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Hi, I’m Manuel Tirado, a music composer and sound designer with a formal background in composition and hands-on experience across live, studio, and interactive settings. I create emotionally driven, genre-crossing music and deepen immersion through detailed recording and mixing. I thrive on cross-disciplinary collaboration and craft audio that strengthens storytelling across media.
I’ve worked on game and media projects, including The Human Equation and various game jams, delivering original music, SFX, and post-production work. I enjoy translating ideas into sonic textures that support narrative and user experience.
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Language
English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Composer, SFX, Audio and Video Post-Production at Versified! The Human Equation
February 1, 2024 - PresentDelivered 16 musical cues, 2 soundscapes, and full audio post-production for three editions of a theatrical poetry project including sound editing, restoration, mixing, and mastering synchronized video content. Sole video editor for various project editions including full-length and shorter cuts.
Audio Director at Bethlehem Baptist Church
July 1, 2022 - PresentLed technical planning, live sound mixing, system design for weekly events and livestreams. Managed FOH and monitor systems, wireless mic coordination, real-time troubleshooting, purchasing for audio department, and coordinated A/V team support for video playback and broadcast audio.
Recording & Mixing Engineer at Decade Sound Studio
August 1, 2022 - PresentRecorded and mixed music and dialogue using Studio One and outboard gear. Edited and delivered stems and final mixes for video integration, streaming, and album releases. Directed musicians and clients to maximize production quality.
Recording Engineer (Video Project) at Pauper: The Musical – Inside the Studio
July 6, 2024 - August 3, 2025Captured multitrack studio sessions for an orchestral Broadway musical feature and delivered clean audio for synced video production on YouTube.
Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Engineer; Musician at 48 Degrees North
October 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025Produced and engineered recordings released on Spotify managing the complete production cycle. Oversaw audio for music videos and social media promos.
Keyboardist, Mixing Engineer at LJ Collective Band
December 31, 2020 - August 4, 2025Performed, captured, mixed, and mastered studio recordings for the band's SoundCloud demos.
Music Instructor at Allstar Guitar Academy
June 1, 2022 - PresentTeach one-on-one lessons in various musical disciplines and handle all audio needs for academy-wide recitals.
Composer, SFX, GitHub Integration at Auditory Dissolution (itch.io Bullet Hell Game Jam 6)
April 10, 2025 - April 20, 2025Created 1 track with 2 variations and interactive musical layers/SFX with full GitHub integration, completed in May 2025.
Composer, Sound Effects Creator at Lucha Libra (GMTK Game Jam 2024)
August 1, 2024 - PresentProduced 1 track and 3 sound effects for the game jam completed in August 2024.
Composer, Sound Effects Creator at Solar Struggle (Global Game Jam 2024)
August 1, 2024 - PresentCreated 2 tracks and 6 sound effects for the global game jam completed in August 2024.
Composer at Arborflare (4-day Game Jam)
July 1, 2022 - July 31, 2022Produced 1 track with 7 variations during August 2022 for this game jam.
Audio Director / Technical Lead at Bethlehem Baptist Church
August 20, 2022 - PresentLed audio production, live sound, and technical leadership for church services and events.
Interdisciplinary Music Instructor at Allstar Guitar Academy
June 1, 2022 - PresentTaught interdisciplinary music concepts and instruction, supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Recording Engineer at Decade Sound Studio
August 1, 2022 - PresentRecording, mixing, and mastering engineer for multiple projects; Tacoma-based studio work.
Musician, Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Engineer, Social Media Marketing at 48 Degrees North
August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2023Multifaceted musician and engineer providing recording, mixing, mastering, and social media marketing; tracks released on Spotify.
Recording Engineer at Pauper: The Musical Inside the Studio
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Recording engineer for The Musical Inside the Studio project (YouTube).
Music Composer / Sound Designer (Game Jam) at Arborflare / Global Game Jam
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Created music and sound variations for game jams (Arborflare: 1 track with 7 variations; Solar Struggle: 2 tracks, 6 sound effects).
Musician / Sound Designer at Solar Struggle (Global Game Jam 2024)
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Produced 2 tracks and 6 sound effects for Global Game Jam 2024.
Audio Director, Technical Lead at Bethlehem Baptist Church
August 1, 2022 - PresentOversees audio production for services and events, leads the audio team, and maintains live sound workflows and systems to ensure clear, reliable sound across venues.
Musician, Recording, Mixing, Mastering Engineer, Social Media Marketing at 48 Degrees North
August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2023Performed as musician; recorded, mixed, and mastered tracks; managed social media marketing for the studio and projects.
Composer, SFX, Editor, Post-Production at Versified! The Human Equation
February 1, 2024 - PresentComposed music, designed sound effects, edited, and handled post-production duties; created 16 musical cues and 2 soundscapes.
Music / Game Audio at Auditory Dissolution
May 1, 2025 - PresentOne track with 2 variations and interactive musical layers/SFX; full GitHub integration.
Composer, Sound Designer at Arborflare
August 1, 2022 - Present4-day Game Jam contribution with multiple variations; created music and sound design assets.
Game Jam Music & Sound at Lucha Libra (Global Game Jam 2024)
August 1, 2024 - PresentCreated tracks and sound effects for a 48-hour game jam project.
Game Jam Music & Sound at Solar Struggle (Global Game Jam 2024)
August 1, 2024 - PresentProduced two tracks and six sound effects for a game jam entry.
Musician, Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Engineer at 48 Degrees North
August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2023Producing, recording, mixing, and mastering for various artists; social media marketing and promotion.
Composer, SFX, Editor at The Human Equation
February 1, 2024 - PresentComposed 16 musical cues; created SFX and edited post-production for game audio; multiple musical cues and soundscapes; ongoing.
Composer, Sound Designer at Global Game Jam 2024 – Solar Struggle
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Composed music and sound design for a Global Game Jam 2024 project; produced two tracks and sound effects.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Composition at Pacific Lutheran University
September 1, 2013 - December 17, 2017Bachelor of Music in Composition at Pacific Lutheran University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Music in Composition at Pacific Lutheran University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Music in Composition at Pacific Lutheran University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Computers & Electronics, Other
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