I am a resourceful, genre-diverse music producer and audio engineer with over 20 years of experience helping artists, labels, and corporations achieve their highest musical goals. Known for my hands-on, multi-role approach, I blend technical expertise with creative intuition to deliver consistent, professional, and release-ready results. Deeply tech-savvy and fluent in modern music and culture trends, I’ve collaborated with everyone from local innovators to Grammy-winning talent. My passion is empowering artists, elevating sonic impact, and transforming great ideas into fully realized musical experiences.

Dorian Besson

I am a resourceful, genre-diverse music producer and audio engineer with over 20 years of experience helping artists, labels, and corporations achieve their highest musical goals. Known for my hands-on, multi-role approach, I blend technical expertise with creative intuition to deliver consistent, professional, and release-ready results. Deeply tech-savvy and fluent in modern music and culture trends, I’ve collaborated with everyone from local innovators to Grammy-winning talent. My passion is empowering artists, elevating sonic impact, and transforming great ideas into fully realized musical experiences.

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I am a resourceful, genre-diverse music producer and audio engineer with over 20 years of experience helping artists, labels, and corporations achieve their highest musical goals. Known for my hands-on, multi-role approach, I blend technical expertise with creative intuition to deliver consistent, professional, and release-ready results.

Deeply tech-savvy and fluent in modern music and culture trends, I’ve collaborated with everyone from local innovators to Grammy-winning talent. My passion is empowering artists, elevating sonic impact, and transforming great ideas into fully realized musical experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Producer/Engineering Supervisor (Subdecibel) at Self-employed
January 1, 2007 - Present
Ran production equipment to alter and improve recording sound quality and flow. Composed original music for a wide range of artists. Advised musicians and vocalists on technique to improve end results. Developed and implemented cohesive artist and album visions for professionals. Aligned music with current genre trends for maximum success and profits. Coordinated back-end production requirements such as staff hiring and schedule management. Managed requests for specific musical pieces. Used multimedia to supplement and strengthen performances. Negotiated fees with parties involved in unscheduled special services. Maintained licensing subscriptions authorizing organization to legally use published materials. Recommended tuning, maintenance and replacement of musical instruments. Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement praise teams. Facilitated strategic business plan implementation and revenue generation goals by increasing and maintaining audience attendance ra
Music Producer / Engineering Supervisor at Subdecibel (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2007 - November 27, 2025
Composed original music across genres for a diverse artist roster; engineered studio sessions; enhanced sound quality and mix integrity; guided vocalists and musicians to elevate performance; developed cohesive artist visions and commercial album strategies; stayed aligned with genre and industry trends to optimize reach; managed studio logistics, schedules, staffing, and production flow; negotiated licensing, fees, and special project terms; oversaw multimedia integration for live and recorded content.
Instructor (Head of Production & Songwriting) at I Will Graduate
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Led high school music students in advanced songwriting and production; designed curriculum focused on creative and technical skill-building.
A1 / A2 Engineer at Studio Santo
February 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Responsible for setup and installation of audio and lighting systems in large-scale venues; delivered high-quality live sound support and stage tech operations.

Education

BA at Colby college
January 1, 1996 - May 20, 2000
Minor East Asian studies
Bachelor of Arts at Colby College
January 1, 1996 - May 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy & Religious Studies at Colby College – Waterville, ME
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2000

Qualifications

Hosted and presented for Beat Global, a non profit providing music education for financially underprivileged high school students in NYC
January 11, 2030 - July 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services