I'm Michael Smith, a Producer/Recording Engineer and Consultant with over two decades in the music industry. I specialize in music production, session scheduling, and licensing coordination, working with artists and writers to place music in sync licensing opportunities. I thrive on turning creative ideas into finished products while keeping projects on time and on budget. My background spans studio engineering, IT leadership in publishing, and retail management, giving me a unique blend of creative and operational skills. I'm always eager to learn new tools and strategies to help artists reach wider audiences and secure licensing placements.…

Michael Smith

I'm Michael Smith, a Producer/Recording Engineer and Consultant with over two decades in the music industry. I specialize in music production, session scheduling, and licensing coordination, working with artists and writers to place music in sync licensing opportunities. I thrive on turning creative ideas into finished products while keeping projects on time and on budget. My background spans studio engineering, IT leadership in publishing, and retail management, giving me a unique blend of creative and operational skills. I'm always eager to learn new tools and strategies to help artists reach wider audiences and secure licensing placements.…

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I’m Michael Smith, a Producer/Recording Engineer and Consultant with over two decades in the music industry. I specialize in music production, session scheduling, and licensing coordination, working with artists and writers to place music in sync licensing opportunities. I thrive on turning creative ideas into finished products while keeping projects on time and on budget.

My background spans studio engineering, IT leadership in publishing, and retail management, giving me a unique blend of creative and operational skills. I’m always eager to learn new tools and strategies to help artists reach wider audiences and secure licensing placements.

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Work Experience

Independent Music Producer/Engineer at Self-employed / Independent
January 1, 2018 - Present
Independent Music Producer/Engineer; responsibilities include music production, coordination of session scheduling, managing artists’ listings with sync licensing/publishing entities, seeking sync and licensing placements for both me and other artists and writers.
IT and Database Lead at Theodore Presser – Music Publishing Company
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Managed sync, rental and published works databases; redesigned and implemented CRM and E-commerce solutions; managed general IT systems and processes.
Recording Dept. Manager and Sales Manager at Sam Ash Music
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Managed recording and pro audio sales in a high-volume music retail store; daily reporting, inventory, staff management, scheduling, sales goals and various IT and technical responsibilities.
Project Manager – Payment Systems Development at RATEX Business Solutions
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Created and implemented novel payment solutions for the collegiate retail industry; integrated product and publication databases with proprietary POS and CRM solutions across book publishing and collegiate retail.
Engineer / Producer and Technology Consultant at Sigma Sound Studios
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2004
Developed technology solutions to transition a world-class recording facility into a digital multimedia production house; coordinated production and writing sessions with labels; managed editing and duplication facilities and designed digital production suites.

Education

Music theory, music business and studio production studies at Community College of Philadelphia / Temple University
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1991

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services