paradise Lost”
“Proof of Paradise”
“A Song About Watercolors”
“Mr. Jones” (Explicit)
Below are various highlights of Pierson Milazzo’s audio engineering career. All songs were recorded, mixed and mastered by Pierson Milazzo, either at The Milazzo Ranch, on-location, or at third-party studio facilities.
“Meat on the Machine” written and programmed by Pierson Milazzo. “Why is Six Afraid of Seven?” written and performed by Pierson Milazzo (Vocals, Guitar) and Electric Monster.
“Meat on the Machine”
“Why is Six Afraid of Seven?”
“See You on the Other Side”
“Paradise Lost”
“Proof of Paradise”
“A Song About Watercolors”
“Mr. Jones” (Explicit)
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