Hi, I’m Ben Verdes. I’m a producer, songwriter and sound engineer based in Wicklow and Dublin, Ireland. I’m currently pursuing a Level 8 Creative Music Production degree at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, which I expect to complete in 2026. I love collaborating with musicians and filmmakers to bring songs and scores to life, from concept and writing to recording, mixing and mastering. In the studio I thrive in high-pressure environments, comfortable with both analogue and digital gear, and skilled at quick problem solving. I enjoy crafting sounds, arranging parts, and ensuring the final product feels cohesive and true to the artist’s vision.

Ben Verdes

Hi, I’m Ben Verdes. I’m a producer, songwriter and sound engineer based in Wicklow and Dublin, Ireland. I’m currently pursuing a Level 8 Creative Music Production degree at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, which I expect to complete in 2026. I love collaborating with musicians and filmmakers to bring songs and scores to life, from concept and writing to recording, mixing and mastering. In the studio I thrive in high-pressure environments, comfortable with both analogue and digital gear, and skilled at quick problem solving. I enjoy crafting sounds, arranging parts, and ensuring the final product feels cohesive and true to the artist’s vision.

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Hi, I’m Ben Verdes. I’m a producer, songwriter and sound engineer based in Wicklow and Dublin, Ireland. I’m currently pursuing a Level 8 Creative Music Production degree at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, which I expect to complete in 2026. I love collaborating with musicians and filmmakers to bring songs and scores to life, from concept and writing to recording, mixing and mastering.

In the studio I thrive in high-pressure environments, comfortable with both analogue and digital gear, and skilled at quick problem solving. I enjoy crafting sounds, arranging parts, and ensuring the final product feels cohesive and true to the artist’s vision.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer, Engineer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer at Cornerman
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Re-arranged and recorded 4 of 6 songs for Cornerman EP; engineered, edited, mixed and mastered by me; played bass and guitar and performed backing vocals. Recorded in my Wicklow studio and at Studio 1 and Studio 2 of Sound Training College in Dublin, Ireland.
Songwriter, Performer, Engineer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer at Jar EP
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Self-produced project where I wrote all songs, performed all instruments and vocals, and engineered, edited, mixed and mastered the release.
Producer, Engineer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer at Blarn – Tvashtar Paterae
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Engineered, edited, mixed and mastered by me; recorded at Studio 1 of Sound Training College, Dublin, Ireland.
Producer, Engineer at Prospect – Blue Slate
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Engineered and edited by me; recorded in my Wicklow studio.
Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer at Pious – Petrichor
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
As a band member I partly wrote the song; engineered, edited, mixed and mastered by me; played guitars and performed backing vocals; recorded in my Wicklow studio.
Score Writer, Performer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer at Water Weight – Leah O’Riordan
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Wrote the score, performed the instrumentation and mixed and mastered the piece.
Score Writer, Performer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer at Mixed Signals – Meaghan Duffy
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Wrote the score, performed the instrumentation and mixed and mastered the piece.
Score Writer, Performer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer at My Marigolds! – Holly Emerson Byrne
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Wrote the score, performed the instrumentation and mixed and mastered the piece.
Studio Engineer at RTÉ Galaxy Fest Festive Specials
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Studio engineering duties during the recording of these RTÉ-published festive episodes.
Tour Manager, Live Sound Engineer at Thanks for the Dance: The Leonard Cohen Story
January 1, 2021 - Present
Touring Ireland with the Leonard Cohen tribute show; contacting venues, ensuring smooth operation, setting up and tearing down, and on-site problem solving.
Live Sound Engineer at Paddy Casey in Gorey Little Theatre, Wexford
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Engineered Paddy Casey’s show; set up the PA, managed the sound desk, and tore down.
Live Sound Engineer at Wallis Bird in Gorey Little Theatre, Wexford
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Engineered Wallis Bird’s charity event; set up the PA, managed the sound desk, problem solved and tore down.

Education

Level 8 Creative Music Production at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
January 1, 2022 - May 28, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services