I am dedicated and experienced music producer, audio engineer and educator with a broad wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience in studio production, post production, live sound, music education and curriculum development. I bring a unique blend of creative, technical and innovative skills in every project that I undertake. I have produced and engineered numerous professional music and audio projects including, including commercial music, podcasts, and corporate voiceovers. I have a strong foundation in recording, mixing and mastering using industry-standard DAWs and equipment.

Melvin Njenga Wairigia

I am dedicated and experienced music producer, audio engineer and educator with a broad wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience in studio production, post production, live sound, music education and curriculum development. I bring a unique blend of creative, technical and innovative skills in every project that I undertake. I have produced and engineered numerous professional music and audio projects including, including commercial music, podcasts, and corporate voiceovers. I have a strong foundation in recording, mixing and mastering using industry-standard DAWs and equipment.

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I am dedicated and experienced music producer, audio engineer and educator with a broad wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience in studio production, post production, live sound, music education and curriculum development. I bring a unique blend of creative, technical and innovative skills in every project that I undertake. I have produced and engineered numerous professional music and audio projects including, including commercial music, podcasts, and corporate voiceovers. I have a strong foundation in recording, mixing and mastering using industry-standard DAWs and equipment.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Studio Owner, Music Producer, Audio Engineer at Nivz Studios KE
January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2024
Founded and operated a full-service studio, managed client invoices, branding and promotions; created song demos; guided performances for a high-quality take; set up and positioned microphones and preamps for studio and location recording; organized multitrack sessions in DAWs; edited audio, removed noise, and balanced levels with EQ, compression, and reverb to craft cohesive mixes; produced, mixed, and mastered projects including Nakupenda by Hildah Watiri; recorded and edited podcasts such as The Cyco Podcast; produced voiceovers and IVRs for MOKO Home and Living; served as Pro Audio Consultant for Infinite Insight.
Adjunct Faculty at 2 Africa Digital Media Institute
May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Taught modules including Music Production Analysis, Microphone Techniques, Ear Training and Critical Listening, Signal Flow and Mixing; contributed to curriculum review and development; created, administered, and marked assessments; provided feedback; participated in departmental and faculty meetings for programme planning, quality assurance, and KPI targets.
Head of Music Department | Lecturer at Talanta Institute
May 2, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Participated in curriculum development and review; taught Digital Audio Workstation (Pro Tools), Live Sound, Music Theory and Keyboard Skills, Mixing and Mastering; created, administered, and marked assessments; contributed to programme planning, module allocation, quality assurance, and KPI targets. Honoured with Employee of the Month (November 2022) and launched a new curriculum achieving 90% student satisfaction in its first year.
Music Producer / Audio Engineer Intern at Media Flux
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Set up microphones, cables, audio interfaces, and related gear; assisted with session file management, backups, and minor audio editing in Logic Pro X and ProTools.
Audio Engineer Intern at Sauti Radio
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Set up and connect microphones, cables, and gear for recording sessions; assisted with session file management and minor audio editing; contributed to recording, mixing, and mastering of the Sauti Radio Awards 2019.

Education

Master of Music - Merit at University of Surrey
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Bachelor of Music – Second Class Upper at Kenyatta University
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2022
Diploma in Music – Credit at Kenyatta University
May 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Certificate in Music – Distinction at Kenyatta University
May 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014

Qualifications

International Computer Driving License (I.C.D.L.)
January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
IELTS English Certificate (CEFR Level C1)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services