Hi there, I’m Alan Garcia, a certified Audio Engineer and sound designer based in Harlem, NY. I’ve spent over a decade recording, mixing, and producing music, while also expanding into sound design for short films, podcasts, and app projects. I’m passionate about translating creative ideas into compelling sonic experiences and I continually seek opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals to sharpen my craft. Currently, I’m working as an Audio Engineer at Donut Shop Studios, while freelancing across NYC studios and remote projects. I’m proficient with Pro Tools and Ableton Live, adept at creating stems and multiple mix variants, and I bring strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset to every session and project.

Alan Garcia

Hi there, I’m Alan Garcia, a certified Audio Engineer and sound designer based in Harlem, NY. I’ve spent over a decade recording, mixing, and producing music, while also expanding into sound design for short films, podcasts, and app projects. I’m passionate about translating creative ideas into compelling sonic experiences and I continually seek opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals to sharpen my craft. Currently, I’m working as an Audio Engineer at Donut Shop Studios, while freelancing across NYC studios and remote projects. I’m proficient with Pro Tools and Ableton Live, adept at creating stems and multiple mix variants, and I bring strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset to every session and project.

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Hi there, I’m Alan Garcia, a certified Audio Engineer and sound designer based in Harlem, NY. I’ve spent over a decade recording, mixing, and producing music, while also expanding into sound design for short films, podcasts, and app projects. I’m passionate about translating creative ideas into compelling sonic experiences and I continually seek opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals to sharpen my craft.

Currently, I’m working as an Audio Engineer at Donut Shop Studios, while freelancing across NYC studios and remote projects. I’m proficient with Pro Tools and Ableton Live, adept at creating stems and multiple mix variants, and I bring strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset to every session and project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at Donut Shop Studios
May 1, 2024 - Present
Intern, assist and take lead on recording and mixing sessions while also running my own sessions with my clientele. Continuously learning in a professional environment, observing established engineers to improve efficiency and quality, and expanding capabilities such as stems creation and multiple mix versions (Live, Instrumentals, Acapella).
Audio Engineer and Sound Designer at Various Studios and Remote
May 1, 2010 - Present
For over a decade I’ve produced, engineered, recorded and mixed music, podcasts, and short films for many artists. I’ve worked through networking and online platforms (Fiverr, Upwork, Remote Mixing and Editing) to deliver professional studio-quality music and mixes. Proficient in Pro Tools and Ableton Live with freelance sound design experience on underground projects.
Liquor Assistant at 40/40 Club
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Worked at Jay-Z’s high-end nightclub, networking and gaining exposure to opportunities within the music industry, while handling responsibilities in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
Audio Engineer at Visionlanty Studios
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Interned and learned professional engineering practices from experienced engineers. Gained experience in organizing and tracking sessions and applying best practices to session management.

Education

Diploma in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute of Technology-New York
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Sound Design (Online course) at Udemy
October 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Audio Engineer
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality