I’m a mixing and mastering engineer and professional guitarist with over 10 years of live performance experience and a background in audio production from the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. My work blends technical precision with musicality—drawing from years of experience in blues, rock, jazz, pop, and folk. As both a musician and engineer, I understand how to bring out the best in a performance while delivering a clean, balanced, and industry-ready sound. I’ve worked in both live and studio environments, handling everything from signal flow and tracking to full mixes and final masters. Whether you’re an artist preparing for release or need a polished mix that translates across all systems, I focus on delivering results that elevate your music. Services: Mixing- Full-track mixing from stems EQ, compression, and spatial processing Vocal clarity and placement Balance and depth for all genres Revision-friendly workflow Mastering- Streaming-ready loudness optimization Tonal balance and stereo enhancement Clean, competitive final output WAV + MP3 delivery Mixing + Mastering- Complete production polish Cohesive, release-ready sound Optimized for Spotify, Apple Music, and more

Forest Seales

I’m a mixing and mastering engineer and professional guitarist with over 10 years of live performance experience and a background in audio production from the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. My work blends technical precision with musicality—drawing from years of experience in blues, rock, jazz, pop, and folk. As both a musician and engineer, I understand how to bring out the best in a performance while delivering a clean, balanced, and industry-ready sound. I’ve worked in both live and studio environments, handling everything from signal flow and tracking to full mixes and final masters. Whether you’re an artist preparing for release or need a polished mix that translates across all systems, I focus on delivering results that elevate your music. Services: Mixing- Full-track mixing from stems EQ, compression, and spatial processing Vocal clarity and placement Balance and depth for all genres Revision-friendly workflow Mastering- Streaming-ready loudness optimization Tonal balance and stereo enhancement Clean, competitive final output WAV + MP3 delivery Mixing + Mastering- Complete production polish Cohesive, release-ready sound Optimized for Spotify, Apple Music, and more

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I’m a mixing and mastering engineer and professional guitarist with over 10 years of live performance experience and a background in audio production from the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media.

My work blends technical precision with musicality—drawing from years of experience in blues, rock, jazz, pop, and folk. As both a musician and engineer, I understand how to bring out the best in a performance while delivering a clean, balanced, and industry-ready sound.

I’ve worked in both live and studio environments, handling everything from signal flow and tracking to full mixes and final masters. Whether you’re an artist preparing for release or need a polished mix that translates across all systems, I focus on delivering results that elevate your music.

Services:

Mixing-
Full-track mixing from stems
EQ, compression, and spatial processing
Vocal clarity and placement
Balance and depth for all genres
Revision-friendly workflow

Mastering-
Streaming-ready loudness optimization
Tonal balance and stereo enhancement
Clean, competitive final output
WAV + MP3 delivery

Mixing + Mastering-
Complete production polish
Cohesive, release-ready sound
Optimized for Spotify, Apple Music, and more

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Work Experience

Manager at Hot and Sweet Alpine Coffee
May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016
Trained new employees in barista standards; In charge of taking inventory; Managed employees and worked in a fast-paced environment
Zip line and ATV Tour Guide at Nacoochee Adventures
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2019
Created and Maintained safe environment for guests; Gained experience in executing emergency protocols; Trained new employees
Freelance Live Guitarist at Self Employed
May 1, 2019 - Present
Performed solo acts performances for restaurants, wineries and private events; Loaded in and set up audio equipment to perform live shows; Set up sound systems and checked audio for performances; Learned a 100-song catalog to perform at restaurants, bars and events.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Music and Technology: Guitar Concentration at Atlanta Institute of Music and Media
January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail