I'm Mike P. Ogle, a sound designer, music composer & audiobook voiceover artist based in Bargersville, Indiana. I create immersive audio by blending original music, foley, and voiceover elements for albums, audiobooks, and documentaries. My work thrives on rapid learning and a relentless curiosity for new sonic textures. From building a personal sound library to sculpting mood through soundscapes, I bring projects to life with hands-on production, engineering, and a passion for storytelling through sound. I enjoy collaborating across media to craft unforgettable auditory experiences.

Mike P. Ogle

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I'm Mike P. Ogle, a sound designer, music composer & audiobook voiceover artist based in Bargersville, Indiana. I create immersive audio by blending original music, foley, and voiceover elements for albums, audiobooks, and documentaries. My work thrives on rapid learning and a relentless curiosity for new sonic textures. From building a personal sound library to sculpting mood through soundscapes, I bring projects to life with hands-on production, engineering, and a passion for storytelling through sound. I enjoy collaborating across media to craft unforgettable auditory experiences.

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I’m Mike P. Ogle, a sound designer, music composer & audiobook voiceover artist based in Bargersville, Indiana. I create immersive audio by blending original music, foley, and voiceover elements for albums, audiobooks, and documentaries. My work thrives on rapid learning and a relentless curiosity for new sonic textures.

From building a personal sound library to sculpting mood through soundscapes, I bring projects to life with hands-on production, engineering, and a passion for storytelling through sound. I enjoy collaborating across media to craft unforgettable auditory experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audiobook Producer and Engineer at ACX Audiobook Creation Exchange
May 14, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Produced and engineered the audiobook "Visha Rescued" by Dorothy Horrell, published on Audible in July 2025. Executed voiceovers, inflections, time spacing, and exotic language pronunciations throughout the book. Created sound designs and incorporated audio elements into both the full book and its synopsis version.
Music Composer / Sound Designer at Self-employed
June 1, 2022 - Present
Craft voices, foley, and sonic mood imagery into unique audio soundscapes. Developed, organized, and managed an extensive audio database categorized by sound type and instrument families for instant project use. Recreated instruments by ear for over 40 popular songs and movie soundtracks. Collaborated with other musicians by integrating and extending their original work across diverse styles on platforms like Soundbetter.com and AirGigs.com.
Truck Driver at Indianapolis Fruit
August 1, 2017 - May 31, 2022
Delivered fresh produce reliably across multiple states (IN, IL, OH, KY, MI, TN), maintaining strict delivery schedules. Expertly operated pallet jacks for loading/unloading to preserve cargo quality. Handled irregular hours and overtime to meet dynamic delivery demands. Provided excellent customer service and maintained strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Truck Driver at Get Fresh Produce
July 1, 2013 - November 1, 2016
Transported refrigerated and perishable goods; utilized software tablets for deliveries; managed returns and daily logs with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Truck Driver at Market Day
August 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Ensured timely transport of refrigerated items; navigated irregular routes with an autonomous workload approach and maintained high standards of service.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk at Harte-Hanks
October 30, 1985 - April 29, 2011
Managed online purchasing, inbound item cataloging/storage, and outbound dispatch; maintained quality assurance processes and cross-department communications.
Audiobook Producer / Engineer at ACX Audiobook Creation Exchange
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Produced and engineered the audiobook Visha Rescued; performed and recorded voiceovers, inflections, timing, and exotic language pronunciations; integrated sound designs and audio elements.
Music Composer / Sound Designer at Self-employed – Bargersville, IN
June 1, 2022 - Present
Craft voices, sound Foley and sonic mood imagery for albums and audiovisual projects; built and organized a massive sound library for instant project access; created original sound content and contributed to other artists’ works via grafting audio additions.
Truck Driver at USA Fireworks
June 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Transported hazardous materials interstate, ensured safety compliance, optimized routes; maintained flexibility for overtime and customer service excellence.
Audiobook Producer/Engineer at ACX Audiobook Creation Exchange
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Produced and engineered the audiobook Visha Rescued; performed and recorded voiceovers, inflections, timing, and exotic language pronunciations; included sound design and audio elements in the book synopsis.
Music Composer/Sound Designer at Self-employed – Bargersville, IN
May 31, 2022 - Present
Crafting voices, sound Foley, and sonic mood imagery; building a comprehensive audio library; creating original sound content to lengthen existing works; learned-by-ear recreation of instruments across dozens of songs and soundtracks.

Education

High School Diploma at University High School, Irvine, CA
September 1, 1981 - April 15, 1983
High School Diploma at El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera, CA
April 16, 1983 - June 15, 1985
CDL B with Tankers Endorsement at State of Indiana
January 1, 2013 - January 20, 2026
High School Diploma at University High School, Irvine, CA
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1983
High School Diploma at El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera, CA
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985
High School at University High School
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1983
High School at El Rancho High School
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985
High School Diploma at University High School, Irvine, CA
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1983
High School Diploma at El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera, CA
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985
CDL B with Tankers Endorsement at State of Indiana
January 1, 2013 - March 19, 2026

Qualifications

Music Composer / Bassist / Keyboardist / Audio Engineer
September 12, 2025 - December 25, 2025
Ponerogenesis' released 2025. I created all music and lyrics.
Musician / Audio Engineer
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
MO's cover songs 1, 2 & 3 released in May 2025. I learned and recreated all the instrument parts for forty-five famous songs'. Vocal parts were learned & recreated using sampled and synthetic choir voices.
Keyboardist / Bassist / Guitarist
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
SIO's 1 thru 7 released in 2024. Over 80 single instrument tracks that I learned and recreated to demonstrate my instrument library of sounds available' for use in online session projects with other music composers.
Music Composer / Bassist / Keyboardist / Audio Engineer
May 5, 2024 - December 25, 2024
Sky Reaching' released 2024. I created all music and lyrics.
CDL B with Tankers Endorsement
January 1, 2013 - January 30, 2026
CDL B with Tankers Endorsement – State of Indiana
January 1, 2013 - February 18, 2026
CDL B with Tankers Endorsement
January 1, 2013 - March 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Wholesale & Distribution, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Education
    Verne with moodscapes
    Journey to the Center of the Earth, written by Jules Verne in 1864. My voice reading Verne's words, that directly inspired my own sound design for it.
    Fear Nothing
    Voiceover reading excerpt by Mike Ogle from Fear Nothing' by Lisa Gardner, written in 2014.
    Hemingway with moodscape
    Voiceover reading by Mike Ogle of The Sun Also Rises' by Ernest Hemingway, written in 1926. My voice reading Hemingway's words, that directly inspired my own sound design for it.
    Bowie monologue with moodscapes
    Excerpt from Please Mr. Gravedigger, written by David Bowie in 1967. My voice reading Bowie's words, which' directly inspired my own sound development for it. voiceover soundtrack
    Past Tense
    Voiceover reading by Mike Ogle of Past Tense by Lee Child, written in 2018. Soft background foley included.
    Dickinson with moodscape
    Voiceover reading by Mike Ogle of As if the Sea should part' written by Emily Dickinson in between 1830-1886. My voice reading Dickinson's words, that directly inspired my own sound design for it.
    The Assassin
    Voiceover reading by Mike Ogle of The Assassin' by Clive Cussler, written in 2015.
    Contrasts in time (voiceover with moodscapes)
    Me doing a voiceover excerpt from General Douglas MacArthur's Japan surrendering speech, aboard USS Missouri in 1945. My voice reading MacArthur's own words, then devolving into some of the most trite song lyrics ever written by human beings' to contrast MacArthur's historic words. Sound design created by me. voiceover soundtrack
    Wuthering Heights
    Voiceover reading by Mike Ogle of Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, written in 1847. Simple background sound element beneath my voice.
    The Lord of the Rings
    Voiceover reading by Mike Ogle of The Lord of the Rings' by J.R. Tolkien, written in 1954. Simple background sound element beneath my voice.
    Orwell with moodscapes
    Excerpt from 1984' written by George Orwell in 1949. My voice reading Orwell's words, which' directly inspired my own sound design for it. voiceover soundtrack
    Byron with moodscape
    Voiceover reading by Mike Ogle of She Walks In Beauty, written by Lord Byron in 1814. My voice reading Byron's words, that directly inspired my own sound design for it.