I am a creative, conscientious and highly adaptive professional with a proactive approach to new challenges and ongoing professional development. I am an accomplished composer, sound designer and audio engineer, specializing in editing and mixing for post and music production, with meticulous attention to detail. I am proficient and passionate about writing music in all genres and composing to bespoke briefs. I am a multi-instrumentalist with many years of experience in the music industry, and I bring strong communication skills, integrity and flexibility to decision making and people management.

Adam Buckeridge

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I am a creative, conscientious and highly adaptive professional with a proactive approach to new challenges and ongoing professional development. I am an accomplished composer, sound designer and audio engineer, specializing in editing and mixing for post and music production, with meticulous attention to detail. I am proficient and passionate about writing music in all genres and composing to bespoke briefs. I am a multi-instrumentalist with many years of experience in the music industry, and I bring strong communication skills, integrity and flexibility to decision making and people management.

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I am a creative, conscientious and highly adaptive professional with a proactive approach to new challenges and ongoing professional development. I am an accomplished composer, sound designer and audio engineer, specializing in editing and mixing for post and music production, with meticulous attention to detail.

I am proficient and passionate about writing music in all genres and composing to bespoke briefs. I am a multi-instrumentalist with many years of experience in the music industry, and I bring strong communication skills, integrity and flexibility to decision making and people management.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Designer / Musician / Composer at Freelance/Self-Employed
January 1, 2000 - October 29, 2025
Composer for dance film projects; providing studio engineering, performance, editing, and mixing; audio technical support for period drama podcasts; sound design including field recording, Foley, and spot FX; music composition/production for media; vocal recording/editing/ADR; general audio production using a range of plugins; live performance and sessions across venues and events.
Technical Music Specialist / Engineer at Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent
October 1, 2021 - October 29, 2025
Studio engineering, facilities management and teaching music sound design / music production at HE level; Pro Tools instruction up to PT200 level; large-scale AV/rig setup and workshop delivery; equipment installation and IT/AV troubleshooting; management of software licenses and Jamf deployments.
Composer / Sound Designer / Musician at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Composer for North & Midlands-based Arts Council-funded dance film project; producer, studio engineer, performer, editor and mixer. Provided audio technical support for ‘Gladstone Girls’ period drama podcast series. Created creative sound design including field recording, Foley, editing and mixing; completed a 3-part sound art/design commission for Stoke Arts Organisation. Composed and produced music for sync (published; appearing on Netflix and international TV networks), theatre production and podcasts. Recorded, edited and mixed vocals (music production & ADR). General audio production for various projects using plugins such as Izotope RX, UA Collection, McDSP Suite, NI, Waves, among others. Performed live (and sessions) at festivals, venues, corporate & charity events.
Technical Assistant at Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Managed creative media resources for music, TV, film and radio; system administrator for resources booking system; maintained high-end microphones and other equipment; advised staff and students on media assets; ensured security of facilities and assets for media equipment store.
Media Teacher at Junior Jam, Cheshire (Various Locations)
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Taught music production, programming, animation and design; supervised large classes of Key Stage 1-2 students; tracked progress and produced reports.

Education

BA (Hons) Music Business & Production at Staffordshire University
September 1, 2016 - July 1, 2019
1st Class Honours

Qualifications

Avid Certified Pro Tools Instructor
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Fellowship of Higher Education (FHEA)
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
ISM Member
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Adobe Certified Associate in Digital Video (Premiere Pro)
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Dante Certification (L1)
October 15, 2022 - October 29, 2025
Avid Certified Pro Tools Instructor
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
ISM Member (Incorporated Society of Musicians)
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Logic Pro X Certified Pro
November 30, 0002 - January 31, 2026
PRS for Music & PPL Registered
November 30, 0002 - January 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services