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I’m Tony Crank, a dynamic sound engineer with broad experience mixing and recording in both live and studio environments, along with hands-on leadership and troubleshooting skills when it matters most. I’ve worked with multi-channel analog and digital workflows and have been using Pro Tools professionally since 1994, supporting everything from full-scale school performances and live events to detailed archiving and audio restoration projects.…I’m Tony Crank, a dynamic sound engineer with broad experience mixing and recording in both live and studio environments, along with hands-on leadership and troubleshooting skills when it matters most. I’ve worked with multi-channel analog and digital workflows and have been using Pro Tools professionally since 1994, supporting everything from full-scale school performances and live events to detailed archiving and audio restoration projects.

Tony Crank

Sound Engineer, Sound Technician, Sound Editor, +3

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I’m Tony Crank, a dynamic sound engineer with broad experience mixing and recording in both live and studio environments, along with hands-on leadership and troubleshooting skills when it matters most. I’ve worked with multi-channel analog and digital workflows and have been using Pro Tools professionally since 1994, supporting everything from full-scale school performances and live events to detailed archiving and audio restoration projects.…I’m Tony Crank, a dynamic sound engineer with broad experience mixing and recording in both live and studio environments, along with hands-on leadership and troubleshooting skills when it matters most. I’ve worked with multi-channel analog and digital workflows and have been using Pro Tools professionally since 1994, supporting everything from full-scale school performances and live events to detailed archiving and audio restoration projects.

Available to hire

I’m Tony Crank, a dynamic sound engineer with broad experience mixing and recording in both live and studio environments, along with hands-on leadership and troubleshooting skills when it matters most. I’ve worked with multi-channel analog and digital workflows and have been using Pro Tools professionally since 1994, supporting everything from full-scale school performances and live events to detailed archiving and audio restoration projects.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

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Expert

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Work Experience

Music Instructor (grades 6-12) at Denver School District / Charter School and Denver Center for International Studies

August 1, 2020 - August 31, 2025

Provided music instruction and taught Navajo language/culture and beginning guitar. Created weekly lesson plans aligned to state arts benchmarks for a highly diverse student population, supporting student growth and cultural enrichment through performances and presentations.

Music Instructor (Beginning Guitar, Navajo Language/Culture) at Denver School District / Charter school and Denver Center for International Studies

August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Instructed grades 6–12 in Navajo language/culture and beginning guitar. Built weekly lesson plans aligned to arts benchmarks, worked with a highly diverse student population, and supported student outcomes through standards-based instruction.

Music Instructor (advanced and beginning music, guitar) at St Vrain Valley School District

August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017

Taught advanced and beginning music and guitar to middle-school students while meeting state benchmarks. Developed weekly lesson plans aligned to arts standards for a diverse student population and supported cultural enrichment opportunities with performances and demonstrations.

Music Instructor (Advanced/Beginning Music, Guitar) at St Vrain Valley School District

August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Taught advanced and beginning music and guitar for grades 6–8 with standards-based lesson planning aligned to arts benchmarks for a diverse student population.

Music Instructor (Stage Technology, Guitar, Music Technology) at St Vrain Valley School District

August 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Taught grades 9–12 stage technology, guitar, and music technology; created weekly benchmark-aligned lesson plans and supported technical and cultural enrichment activities connected to the arts program.

Music Instructor / Stage Technology & Music Technology Teacher at Skyline High School, Longmont, Colorado

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Taught stage technology to high school students and served as sound engineer/designer for school live events. Trained students in sound engineering/production, stage management, lighting, and electrical work, and taught music technology for editing and mixing audio.

Music Instructor (Stage Technology / Music Technology / Sound Engineering) at Skyline High School

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Taught stage technology and music technology. Served as a live sound engineer/designer for school events and trained students in sound engineering/production, stage management, lighting, and electrical work.

Music Instructor (Guitar, Choir, Music) at Boulder Valley School District

August 1, 2011 - Present

Taught kindergarten through 8th grade music, including guitar and choir responsibilities. Created weekly benchmark-aligned lesson plans and supported cultural enrichment through performances and demonstrations.

Music Instructor at Lincoln High School, Denver, Colorado

October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2009

Taught guitar, choir, and music appreciation to grades 9-12, including support for ESL students to meet state benchmarks. Created weekly lesson plans and supported cultural enrichment through multiple yearly performances and demonstrations.

Music Instructor (Guitar, Choir, Music Appreciation) at Lincoln High School

October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2009

Taught grades 9–12 guitar, choir, and music appreciation. Worked with ESL students and supported benchmark-aligned instruction and cultural enrichment events.

Audio Archivist, Airshow Mastering at Boulder, CO

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2014

Digitized analog transfers from open-reel and cassette sources and performed audio restoration and sweetening using Studer tape decks. Converted audio to multiple formats and sample rates, supporting archiving and mastering needs across more than 100 tapes.

Stage Hand / Sound Engineer / AV Technician at Macky Auditorium, University of Colorado Boulder

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Supported live music events through stage, sound, and AV technical responsibilities, contributing to production readiness and technical execution for department performances.

Audio Archivist, Audio Mastering at Airshow Mastering, Boulder CO

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2014

Digitized transfers from analog open-reel and cassette tapes; completed audio restoration and sweetening on 100+ tapes using Studer tape decks. Converted between formats (e.g., 96K to 48K/44.1K, WAV/AIF/MP3/AAC/MP2) and delivered archived, cleaned audio outputs.

Technical Director and Sound Engineering at Vance Brand Auditorium, Longmont, CO

January 1, 2003 - Present

Provided sound engineering and technical direction for choir, jazz band, orchestra, and other school events including musicals and plays. Supported large shows with extensive on-site hours and smaller productions with coordinated stage crew and sound/AV assistance.

Owner, Engineer (Audio recording, mixing and archival) at CIU Studio, LLC

January 1, 2003 - Present

Own and operate a Boulder-based audio recording, mixing, and archival company. Handle audio recording, mixing, and long-term archival work, including transfer and preservation of analog tape collections.

Owner, Engineer at CIU Studio, LLC

January 1, 2003 - Present

Audio recording, mixing, and archival services. Led engineering work for professional recordings and long-term preservation projects, including organizing and managing large tape archives and restoration/sweetening workflows for historical audio.

Music Instructor (Gifted & Talented Program) and Music Curriculum Developer at Navajo Preparatory School, Farmington, New Mexico

August 1, 2000 - June 30, 2006

Taught guitar, piano, percussion, and music appreciation/theory to grades 9-12 and private lessons. Created music curriculum, developed IEPs, and organized events including Open Mike Night. Supported cultural enrichment with recurring performances and aligned lessons to Navajo Nation benchmarks.

Music Instructor / Gifted and Talented Program Music Instructor at Navajo Preparatory School

August 1, 2000 - June 1, 2006

Taught guitar, piano, percussion, and music appreciation/theory to grades 9–12. Created curriculum, maintained student IEPs, organized open-mic events, and directed regular cultural enrichment performances while aligning to Navajo Nation and state benchmarks.

Digital Lab Technician / Senior Lab Manager at Department of Music, Northern Arizona University

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Managed computer lab operations and led maintenance, updates, inventory, and student scheduling. Provided troubleshooting help for students and supported a technical learning environment alongside teaching responsibilities.