Highly experienced MA-qualified music professional and technical operations specialist with 20+ years in production, sound engineering, and facility coordination. Skilled in live and studio audio workflows, immersive mixing, and sound design, while maintaining high standards for equipment care and operational delivery. Specialist in technical education and studio management, with a Distinction-level MA in Popular Music Practice (Composition). Proven ability to manage complex assets, support educators and students, and deliver hands-on training in industry-standard DAWs and audio hardware.

Robert Simmons

Highly experienced MA-qualified music professional and technical operations specialist with 20+ years in production, sound engineering, and facility coordination. Skilled in live and studio audio workflows, immersive mixing, and sound design, while maintaining high standards for equipment care and operational delivery. Specialist in technical education and studio management, with a Distinction-level MA in Popular Music Practice (Composition). Proven ability to manage complex assets, support educators and students, and deliver hands-on training in industry-standard DAWs and audio hardware.

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Highly experienced MA-qualified music professional and technical operations specialist with 20+ years in production, sound engineering, and facility coordination. Skilled in live and studio audio workflows, immersive mixing, and sound design, while maintaining high standards for equipment care and operational delivery.

Specialist in technical education and studio management, with a Distinction-level MA in Popular Music Practice (Composition). Proven ability to manage complex assets, support educators and students, and deliver hands-on training in industry-standard DAWs and audio hardware.

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Work Experience

Music Teacher | Mtech Education at Mtech Education
August 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered specialized music technology courses tailored for primary schools. Taught music composition and introduced foundational music theory concepts for younger learners. Designed engaging, interactive lesson plans that use digital audio tools to support creative music-making. Adapted teaching materials to student age and learning needs, helping build early confidence with music technology and creative processes.
Music Technology & Production Tutor / Studio Tech at Sackville School
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Delivered BTEC Music Technology and Sound Engineering courses for Years 12-13; implemented comprehensive asset tagging and auditing of equipment; provided Apple Logic Pro tuition; ran Music Tech clubs; managed and maintained the school's recording studio facilities and project management for live shows, including team management, PA systems and RF flow.
Estates and Facilities Assistant at BIMM University
August 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Managed maintenance operations for professional recording studios and updated DAW software/plugins; coordinated asset management including equipment booking and complex studio set-ups; provided technical consultancy to students and tutors on professional equipment usage.
Sound/Technical Engineer, Producer, Composer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 1994 - Present
Freelance work across recording, production, mixing, and technical support for varied clients and events. Examples include FOH engineering and stage crew roles for live events, along with post-production support such as ADR, Foley, and editing. Provided sound engineering and production contributions for studio and campaign-related video/audio deliverables.
Sound/Technical Engineer, Producer, Composer at Freelance
January 1, 1994 - Present
Freelance work spanning live sound, studio production, and composition. Worked with The Great Escape Music Festival (FOH engineer and Audio Stage Crew, 2022); Abbey Road Studios (Sound Engineer Workshop, 2018); and other post-production projects including ADR, Foley, and editing for diverse clients.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) Popular Music Practice (Composition) – Distinction at BIMM University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Music Production at Sussex University (BIMM)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills at City College Brighton
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
MA (Distinction) Popular Music Practice (Composition) at BIMM University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Music Production at Sussex University (BIMM)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Audinate Dante Level 2 at Audinate
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills at City College Brighton
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Audinate Dante Level 2
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
MA (Distinction) Popular Music Practice (Composition)
January 1, 2023 - August 28, 2026
Audinate Dante Level 2
January 1, 2017 - August 28, 2026
Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills
January 1, 2017 - August 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services