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I'm a music producer and educator with 20+ years of experience in production and artist development. I help emerging artists shape their sound and confidence through supportive, collaborative production, guiding them from rough demos to release-ready results. I blend technical mastery with creative insight, taking projects from concept to final mix and master. I thrive in remote collaboration and mentoring, helping artists grow their craft while building their brand and presence in the music industry.…I'm a music producer and educator with 20+ years of experience in production and artist development. I help emerging artists shape their sound and confidence through supportive, collaborative production, guiding them from rough demos to release-ready results. I blend technical mastery with creative insight, taking projects from concept to final mix and master. I thrive in remote collaboration and mentoring, helping artists grow their craft while building their brand and presence in the music industry.

Rob Harkness

Music Producer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, +4

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I'm a music producer and educator with 20+ years of experience in production and artist development. I help emerging artists shape their sound and confidence through supportive, collaborative production, guiding them from rough demos to release-ready results. I blend technical mastery with creative insight, taking projects from concept to final mix and master. I thrive in remote collaboration and mentoring, helping artists grow their craft while building their brand and presence in the music industry.…I'm a music producer and educator with 20+ years of experience in production and artist development. I help emerging artists shape their sound and confidence through supportive, collaborative production, guiding them from rough demos to release-ready results. I blend technical mastery with creative insight, taking projects from concept to final mix and master. I thrive in remote collaboration and mentoring, helping artists grow their craft while building their brand and presence in the music industry.

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I’m a music producer and educator with 20+ years of experience in production and artist development. I help emerging artists shape their sound and confidence through supportive, collaborative production, guiding them from rough demos to release-ready results.
I blend technical mastery with creative insight, taking projects from concept to final mix and master. I thrive in remote collaboration and mentoring, helping artists grow their craft while building their brand and presence in the music industry.

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Work Experience

Freelance Producer / Engineer at Freelance

January 1, 2006 - Present

Provide full-cycle production support for independent and signed artists, from songwriting and arrangement to tracking, mixing, and mastering. Guide artists through the creative process, offering technical feedback and direction to achieve a polished, release-ready sound. Experienced in remote collaboration, project management, and online delivery of professional masters.

Associate Professor at Musicians Institute

January 1, 2012 - Present

Taught and mentored over 15,000 emerging artists and producers in core production and engineering topics, providing personalized guidance on blending creative vision with technical execution. Instructor and curriculum creator for courses: Recording Techniques (levels 101–401), Vocal Production, Music Production Analysis, Apple Logic Pro (levels 101–201), Avid Pro Tools (levels 101–110), Ableton Live, Signal Processing, and Social Media Marketing & Fan Management.

Adjunct Instructor at SAE Institute

January 1, 2022 - Present

Taught over 500 students in core production and engineering topics: console operation, signal flow, mixing, MIDI, and digital audio. Recognized for high student engagement and clear, collaborative teaching approach.