I am a passionate and experienced music producer, songwriter, and podcaster. I recently completed my Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University in 2021, and I have been releasing my own music since 2018. I collaborate with national and international artists, offering production, songwriting, and mixing services, while also pursuing podcasting and teaching opportunities. I currently freelance as a producer and songwriter, run a Wellington-based podcast, and manage administrative tasks for a clinic. My approach is collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering clear communication and high-quality creative outcomes for artists and partners.

Tarn Puentener King

I am a passionate and experienced music producer, songwriter, and podcaster. I recently completed my Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University in 2021, and I have been releasing my own music since 2018. I collaborate with national and international artists, offering production, songwriting, and mixing services, while also pursuing podcasting and teaching opportunities. I currently freelance as a producer and songwriter, run a Wellington-based podcast, and manage administrative tasks for a clinic. My approach is collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering clear communication and high-quality creative outcomes for artists and partners.

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I am a passionate and experienced music producer, songwriter, and podcaster. I recently completed my Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University in 2021, and I have been releasing my own music since 2018. I collaborate with national and international artists, offering production, songwriting, and mixing services, while also pursuing podcasting and teaching opportunities.

I currently freelance as a producer and songwriter, run a Wellington-based podcast, and manage administrative tasks for a clinic. My approach is collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering clear communication and high-quality creative outcomes for artists and partners.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Music Producer /Songwriter at Self Employed
April 1, 2021 - Present
Work with national and international artists producing music, offering music production, songwriting and mixing services.
Podcast Producer/Interviewer at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Created a podcast interviewing music producers from Aotearoa; interviewed Josh Fountain (Benee producer), Simon Gooding (P!NK producer) and more; edited the podcast, recorded, mixed, released; managed social media marketing and organised complex music licensing deals.
Administration/Reception at Worldwise Travellers Health
October 1, 2022 - Present
Runs and organises the Wellington clinic; admin/reception duties as well as planning and management for the clinic; strong focus on organization and detail.
Driver at Deliver Easy
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Delivery driver responsibilities as a part-time role.
Brand Promotion at Brand Spanking
February 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Brand promotion at supermarkets and retail stores.
Exam Invigilator at IELTS
February 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Exam invigilator for International language school.
Music Production and Songwriting Teacher at Nathan Phillips Vocals
December 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Designed and taught individual and group songwriting and music production classes weekly to a mix of children and young adults.
Drummer at Mirrors
February 1, 2017 - Present
Semi-regular paid weekend gigs with Christchurch-based covers band Mirrors.
Assistant Engineer at Orange Studios
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Short term work experience.
Freelance Music Producer / Songwriter at Self Employed
April 1, 2021 - Present
Work with national and international artists producing music. Offer music production, songwriting and mixing services.
Podcast Producer/Interviewer at Self Employed
May 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Created a podcast interviewing music producers from Aotearoa. Interviewed producers Josh Fountain (Benee producer), Simon Gooding (P!NK producer) and more. Edited the podcast, recorded, mixed, released, handled social media marketing and organised complex music licensing deals.
Administration/Reception at Worldwise Travellers Health
October 1, 2022 - Present
Running and organizing the Wellington clinic. Admin/reception duties as well as planning and management for the clinic.
Driver at Deliver Easy
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Part-time driver.
Brand Promotion at Brand Spanking
February 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Brand promotion at supermarkets and retail stores.
Exam Invigilator at IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
February 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Exam invigilator for international language school.
Music Production and Songwriting Teacher at Nathan Phillips Vocals
December 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Designed and taught individual and group songwriting and music production classes weekly to a mix of children and young adults.
Drummer (Gigging Band) at Mirrors Entertainment (Christchurch)
February 1, 2017 - Present
Semi-regular paid weekend gigs with Christchurch based covers band Mirrors.
Assistant Engineer at Orange Studios
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Short term work experience.
Freelance Music Producer / Songwriter at Self Employed
April 1, 2021 - Present
Work with national and international artists producing music; offers music production, songwriting and mixing services.
Podcast Producer/Interviewer at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Created a podcast interviewing music producers from Aotearoa. Interviewed producers such as Josh Fountain (Benee producer) and Simon Gooding (P!NK producer); edited, recorded, mixed, released; managed social media marketing and organized complex music licensing deals.
Administration / Reception at Worldwise Travellers Health
October 1, 2022 - Present
Running and organizing the Wellington clinic; admin/reception duties; planning and management for the clinic; strong focus on organization and detail.
Driver at Deliver Easy
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Part-time delivery driver.
Brand Ambassador at Brand Spanking
February 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Brand promotion at supermarkets and retail stores.
Exam Invigilator at IELTS
February 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Exam invigilator for international language school.
Music Production and Songwriting Teacher at Nathan Phillips Vocals
December 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Designed and taught weekly songwriting and music production classes to children and young adults.
Drummer (Gigging Band) at Mirrors (Christchurch)
February 1, 2017 - Present
Semi-regular paid weekend gigs with Christchurch-based covers band Mirrors.
Assistant Engineer at Orange Studios
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Short term work experience as assistant engineer.
Creator Facilitator at Massey University - Co-Write Club
October 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Initiated and facilitated weekly co-writing and music production evenings for Massey University students.
Freelance Music Producer / Songwriter at Self Employed
April 1, 2021 - Present
Work with national and international artists producing music; offer music production, songwriting and mixing services.
Podcast Producer/Interviewer at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Created a podcast interviewing music producers from Aotearoa. Interviewed Josh Fountain (Benee producer), Simon Gooding (P!NK producer) and more. I edited the podcast, recorded, mixed, released, did social media marketing and organised complex music licensing deals.
Administration/Reception at Worldwise Travellers Health
October 1, 2022 - Present
Running and organising the Wellington clinic; admin/reception duties as well further planning and management for the clinic. This job has a focus on organisation and detail.
Delivery Driver at Deliver Easy
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Deliver Easy - driver
Brand Promotion (Part-Time) at Brand Spanking
February 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Brand promotion at supermarkets and retail stores
IELTS Exam Invigilator (Part-Time) at IELTS
February 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Exam invigilator for international language school
Music Production and Songwriting Teacher at Nathan Phillips Vocals
December 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Designed and taught weekly songwriting and music production classes weekly to a mix of children and young adults
Drummer (Gigging Band) at Mirrors
February 1, 2017 - Present
Semi-regular paid weekend gigs with Christchurch-based covers band Mirrors
Assistant Engineer at Orange Studios
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Short term work experience
Freelance Music Producer/Songwriter at Self Employed, Wellington
April 1, 2021 - Present
Work with national and international artists producing music, creating music. Offers music production, songwriting and mixing services. Releasing own music since 2018 and producing/songwriting with other artists since 2021.
Podcast Producer/Interviewer at Self Employed, Wellington
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Created a podcast interviewing music producers from Aotearoa. Interviewed producers Josh Fountain (Benee producer), Simon Gooding (P!NK producer) and more. Edited the podcast, recorded, mixed, released, handled social media marketing and organised complex music licensing deals.
Administration/Reception at Worldwise Travellers Health
October 1, 2022 - Present
Managed Wellington clinic operations including administration, reception, planning and management for the clinic with a focus on organisation and detail.
Part-Time Employment at Deliver Easy
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Delivery driver for a part-time role.
Part Time Employment at Brand Spanking
February 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Brand promotion at supermarkets and retail stores.
Exam Invigilator at IELTS
February 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Exam invigilator for international language school.
Music Production and Songwriting Teacher at Nathan Phillips Vocals
December 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Designed and taught individual and group songwriting and music production classes weekly to a mix of children and young adults.
Drummer (Gigging Band) at Mirrors, Christchurch
February 1, 2017 - Present
Semi-regular paid weekend gigs with Christchurch based covers band 'Mirrors'.
Assistant Engineer at Orange Studios
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Short term work experience.
Freelance Music Producer / Songwriter at Self Employed
April 1, 2021 - Present
Work with national and international artists producing music. Offer music production, songwriting and mixing services.
Podcast Producer/Interviewer at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Created a podcast interviewing music producers from Aotearoa. Interviewed Josh Fountain (Benee producer), Simon Gooding (P!NK producer) and more. I edited the podcast, recorded, mixed, released, did social media marketing and organised complex music licensing deals.
Administration/Reception at Worldwise Travellers Health
October 1, 2022 - Present
Ran and organised the Wellington clinic. This involved admin/reception duties as well as planning and management for the clinic. This role focuses on organization and detail.
Delivery Driver at Deliver Easy
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Part-time delivery driver.
Brand Promoter at Brand Spanking
February 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Brand promotion at supermarkets and retail stores.
IELTS Exam Invigilator at IELTS
February 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Exam invigilator for international language school.
Music Production and Songwriting Teacher at Nathan Phillips Vocals
December 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Designed and taught individual and group songwriting and music production classes weekly to a mix of children and young adults.
Drummer at Mirrors (Christchurch-based covers band)
February 1, 2017 - Present
Semi-regular paid weekend gigs with Christchurch-based covers band 'Mirrors'.
Assistant Engineer at Orange Studios
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Short term work experience.
Freelance Music Producer/Songwriter at Self Employed
April 1, 2021 - Present
Produce music for national and international artists; offer music production, songwriting and mixing services.
Podcast Producer/Interviewer at Self Employed
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Created a podcast interviewing music producers from Aotearoa. Interviewed Josh Fountain (Benee producer), Simon Gooding (P!NK producer) and more. Edited the podcast, recorded, mixed, released, managed social media marketing and organised complex music licensing deals.
Administration/Reception at Worldwise Travellers Health
October 1, 2022 - Present
Runs and organises the Wellington clinic; admin/reception duties and planning/management for the clinic with a focus on organisation and detail.
Driver (Part-Time) at Deliver Easy
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Part-time driving role.
Brand Promotion – Part Time Employment at Brand Spanking
February 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Brand promotion at supermarkets and retail stores.
Exam Invigilator at IELTS (International Language School)
February 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Exam invigilator for IELTS.
Music Production and Songwriting Teacher at Nathan Phillips Vocals
December 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Designed and taught individual and group songwriting and music production classes weekly to a mix of children and young adults.
Drummer (Gigging Band) at Mirrors (Christchurch)
February 1, 2017 - Present
Semi-regular paid weekend gigs with Christchurch-based covers band Mirrors.
Assistant Engineer at Orange Studios
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Short term work experience.
Creator Facilitator at Co-Write Club (Massey University)
October 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Instigated and facilitated weekly co-writing and music production evenings, bringing together emerging artists studying at Massey.

Education

Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
NCEA Level 3 at Christchurch Boys' High School
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2018
Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
NCEA Level 3 (Excellence Endorsed) at Christchurch Boys' High School
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
NCEA Level 3 - Excellence Endorsed at Christchurch Boys' High School
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2018
Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
NCEA Level 3 at Christchurch Boys' High School
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2018
Bachelor of Commercial Music at Massey University
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
NCEA Level 3 (Excellence Endorsed) at Christchurch Boys' High School
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2018

Qualifications

Full Driver’s License
September 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Full Driver’s License
September 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Bachelor of Commercial Music
February 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
NCEA Level 3 (Excellence Endorsed)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Full Driver’s License
September 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Full Driver’s License
September 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Full Driver’s License
September 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Full Driver’s License
September 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Retail, Healthcare