Hi, I’m Hazel Claudia Andrade-Ayala Richmond, a multi-disciplinary audio professional based in Richmond, VA, with a focus on music production, sound design, and podcast work. I love collaborating with artists to shape mood and tell stories through sonic textures, from selecting plugins and layering instruments to balancing voices and Foley for live theatre and film projects. Recently I’ve worked on the VCU Graduate School Podcast, theatre productions at Virginia Commonwealth University, composer and sound designer for the Documentary called The Shadows Of the Past, a short film project Where the Mushrooms Grow, where I contributed music, sound design, and mix/master skills. I’m excited to bring creative energy, technical precision, and a collaborative spirit to new projects. My website for more, _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ thanks!

Hazel Claudia Andrade-Ayala Richmond

Hi, I’m Hazel Claudia Andrade-Ayala Richmond, a multi-disciplinary audio professional based in Richmond, VA, with a focus on music production, sound design, and podcast work. I love collaborating with artists to shape mood and tell stories through sonic textures, from selecting plugins and layering instruments to balancing voices and Foley for live theatre and film projects. Recently I’ve worked on the VCU Graduate School Podcast, theatre productions at Virginia Commonwealth University, composer and sound designer for the Documentary called The Shadows Of the Past, a short film project Where the Mushrooms Grow, where I contributed music, sound design, and mix/master skills. I’m excited to bring creative energy, technical precision, and a collaborative spirit to new projects. My website for more, _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ thanks!

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Hi, I’m Hazel Claudia Andrade-Ayala Richmond, a multi-disciplinary audio professional based in Richmond, VA, with a focus on music production, sound design, and podcast work. I love collaborating with artists to shape mood and tell stories through sonic textures, from selecting plugins and layering instruments to balancing voices and Foley for live theatre and film projects.

Recently I’ve worked on the VCU Graduate School Podcast, theatre productions at Virginia Commonwealth University, composer and sound designer for the Documentary called The Shadows Of the Past, a short film project Where the Mushrooms Grow, where I contributed music, sound design, and mix/master skills. I’m excited to bring creative energy, technical precision, and a collaborative spirit to new projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Mixer and Assistant Music Producer at VCU Graduate School Podcast
January 1, 2025 - Present
Compiled and curated multiple temp tracks for client selection; optimized plugin choices and layering instruments for song progression. Led audio mixing using Logic Pro to ensure EQ leveling, adjusted MIDI audio flow, podcast production quality, resulting in improved listener satisfaction.
Gallery Attendant at 1708 Gallery
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Provided informative assistance to deepen appreciation for contemporary art, fostering engagement. Assisted artists during their exhibition setups, with setup and teardown.
Podcast Intern at Blackbird VCU
August 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated as a Sound Designer and composer for an upcoming literary podcast at Blackbird VCU; actively incorporated feedback to refine music production skills. Mixed vocal readings and adjusted levels using MIDI instruments and plugins (Izotope, Kontakt).
Staff at Women in Hip-Hop
March 1, 2023 - Present
Prepared event for keynote speakers such as venue and audio setup, speakers and microphone setup and strike.
Music and Sound Designer at Mycelia Animations Studios (Wher e the Mushrooms Grow)
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Directed by Maggie Gercken; provided music and sound design for the short film; film festivals presented at Jákotpuszta Nature Festival and Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions 2025 Volume 4. Also adjusted levels for theatre speakers, and mix/mastered using Logic Pro; contributed Foley and sound design for VCUs Theatre production process.
Sound Designer at VCU Theatre - Rhinoceros
March 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Attended script readings and rehearsals to align sound with choreographic movements and lighting timing; collaborated with the director to refine artistic choices.
Sound Designer at VCU Theatre - For Colored Girls Who Have Committed Suicide
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Operated QLab and controlled sound board; attended Zoom meetings to assess sound design elements and soundscapes for each poem; documented feedback to improve overall sound design.
Sound Designer and Sound Board Operator at Shaper Alliance Laboratory Theatre
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Multitasked in the booth during live shows; communicated with lighting and management; operated the sound board (Yamaha analog mixer); presented and researched musical concepts for designer meetings; mixed and edited sounds for balance and fluidity.

Education

B.A. in Music at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts
August 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services