I am a Composer, Sound Designer, and Mixer with over a decade of experience crafting immersive audio. With a background in both music composition and sound design, I bridge the gap between the technical and the artistic — whether editing and mixing dialogue, designing sound effects, or composing original scores. Growing up in New Jersey a stone's throw from New York City, I developed an early fascination with music, language, and how audio and sound shape emotions, storytelling and life in general. This led me to study linguistics at Boston University, where I explored the deep connections between language, rhythm, and auditory expression. After graduating in 2013, I moved to Los Angeles, honing my craft as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sound designer at various boutique studios. Now based in Mexico, I run Rancho Studios, where I continue to bring stories to life through sound.

Michael Leone

I am a Composer, Sound Designer, and Mixer with over a decade of experience crafting immersive audio. With a background in both music composition and sound design, I bridge the gap between the technical and the artistic — whether editing and mixing dialogue, designing sound effects, or composing original scores. Growing up in New Jersey a stone's throw from New York City, I developed an early fascination with music, language, and how audio and sound shape emotions, storytelling and life in general. This led me to study linguistics at Boston University, where I explored the deep connections between language, rhythm, and auditory expression. After graduating in 2013, I moved to Los Angeles, honing my craft as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sound designer at various boutique studios. Now based in Mexico, I run Rancho Studios, where I continue to bring stories to life through sound.

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I am a Composer, Sound Designer, and Mixer with over a decade of experience crafting immersive audio. With a background in both music composition and sound design, I bridge the gap between the technical and the artistic — whether editing and mixing dialogue, designing sound effects, or composing original scores.

Growing up in New Jersey a stone’s throw from New York City, I developed an early fascination with music, language, and how audio and sound shape emotions, storytelling and life in general. This led me to study linguistics at Boston University, where I explored the deep connections between language, rhythm, and auditory expression. After graduating in 2013, I moved to Los Angeles, honing my craft as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sound designer at various boutique studios. Now based in Mexico, I run Rancho Studios, where I continue to bring stories to life through sound.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Owner / Creative Director at Rancho Studios
December 1, 2014 - Present
Long-term freelance practice spanning film, TV, digital, and branded projects. Lead audio across complete post pipelines for short-form, long-form, and episodic work. Sound design, dialogue editing, mixing, original music and music production tailored per project. Maintain technical consistency across revisions, formats, and platforms. Ongoing collaboration with producers, editors, and clients.
Audio Engineer / Sound Designer at Beacon Street Studios
December 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
Supported high-volume commercial and digital work in a fast-turn environment. Took ownership of creative audio decisions through picture lock. Ensured compliance with broadcast and platform-specific technical requirements. Partnered with editorial and post leadership to meet compressed timelines.
Audio Engineer / Sound Designer at Hecho Studios
July 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
In-house post-production studio for advertising agency 72andSunny. Audio post for national and global ad campaigns. Worked embedded with agency creatives and producers during post and revisions. Balanced creative intent with agency delivery expectations.
Studio Manager at Beacon Street Studios
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
Managed day-to-day facility and office operations for a boutique post-production audio facility. Coordinated room setups for meetings, sessions, and client presentations. Front-of-house client support. Organized meals, supplies, and general studio logistics. Supported smooth daily operations across staff, clients, and visiting teams.

Education

BA Linguistics at Boston University
September 1, 2009 - May 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other