Chris Wainwright is a highly accomplished audio engineer and educator with over 20 years of experience. Having collaborated with leading institutions and independent artists worldwide, he consistently strives to elevate creative projects while fostering excitement for music and technology in education.…

Chris Wainwright

Chris Wainwright is a highly accomplished audio engineer and educator with over 20 years of experience. Having collaborated with leading institutions and independent artists worldwide, he consistently strives to elevate creative projects while fostering excitement for music and technology in education.…

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Chris Wainwright is a highly accomplished audio engineer and educator with
over 20 years of experience. Having collaborated with leading institutions and
independent artists worldwide, he consistently strives to elevate creative
projects while fostering excitement for music and technology in education.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Course Author / Instructor – Music Production and Engineering at Interlochen Center for the Arts – Interlochen Online
January 1, 2024 - Present
Course development and instruction for online Music Production and Engineering courses.
Summer Faculty – Music Production and Engineering at Interlochen Center for the Arts – Summer Arts Camp
January 1, 2021 - Present
Teaching and mentoring students in music production and engineering during summer programs.
Blog Contributor at Native Instruments, Inc.
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
iZotope Learn - Blog Contributor (remote).
Chief Engineer at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Managed a team of engineering staff and graduate assistants; analyzed budgets; developed operations manuals; maintained studio calendars; coordinated recording services for visiting artists and events.
Assistant Professor of Music Production & Engineering at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Created lesson plans and instructional materials; Tutored students; participated in faculty meetings and assessments.
Staff Engineer at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Trained graduate assistants; performed maintenance of audio/video equipment for 5 studios; provided recording and mixing services for visiting artists and events.
Studio Maintenance Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Maintenance of audio and video equipment; calibration; training and scheduling student staff; managed studio operations.
Multitrack Capture / Streaming Mix Engineer at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Freelance capture and streaming mix for Berklee venues and events.
Front of House Mix Engineer / Streaming Mix Engineer at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Front of house and streaming mix for events and performances.
Studio Maintenance Engineer / Course Instructor of Sound Recording at Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Studio maintenance; instruction in sound recording.

Education

Master of Music: Music Production at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Music: Music Production & Engineering at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Music: Music Production & Engineering at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Master of Music: Music Production & Engineering at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Pro Tools Certified User
December 1, 2020 - April 29, 2026
Pro Tools Certified
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

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