Shalom Ochieng

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I'm a multi-disciplinary music producer, sound engineer, and sound designer with 8+ years of experience in studio production, live sound, and audio post-production.

About

I’m a multi-disciplinary music producer, sound engineer, and sound designer with 8+ years of experience in studio production, live sound, and audio post-production. I collaborate with artists, producers, and creative teams to craft sonic identities and deliver high-quality audio for albums, shows, and media.

I specialize in recording, mixing, and mastering, as well as designing Foley, ambience, and original scores for film and digital media. I thrive in fast-paced environments, maintain a strong work ethic, and approach every project with curiosity and a collaborative mindset.

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Projects · 3

Hot Box is a fully produced and polished track where I handled production, mixing, and mastering from start to finish. The project blends rhythmic grooves, punchy low end, and layered synth elements, with a focus on creating space and drive in the mix while preserving clarity across all frequency ranges.

For this track, I crafted the instrumental arrangement, programmed key elements, balanced the mix for dynamic impact, and finalized the master for release-ready loudness and translation across platforms.

  • Mastering Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • Music Producer
  • +1

This is a sound design and audio production piece where I crafted bespoke audio elements to support the visual narrative. My work included creating custom soundscapes, motion-aligned effects, spatial layering, and sonic textures that enhance emotional impact and storytelling depth.

The project showcases my ability to blend ambient design, rhythmic elements, and dynamic modulation while maintaining clarity and cohesion across the mix. It reflects a disciplined workflow from creative concept through detailed editing, processing, and final mix refinement tailored for audiovisual delivery.

  • Audio Engineer
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • +1

Soul EP is a curated body of work showcasing songs I produced, mixed, and mastered across soul, R&B, and afro-influenced sounds.
The project highlights my end-to-end production approach — from initial composition and arrangement to vocal production, mixing, and final mastering.

Each track was crafted with a focus on warmth, clarity, and emotional depth, balancing modern sonic textures with organic instrumentation.
This project reflects my ability to shape an artist’s sound while delivering release-ready records optimized for streaming platforms.

  • Mastering Engineer
  • Mixing Engineer
  • Music Producer
  • +1

Work experience· 7 roles

Sound Designer & Music Scorer · Mia NaneDec 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 mo

Designed customized SFX, ambience beds, and transitional audio for visual storytelling; performed Foley, sound replacement, and post-sync alignment; composed original scores matched to mood, pacing, and character emotion; enhanced cinema with ADR, reverb modeling, and spectral editing.

Sound Designer & Audio Post-Production · CAL (Content Aggregate Limited)Dec 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo

Delivered broadcast-ready audio per LUFS standards (-14 LUFS); cleaned dialogue with noise reduction, de-essing, and phase alignment; cataloged assets and streamlined session workflows; handled sync, layering, and multi-platform export formatting.

Head of Music Department / Lecturer · MIPS College, ThikaDec 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 mo

Instructed music theory, production techniques, and DAW literacy to 20+ students; designed practical learning modules aligned with real studio workflows; coordinated equipment use and ensured safe handling of audio hardware.

Music Producer & Sound Engineer · Tsunami StudiosDec 2021 – Nov 2025 · 4 yrs
Music Producer & Sound Engineer · Self-Employed / Freelance (Audio Specialist)Dec 2021 – Nov 2025 · 4 yrs
Head Sound Engineer · Sen_sessions ConcertDec 2020 – Dec 2020 · 1 mo
Head Sound Engineer · "Just A Vibe" (JAV Concert) & Tribe “Diversity” ConcertDec 2019 – Dec 2019 · 1 mo

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Technology · Kenyatta University2030 – 2021

Testimonials · 5.0 from 1 review

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