Jonathan “Jay” W. Brunner

Owner, Founder, Composer, Engineer, Musician at Audio Forest Studio

Record, compose and produce voice over demos for professional actors and voice talent; play, compose, and record original soundtracks for film and commercials, radio spots, training videos, PSAs, IVR, live theatre, audition tracks, and TikTok soundscapes; sound editing for films; ADR; create authentic sound effects; proficient on over 60 musical instruments. Clients include The ACT Test, McGraw-Hill, Miami University, Middletown City Schools, and more.

Resident Artist, Sound Designer, Engineer at Human Race Theatre Company

Design soundscapes, compose original incidental tracks, create sound effects, patch speakers, mixers and effects; fluent in QLab; develop soundscapes based on time period, instruments, mood, script, and production. Completed 36 professional sound designs and compositions for shows including regional and world premieres.

Voiceover Workshop Presenter at Limelight Studio

Setup remote recording studio and educate students about proper microphone use, studio jargon; record and playback commercial and voiceover tracks; conduct workshops at Miami University, Sinclair College, Stivers School for the Arts, Wright State University, Limelight Studio, Clark State College.

Lead Engineer at DB Sound Advice

Engineer concerts, festivals, and symphonic performances; responsible for sound system load-in, preparation, installation, microphone and instrument patching, EQ and sound checks.

Sound System Consultant at Churches/HRTC/Schools/Community Organizations

Advise venues on purchasing and layout of sound systems according to budget and setup; consult on operational use of new and existing sound systems.

Music Teacher at Middletown City Schools, Mayfield Elementary

Certified music educator (K-12); design and conduct faculty and student training in recording and songwriting software; created guitar class and piano lab curriculums; implemented technology and GarageBand software in music classrooms; facilitated genre study programs.

Owner, Founder, Composer, Engineer, Musician at Audio Forest Studio

Record, compose and produce voice over demos for professional actors and voice talent; play, compose, and record original soundtracks for film, commercials, radio spots, training videos, PSA, IVR, live theatre, audition tracks, TikTok video soundscapes; sound editing for films; ADR; create and record authentic sound effects; play over 60 musical instruments. Clients include The ACT Test, McGraw-Hill, Miami University, Middletown City Schools, WDPR, and Dayton Preservation Society.

Resident Artist, Sound Designer, Engineer at Human Race Theatre Company

Design soundscapes, compose original incidental tracks, create sound effects, patch speakers, mixers, and effects; fluent in QLab; develop soundscapes based on time period, instruments, mood, script, production. Completed 36 professional sound designs/compositions for shows including regional and world premieres.

Voiceover Workshop Presenter at Limelight Studio

Set up remote recording studio and educate students (high school to adult) about proper microphone use, studio jargon, and record and playback commercial and voiceover tracks as a partner with the Voice Over Coach. Locations include Miami University, Sinclair College, Stivers School for the Arts, Wright State University, Limelight Studio, Clark State College.

Lead Engineer at DB Sound Advice

Engineered concerts, festivals, and symphonic performances. Responsible for sound system load-in, prep, and install; patching microphones and instruments into system; EQ and sound check of performers.

Sound System Consultant at Various Churches/HRTC/Schools/Community Organizations

Advised venues on purchase and layout of appropriate sound systems according to budget and plot layout. Consulted on how to use equipment for new and existing sound systems.

Music Teacher at Middletown City Schools, Mayfield Elementary

Certified in Music Education (K-12). Designed and conducted faculty and student training workshops in recording and songwriting software. Created and implemented two music curriculums: Guitar class 'Guitorchestra' and a 16-station piano lab. Implemented technological approaches to modern music classrooms and developed a music genre study program utilizing GarageBand software.

Owner, Founder, Composer, Engineer, Musician at Audio Forest Studio

Record, compose and produce voice over demos for professional actors and voice talent; compose and record original soundtracks for film, commercials, radio spots, training videos, PSA, IVR, live theatre, audition tracks, and TikTok video soundscapes; execute sound editing for films and ADR; create and record authentic sound effects; proficient with over 60 musical instruments. Clients include The ACT Test, McGraw-Hill, Miami University, Middletown City Schools, WDPR, Dayton Preservation Society. Composed for multiple film projects.

Resident Artist, Sound Designer, Engineer at Human Race Theatre Company

Design soundscapes, compose original incidental tracks, create sound effects, patch and manage audio equipment including speakers, mixers, and effects; proficient in QLab; develop soundscapes based on time period, instruments, mood, script, and production. Completed 36 professional sound designs and compositions for various theatrical productions including regional and world premieres.

Voiceover Workshop Presenter at Limelight Studio

Setup remote recording studios and educate students ranging from high school to adult on proper microphone use, studio jargon, and recording and playback of commercial and voiceover tracks. Collaborated with The Voice Over Coach at various locations including Miami University, Sinclair College, Stivers School for the Arts, Wright State University, Limelight Studio, and Clark State College.

Lead Engineer at DB Sound Advice

Engineered concerts, festivals, and symphonic performances including sound system load-in and installation; patched and EQ’d microphones and instruments; performed sound checks ensuring audio quality for performers.

Sound System Consultant at Various Churches/HRTC/Schools/Community Organizations

Advised venues on purchasing and layout of sound systems according to budget and plot layout; provided consultation on equipment use for new and existing sound systems.

Music Teacher at Middletown City Schools, Mayfield Elementary

Certified music educator (K-12); designed and conducted training workshops for faculty and students on recording and songwriting software; created and implemented music curricula including a guitar class “Guitorchestra” and a 16-station piano lab; integrated technology including GarageBand into modern music classrooms; developed music genre study programs.

Owner, Founder, Composer, Engineer, Musician at Audio Forest Studio

Record, compose and produce voice over demos for professional actors and voice talent; record original soundtracks for film, commercials, radio spots, training videos, PSA, IVR, live theatre; audition tracks for actors and TikTok soundscapes; sound editing for films; ADR; create and record authentic sound effects; proficient on 60+ instruments.

Resident Artist, Sound Designer, Engineer at Human Race Theatre Company

Design soundscapes, compose original incidental tracks, create sound effects, patch speakers, mixers and effects; fluent in QLab; develop soundscapes based on time period, instruments, mood and script; contributed 36 professional sound designs/compositions for shows.

Voiceover Workshop Presenter at Limelight Studio

Setup remote recording studio; educate students about proper microphone use, studio jargon, and record and playback commercial and voiceover tracks as a partner with the Voice Over Coach.

Lead Engineer at DB Sound Advice

Engineer concerts, festivals and symphonic performances; sound system load-in, prep and install; patch microphones and instruments into system; EQ’d and sound checked performers.

Sound System Consultant at Churches/HRTC/Schools/Community Organizations

Advise venues on purchase and layout of appropriate sound systems according to budget and plot layout; consult on how to use equipment for new and existing sound systems.

Music Teacher at Middletown City Schools, Mayfield Elementary (K thru 8)

Certified in Music Education (K-12); design and conduct faculty and student training workshops in recording and songwriting software; create and implement two music curriculums: Guitar class “Guitorchestra,” and 16-station piano lab; implement technological approaches to modern music class rooms; create program of music genre study utilizing GarageBand.

Sound Designer at Human Race Theatre Company

Design sound for theatre productions; develop incidental tracks; create sound effects, patches, mixers and effects; fluent in QLab; develop soundscapes based on time period, instruments, mood, script, and production.

Sound Designer / Remote Recording Studio Lead at Limelight Studio

Current setup remote recording studio; educate students (high school to adult) about proper microphone use, studio jargon, and record/playback commercial and voice over tracks; partner with The Voice Over Coach.

Music Teacher at Middletown City Schools

Music teacher at Mayfield Elementary (K-8); design and conduct training workshops in recording and songwriting software; create curricula; oversee education, honors, and certifications in music.

Sound System Consultant at DB Sound Advice

Consult on purchase and layout of appropriate sound systems for venues; advise on equipment for new and existing systems; assist with budget and plot layout.

Freelance Sound Engineer at Self-Employed (Trenton, OH area)

Engineer concerts, festivals, and symphonic performances; load-in, pre- and post-performance patching; mic-ing and EQ; sound checks.

Owner, Founder, Composer, Engineer, Musician at Audio Forest Studio

Own and operate Audio Forest Studio; compose and produce voiceover demos for professional actors; write and record original soundtracks for film, commercials, radio spots, PSA, IVR, live theatre; sound editing for films; ADR; create authentic sound effects; play over 60 musical instruments; clients include The ACT Test, McGraw-Hill, Miami University, Middletown City Schools, Dayton Preservation Society; film compositions include Spin Cycle, Squeeze Left, 80 Days, Him/Her, Numb, Prototype 01, Pure O, Dead End Zombie, Hero Wars, Hollow Bones, Lover Invisible, and others.

Music Teacher at Middletown City Schools

Design and conduct faculty and student training workshops in recording and songwriting software; teach/coordinate K-12 music education.

Music Teacher at Mayfield Elementary (K-8)

Music instruction for K-8 students; program development and classroom instruction.

Sound Designer at Human Race Theatre Company

Designs soundscapes for theatre; composes incidental tracks; creates sound effects; patches speakers, mixers and effects; fluent in QLab; develops soundscapes based on time period, instruments, mood, and script; works on regional premieres.

Sound Designer / Educator at Limelight Studio

Set up remote recording studio; educates students (high school to adult) about proper microphone use, studio jargon, and recording/playback of commercial and voice-over tracks; partner with the Voice Over Coach.

Sound System Consultant at Churches / RTC / Schools / Community Organizations

Advises venues on purchase and layout of appropriate sound systems; consults on how to use equipment for new and existing sound systems; budgeting and plot layout.

Sound Engineer at DB Sound Advice

Load-in, pre-pack and install sound systems for concerts, festivals, and symphonic performances; patch microphones and instruments into system; EQ and sound check performers.

Owner/Founder/Composer/Engineer/Musician at Audio Forest Studio

Owns and operates Audio Forest Studio in Dayton, providing composition, engineering, and production services; composes and produces voice-over demos for professional actors and voice talent; creates original soundtracks for film and commercials; edits sound; ADR; creates authentic sound effects; proficient with over 60 musical instruments.

Lead Engineer at Limelight Studio

Remote recording studio setup; educates students (high school to adult) about proper microphone use, studio jargon, and recording/playback of commercial and voice-over tracks; partner with the Voice Over Coach.

Sound System Consultant at DB Sound Advice

Load-in and pre/installation of sound systems for concerts, festivals, and symphonic performances; sound system load-in, EQ, patching microphones/instruments into systems; sound checks for performers.

Consultant (Sound System Advisory) at Churches/HRTC / Schools / Community Organizations

Current advisory venues on purchase and layout of appropriate sound systems according to budget and plot layout; consult on how to use equipment for new and existing sound systems.