I am a passionate music professional with a background running a professional recording studio in Dallas, focusing on delivering high-quality productions for independent artists. I thrive on guiding artists through pre-production to final delivery, balancing creative vision with technical excellence. I am skilled in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering across genres, and I enjoy building strong client relationships through supportive collaboration and clear communication.

Raelynn Suggs

I am a passionate music professional with a background running a professional recording studio in Dallas, focusing on delivering high-quality productions for independent artists. I thrive on guiding artists through pre-production to final delivery, balancing creative vision with technical excellence. I am skilled in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering across genres, and I enjoy building strong client relationships through supportive collaboration and clear communication.

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I am a passionate music professional with a background running a professional recording studio in Dallas, focusing on delivering high-quality productions for independent artists. I thrive on guiding artists through pre-production to final delivery, balancing creative vision with technical excellence.

I am skilled in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering across genres, and I enjoy building strong client relationships through supportive collaboration and clear communication.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at Longhorn Recording Studio
September 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and operates a professional recording studio serving independent artists. Record, edit, mix, and master music across multiple genres while maintaining high audio quality. Manage recording sessions from pre-production through final delivery. Operate professional audio equipment, microphones, DAWs, and studio hardware. Schedule clients, manage bookings, invoices, and studio operations. Build strong client relationships by providing creative guidance and technical support throughout recording sessions. Maintain studio equipment and ensure an organized, efficient recording environment. Develop marketing strategies and promote the business through social media and community outreach.
Lighting and Sound Technician at Louie's Duelling Piano Bar, Deep Ellum
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Program and operate stage lighting for live performances. Mix front-of-house audio to provide a balanced sound for both performers and guests. Monitor sound quality and make real-time adjustments. Troubleshoot audio and lighting equipment during live events. Coordinate with performers to ensure professional production quality.
Intern at Boarded Up Music, Deep Ellum
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Assisted with setup and teardown of professional recording equipment. Recorded live artists during studio sessions. Edited and mixed recorded audio under the guidance of senior engineers. Maintained studio organization and prepared equipment for upcoming sessions.

Education

Bachelor Degree at University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington
August 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023
Associate Degree at Collin College, McKinney
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2019
High School Diploma at Princeton High School, Princeton
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

Audinate Certification
January 22, 2024 - June 30, 2026
Dante Certification Level 1
December 13, 2019 - June 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Boarded Up Music | Sly Fungi – "Beauty In All Things"

    Contributed to every stage of the production process, including session preparation, live recording, mixing, and mastering. By combining technical precision with a detail-oriented approach, I captured a clean recording that provided a strong foundation for post-production.
    The mixing process focused on creating depth, balance, and definition while allowing each musical element to complement the overall arrangement. During mastering, I optimized the track for consistent playback across streaming services, headphones, car speakers, and studio monitors. The completed project delivered a commercial-quality sound while preserving the emotion and character of the original performance.

    Boarded Up Music | Sly Fungi – "Faster Astrid"

    Served as the recording, mixing, and mastering engineer for this project, managing the production process from live audio capture through final delivery. During the recording session, I ensured reliable signal flow and maintained recording quality to preserve the performance’s energy and authenticity.
    In post-production, I carefully balanced the instrumentation, refined the dynamics, and enhanced the overall clarity to create a cohesive, professional mix. The final master was optimized for digital streaming platforms while staying true to the artist’s creative vision, resulting in a polished, release-ready recording that translates well across a variety of playback systems.

    Boarded Up Music | TJ Novak & Friends – "Tenderness"

    Served as the recording, mixing, and mastering engineer for this project, helping transform a live performance into a polished studio-quality production. From capturing the performance with precision to refining every element during post-production, my goal was to create a recording that translated well across all playback systems.
    By combining technical accuracy with a creative approach to mixing and mastering, I delivered a clear, balanced, and emotionally engaging final product that showcased the artist’s performance at its best.

    Boarded Up Music | TJ Novak & Friends – "Paper Soldier"

    Provided end-to-end engineering support for this recording, including equipment setup, session monitoring, and post-production. Throughout the recording process, I maintained optimal signal quality and addressed technical details to ensure the strongest possible audio capture.
    After recording concluded, I mixed and mastered the track using industry-standard workflows, carefully balancing instrumentation, vocals, and dynamics to produce a professional-quality final master suitable for digital distribution.

    Boarded Up Music | TJ Novak & Friends – "Thing 4 U"

    Played a key role in both the recording and post-production of this project, managing the technical workflow from session preparation through the final master. Worked closely with the production team to ensure consistent audio quality and an efficient recording environment.
    Using professional mixing and mastering techniques, I refined the performance by enhancing clarity, depth, and overall impact while maintaining the authenticity of the original recording. The result was a release-ready track with a polished and dynamic sound.

    Boarded Up Music | TJ Novak & Friends – "I Just Wanna Believe in Love Again"

    Engineered the live recording session from technical setup through final production, ensuring every stage of the recording process met professional standards. Monitored recording quality in real time to capture a clean, natural performance while preserving the emotion and energy of the musicians.
    Following the session, I completed detailed editing, mixing, and mastering to create a balanced, polished mix optimized for modern streaming platforms. My focus was on delivering a final product that remained true to the artist’s vision while meeting commercial-quality standards.

    Boarded Up Music | Catherine Trausch – "24 Pièces en Style Libre – Impromptu" (Louis Vierne)

    Recorded and produced this classical pipe organ performance from session setup through final mastering. My work focused on capturing the instrument’s tonal complexity and dynamic range while delivering a clear, natural, and release-ready recording that highlighted the nuances of the performance.

    Boarded Up Music | Catherine Trausch – "Chorale No. 3 in A Minor" (César Franck)

    Managed the technical recording workflow for this classical organ performance, ensuring consistent audio quality from capture through final delivery. In post-production, I mixed and mastered the recording to create a balanced listening experience that remained faithful to the performance and the acoustics of the venue.

    Boarded Up Music | Catherine Trausch – "Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV 659" (J.S. Bach)

    Assisted in capturing a clean and expressive performance by preparing the recording setup and monitoring audio quality throughout the session. I completed the mixing and mastering process, enhancing the recording while preserving the warmth, depth, and natural ambience of the pipe organ.

    Boarded Up Music | Catherine Trausch – "Te Deum, Op. 11" (Jeanne Demessieux)

    Engineered the recording of this pipe organ performance with careful attention to clarity, balance, and detail. Throughout post-production, I refined the mix and master to maintain the composer’s intended dynamics and the rich character of the instrument, resulting in a professional-quality recording.

    Boarded Up Music | Catherine Trausch – "Prelude and Fugue BWV 543" (J.S. Bach)

    Served as the recording and post-production engineer for this classical pipe organ performance, focusing on accurately capturing the instrument’s full tonal range and the natural acoustics of the performance space. After the recording session, I mixed and mastered the piece to preserve its dynamic expression while delivering a polished, high-fidelity final recording.

    Boarded Up Music | "Underground"

    Played a key role in the recording and post-production of this project by overseeing the technical workflow during the live session and ensuring reliable audio quality from start to finish. Maintained recording integrity throughout the performance and assisted in preparing the session for a successful capture.

    In post-production, I mixed and mastered the track to create a balanced, professional-quality recording that translated well across a variety of listening environments.