My name is Tyler Kennedy, a passionate and inventive Sound Designer and Editor with over 10 years of hands-on experience crafting immersive audio experiences for film, TV, games, and multimedia. I love how sound evokes emotion, enhances stories, and relates to visuals. I bring robust energy and a team-oriented spirit to every project I have the opportunity to be a part of. My NYU Master of Music thesis, titled Contemporary Sound Design Techniques: Investigating and Comparing the Effect of Stereo and Binaural Sound Effects and Ambience on Levels of Engagement and the Experience of Immersion in Science Fiction Film, embodies my desire to push the boundaries of interactive audio. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Wwise and other industry standard tools. I strive to balance a creative vision with practical production workflows to deliver innovative sound that viscerally resonates with audiences.…

Tyler Kennedy

My name is Tyler Kennedy, a passionate and inventive Sound Designer and Editor with over 10 years of hands-on experience crafting immersive audio experiences for film, TV, games, and multimedia. I love how sound evokes emotion, enhances stories, and relates to visuals. I bring robust energy and a team-oriented spirit to every project I have the opportunity to be a part of. My NYU Master of Music thesis, titled Contemporary Sound Design Techniques: Investigating and Comparing the Effect of Stereo and Binaural Sound Effects and Ambience on Levels of Engagement and the Experience of Immersion in Science Fiction Film, embodies my desire to push the boundaries of interactive audio. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Wwise and other industry standard tools. I strive to balance a creative vision with practical production workflows to deliver innovative sound that viscerally resonates with audiences.…

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My name is Tyler Kennedy, a passionate and inventive Sound Designer and Editor with over 10 years of hands-on experience crafting immersive audio experiences for film, TV, games, and multimedia. I love how sound evokes emotion, enhances stories, and relates to visuals. I bring robust energy and a team-oriented spirit to every project I have the opportunity to be a part of.

My NYU Master of Music thesis, titled Contemporary Sound Design Techniques: Investigating and Comparing the Effect of Stereo and Binaural Sound Effects and Ambience on Levels of Engagement and the Experience of Immersion in Science Fiction Film, embodies my desire to push the boundaries of interactive audio. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Wwise and other industry standard tools. I strive to balance a creative vision with practical production workflows to deliver innovative sound that viscerally resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Tutor: Electronic and Computer Music Synthesis at New York University
July 31, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Aided students in understanding and using digital and analog electronics to synthesize and design sound. Worked independently and with others in a fast-paced lab environment. Monitored student progress, provided feedback, and supported hands-on work with analog and digital synthesizer technologies in studio or virtual instruments (VSTs) and DAWs.
Research Assistant at NYU: Music And Audio Research Lab (MARL)/Logitech
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Contributed to a scientifically authored paper for publication sponsored by Logitech. Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations. Coordinated with researchers to design and execute experiments, performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis, and managed laboratory projects. Captured and catalogued extensive libraries of recorded FPS gaming scenes used as stimuli in experiments. Prepared summaries for high-level meetings, created surveys, reviewed scientific literature, and maintained study alignment with objectives.
Sales and Operations Manager at Hi-Ho Energy Services
May 31, 2021 - Present
Managed daily operations of deliveries, service dispatch, and customer support for residential and commercial clients. Developed framework that led to a 30% increase in the customer base and a 95% customer retention rate. Served as the primary point of contact for clients and managed customer accounts. Collaborated with field technicians, drivers, and office personnel to troubleshoot and resolve technological issues. Coordinated meetings with marketing and product development teams to align sales strategies. Generated over $3.0M in oil sales for the company in one year.
Founder at Tyjo Productions
March 1, 2018 - Present
Founder of Tyjo Productions, leading audio/visual sound design, editing, production, composition, and engineering for multimedia projects. Proficient with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Universal Audio Console; experienced in music and sound technology consultation, instruction, sales, and acquisition. Specialized in Ableton Live and Max for Live. Collaborated with clients to define project goals and milestones, synchronized audio with video, and designed ambient soundscapes for varied media. Led end-to-end projects from concept through delivery, balancing creative ambition with production logistics.

Education

Master of Music: Music Technology at New York University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology at Fairfield University
August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos in Logic Pro X
July 10, 2022 - July 10, 2022
Audio Design for Interactive Projects
June 24, 2022 - June 24, 2022
Sound Design for Motion Graphics
May 24, 2022 - May 24, 2022
Pro Tools: Audio for Film and Video
May 23, 2022 - May 23, 2022
Careers in the Game Industry
May 23, 2022 - May 23, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Gaming, Real Estate & Construction, Retail
    Thesis: Blade Runner 2049 (Stereo Version)
    Here is one of the film clip stimuli used as part of the thesis project I completed at NYU. The sound from the original clip was muted. All sound heard in this version of the clip was re-created and mixed in two distinct audio formats. audiopostproduction sounddesign audioediting abletonlive protools dolbyatmos spatialaudio soundfxdesign audiomixing audiomastering musictechnology filmscoring soundforfilm…
    Thesis: Blade Runner (Stereo Version)
    Here is one of the film clip stimuli used as part of the thesis experiment I conducted at NYU. The sound from the original clip was muted. All sound heard in this version of the clip was re-created and mixed in two distinct audio formats. audiopostproduction sounddesign audioediting abletonlive protools dolbyatmos spatialaudio soundfxdesign audiomixing audiomastering musictechnology filmscoring soundforfilm…
    NYU Scoring Techniques: Words
    One of a collection of assignments completed while taking a film scoring class during my time at NYU. All sound heard in this clip was created by Tyler Kennedy. filmscoring audiopostproduction audiomixing musictechnology sounddesign audioediting audiomastering soundfxediting abletonlive filmsound soundforanimation…
    NYU Scoring Techniques: Lacoste
    Here is a short clip from a Lacoste commercial I was asked to score for my film scoring class at NYU. filmscoring audiopostproduction audiomixing musictechnology sounddesign audioediting audiomastering soundfxediting abletonlive filmsound soundforanimation…
    NYU Scoring Techniques: 50 Ways to Kill Salami
    Here is a short animated clip that was used as visual material for one of the film scoring assignments I completed during my time at NYU. All sound heard in this clip was mixed, scored, and designed by myself. filmscoring audiopostproduction audiomixing musictechnology sounddesign audioediting audiomastering soundfxediting abletonlive filmsound soundforanimation…
    NYU Scoring Techniques: Westworld (One Instrument)
    Here is a short clip of the introduction trailer to Westworld. The assignment asked us to use only one instrument to score the clip. For this clip, I used one sample from a BASTL Instruments Microgranny granular synthesizer/sampler. The signal from the Microgranny was routed into various guitar pedals which were then recorded into Ableton. sounddesign filmscoring soundfxdesign audiomixing audiomastering soundforanimation abletonlive…
    NYU Scoring Techniques: Jinxy Jenkins
    This is a short film that was used as part of a film scoring assignment I completed during my time at NYU. The video file used was part of the Marvin Hamlisch Film Scoring Contest and I do not take credit for being the original author of the film. However, all of the audio heard in this clip was scored, mixed, and designed by myself. sounddesign audiopostproduction filmsound filmscoring abletonlive soundforanimation audiomixing audiomastering soundfxdesign…
    NYU Scoring Techniques: Fighting Spirits
    As part of a film scoring class assignment from my time at NYU, all sound (excluding dialogue) was created for this animated clip. This short animated clip was originally created by Gene Kim. filmscoring audiopostproduction audiomixing musictechnology sounddesign audioediting audiomastering soundfxediting abletonlive filmsound soundforanimation…