Kenji Nakai

Sound Begins with Listening.

I have spent my career exploring sound from multiple perspectives—as a recording and mixing engineer, producer, live sound engineer, educator, consultant, and technologist.

My journey has taken me from digital musical instrument development at Roland Corporation to world-class recording studios, concert venues, game productions, universities, and audio system design projects throughout the United States and Japan.

Over the years, I have worked on projects ranging from commercial music production and orchestral recording to live concerts, audio systems integration, and higher education. I have had the privilege of collaborating with internationally recognized artists including Bill Champlin, Tom Scott, Ray Parker Jr., Larry Dunn, and Shanice, as well as contributing to major video game productions and educational initiatives.

I enjoy helping artists, organizations, and students connect with sound through technology, creativity, and listening. My cross-disciplinary experience has shaped a systems-oriented approach to problem solving and a belief that meaningful solutions often emerge by connecting perspectives that are rarely viewed together.

Today, I remain passionate about lifelong learning and continue to explore emerging technologies, including audio networking and AI applications for music and education.

Areas of focus:
• Recording & Mixing
• Music Production
• Live Sound & A1 Operations
• Audio Systems Design & Integration
• Game Audio & Orchestral Recording
• Higher Education & Professional Training
• Audio Technology & Innovation

I believe that the foundation of audio is not equipment—the foundation of audio is listening.

Exploring Sound from Every Angle.