Educational media producer, composer and sound designer based in Osaka, Japan, with over 20 years of professional experience in music, audio production and creative media. My most recent background combines educational content production with music composition, sound design, recording, broadcasting and project management. After beginning my career as a teacher, I moved into a head office production role where I spent more than 10 years helping create educational songs, narration, audiobooks, videos, livestreams and digital learning materials for children in Japan. My experience includes: Music composition and sound design for songs, videos, animations and educational content Recording teachers, children and voice actors for narration, role plays and speaking activities OBS-based livestream production and online broadcasting Green screen studio support, microphones, pre-production sound and live audio Basic video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve Supporting YouTube content and pilot productions Managing small creative teams and projects Contributing to books, workbooks, games, scripts and app ideas Alongside educational media, I also continue to create multi-genre licensable music for film, television, games, apps and online content. My experience includes: Full musical scores for documentaires Post Production sound design and music composition for short films Company audio logos Stingers and transition audio for media BGM for company advertisements such as Shell Turkey, 2024 Olympics, Bandai, Samsung and various other businesses. Mixing and mastering both music and media audio Audio repair Multi mic post production processing I work remotely from my home studio and can deliver high-quality music, vocal narration, voice-over recording, audio editing and limited Foley, including custom sound effects and ambient sounds. Because of my combined experience in education, media and production, I understand both the creative side of content creation and the practical needs of teachers, students, clients and production teams. I enjoy helping companies create engaging experiences through sound, storytelling, media and technology. Get in touch and let’s create the sound for your world.

Robert Mackenzie

Educational media producer, composer and sound designer based in Osaka, Japan, with over 20 years of professional experience in music, audio production and creative media. My most recent background combines educational content production with music composition, sound design, recording, broadcasting and project management. After beginning my career as a teacher, I moved into a head office production role where I spent more than 10 years helping create educational songs, narration, audiobooks, videos, livestreams and digital learning materials for children in Japan. My experience includes: Music composition and sound design for songs, videos, animations and educational content Recording teachers, children and voice actors for narration, role plays and speaking activities OBS-based livestream production and online broadcasting Green screen studio support, microphones, pre-production sound and live audio Basic video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve Supporting YouTube content and pilot productions Managing small creative teams and projects Contributing to books, workbooks, games, scripts and app ideas Alongside educational media, I also continue to create multi-genre licensable music for film, television, games, apps and online content. My experience includes: Full musical scores for documentaires Post Production sound design and music composition for short films Company audio logos Stingers and transition audio for media BGM for company advertisements such as Shell Turkey, 2024 Olympics, Bandai, Samsung and various other businesses. Mixing and mastering both music and media audio Audio repair Multi mic post production processing I work remotely from my home studio and can deliver high-quality music, vocal narration, voice-over recording, audio editing and limited Foley, including custom sound effects and ambient sounds. Because of my combined experience in education, media and production, I understand both the creative side of content creation and the practical needs of teachers, students, clients and production teams. I enjoy helping companies create engaging experiences through sound, storytelling, media and technology. Get in touch and let’s create the sound for your world.

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Educational media producer, composer and sound designer based in Osaka, Japan, with over 20 years of professional experience in music, audio production and creative media.
My most recent background combines educational content production with music composition, sound design, recording, broadcasting and project management. After beginning my career as a teacher, I moved into a head office production role where I spent more than 10 years helping create educational songs, narration, audiobooks, videos, livestreams and digital learning materials for children in Japan.

My experience includes:
Music composition and sound design for songs, videos, animations and educational content
Recording teachers, children and voice actors for narration, role plays and speaking activities
OBS-based livestream production and online broadcasting
Green screen studio support, microphones, pre-production sound and live audio
Basic video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
Supporting YouTube content and pilot productions
Managing small creative teams and projects
Contributing to books, workbooks, games, scripts and app ideas

Alongside educational media, I also continue to create multi-genre licensable music for film, television, games, apps and online content.

My experience includes:
Full musical scores for documentaires
Post Production sound design and music composition for short films
Company audio logos
Stingers and transition audio for media
BGM for company advertisements such as Shell Turkey, 2024 Olympics, Bandai, Samsung and various other businesses.
Mixing and mastering both music and media audio
Audio repair
Multi mic post production processing

I work remotely from my home studio and can deliver high-quality music, vocal narration, voice-over recording, audio editing and limited Foley, including custom sound effects and ambient sounds.
Because of my combined experience in education, media and production, I understand both the creative side of content creation and the practical needs of teachers, students, clients and production teams.
I enjoy helping companies create engaging experiences through sound, storytelling, media and technology.
Get in touch and let’s create the sound for your world.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Team Lead at Kinder Kids/Smartyfish
March 11, 2021 - March 19, 2026
Lead a small sound and music pre/post production team for children's educational content, as well as making music, songs and sfx for various media such as animations, as live skits etc.
Music Composition at RTMA Studios
August 17, 2006 - Present
I create sound and music for all types of use and content. I mainly focus on sync and micro sync, with a whole back catalogue of original royalty free sound and music. I also score for short films and documentaries, trailers and commercials as well as clean and process audio for mixing, mastering and general repairs.
Church Sound Engineer
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006
Managed church live sound, pre-production sound for filming, and post-production on recordings; recorded live sermons and events; oversaw sound for services.

Education

National Diploma Music Technology at Fauget Studio
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Studio Training at Fauget Studio
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2026
Kinder Kids at Kinder Kids
January 1, 2013 - April 13, 2026
National Diploma Music Technology at Fauget Studio
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
First Diploma Performing Arts at Bangor North Down & ARDS Institute
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2026

Qualifications

First Diploma Performing Arts
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Kinder Kids
January 1, 2013 - April 13, 2026
First Diploma Performing Arts
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
National Diploma in Music Technology
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
    paper Children's Educational Songs for Animation

    I compose original and fun children’s songs for educational content. These were then the basis for animated videos.

    paper Quietus of Man

    A short Indie film produced in Japan. I made the score and sound design.