Hi, I'm Taylor Damude, a multi-faceted musician and audio engineer with over 15 years of experience. I love playing guitar, singing, performing live, and creating original music. I also enjoy using my skills in audio engineering to bring multimedia projects to life, whether it's designing sound for live shows or working in post-production. I'm passionate about collaborating with creative teams to enhance storytelling through sound and music. Managing projects and working closely with others has also been a big part of my journey. When not in the studio or on stage, I manage social media and produce podcasts for Sounds of Serenity, where our music and content have reached over a million listeners worldwide.

Taylor Damude

Hi, I'm Taylor Damude, a multi-faceted musician and audio engineer with over 15 years of experience. I love playing guitar, singing, performing live, and creating original music. I also enjoy using my skills in audio engineering to bring multimedia projects to life, whether it's designing sound for live shows or working in post-production. I'm passionate about collaborating with creative teams to enhance storytelling through sound and music. Managing projects and working closely with others has also been a big part of my journey. When not in the studio or on stage, I manage social media and produce podcasts for Sounds of Serenity, where our music and content have reached over a million listeners worldwide.

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Hi, I’m Taylor Damude, a multi-faceted musician and audio engineer with over 15 years of experience. I love playing guitar, singing, performing live, and creating original music. I also enjoy using my skills in audio engineering to bring multimedia projects to life, whether it’s designing sound for live shows or working in post-production.

I’m passionate about collaborating with creative teams to enhance storytelling through sound and music. Managing projects and working closely with others has also been a big part of my journey. When not in the studio or on stage, I manage social media and produce podcasts for Sounds of Serenity, where our music and content have reached over a million listeners worldwide.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Collaborated with creative teams to design sound and music concepts for various multimedia projects to enhance story-telling and auditory atmosphere. Created video and audio content including original music production, integrating background sounds, and generated AI-based text-to-speech. Operated audio equipment for live and pre-recorded shows, monitoring and adjusting audio levels to maintain clear and consistent sound quality. Notable projects include The Galen Project (Actor, Composer, Sound Editor, Re-Recording Mixer), Faithful (Sound Editor, Dialogue Editor, Re-Recording Mixer) which won 13 film awards, Code of Iron (Sound Editor), and Lita (Composer, Sound Editor, Dialogue Editor, Re-Recording Mixer).
Musician
March 1, 2013 - Present
Active as a musician since 2013 with roles including composer, podcast producer, social media manager for Sounds of Serenity, which achieved over 1 million plays for songs and 10,000 plays for podcasts. Managed social media content creation across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Collaborated with Andrea Vasquez as songwriter, music arranger, and guitarist with live performances at regional festivals. Lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for Spare Me Graceful, reaching semi-finalist status in the 2014 Battle for Vans Warped Tour in Los Angeles.
Production Manager at Mark Mackay
August 31, 2023 - July 21, 2025
Advanced production needs for 25 concerts during spring/summer tour by collaborating with vendors and concert organizers on band-specific requirements for main vocalist, two guitarists, and drummer. Managed day-of-show schedule including equipment set-up, sound check, and live performances. Oversaw sound and lighting engineering to ensure high-quality live production and positive audience experience.
Shift Supervisor at Starbucks Corporation
September 30, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Supervised 20 employees, organized bi-weekly schedules and daily shifts to ensure customer service, safety, quality, and smooth store operations. Hired and trained 8 new team members, assisting with interviews and creating standardized onboarding processes, setting performance expectations and station operations.

Education

Live Sound and Post-Production Audio Engineering at Musician’s Institute Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services