Dan Leaning

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mixer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered mixing, mastering and post production for established and emerging bands, artists, producers, and directors. Achieved over 150k streams across platforms including YouTube. Work featured on BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio.
Recording Engineer at Oscillate Recordings
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance role assisting with recording, mixing, mastering and audio post-production. Collaborated with brands including Northern Rail, Modux, and the NFL, with work featured on BBC Radio 4.
AV Technician at William Hulme’s Grammar School
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manage setup and operation of sound, lighting, and visual systems for school events, performances and assemblies. Role supports freelance career by applying technical skills in live settings, troubleshooting, and collaborating with diverse teams.
Freelance Recording Engineer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Mixing, mastering and post-production for established and emerging bands, artists, producers, and directors; collaborations with brands such as Northern Rail, Modux and the NFL; work featured on BBC Radio 4.
AV Technician at Oscillate Recordings
February 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Set up and operation of sound, lighting and visual systems for events; live sound engineering; VO/ADR; Dolby Atmos; coordination with teams via Microsoft Teams for on-site and remote productions.
Freelance Mixing Engineer and AV Technician at Oscillate Recordings / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance mixing, mastering and post-production for established and emerging bands, artists, producers and directors; delivered high-quality, broadcast-ready audio; credits including BBC Radio 4 and NFL; Pro Tools and Logic Pro; Dolby Atmos; VO/ADR; Ableton Live; recording and mixing across studio, live and post-production environments; over 150k streams across streaming platforms and YouTube; featured on BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio; collaborated with brands such as Northern Rail and Modux; located in Manchester.

Education

Music & Sound Production at BIMM University
September 1, 2020 - July 8, 2023
Music & Sound Production at BIMM Manchester
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Diploma in Music Production at BIMM Manchester
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
High School Education at William Hulme’s Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
at William Hulme’s Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Qualifications

DBS Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
Dante Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Pro Tools
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Dolby Atmos
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Dante Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other