Seb Vidal

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Graduate Student Tutor (Teaching Audio Engineering and Music Production) at BerkleeNYC
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Provided hourly help for graduate students studying Songwriting and Production; conducted individual and group training sessions in song production, mixing, signal flow, DAW operation, and large-session recording; advised peers on equipment selection and technique; also taught songwriting techniques and guitar; facilitated over 45 student collaborations and recordings in an academic year.
Graduate Tutor at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided one-on-one production support for graduate students in the Songwriting and Production MA program. Facilitated 45+ student collaborations and full recording sessions within a single academic year, covering mixing, tracking, and songwriting fundamentals. Taught songwriting techniques and production workflow to non-native English speakers, applying bilingual (EN/ES) instruction.
Graduate Student Tutor – Teaching Audio Engineering and Music Production at BerkleeNYC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Provided hourly mentorship to graduate students in Songwriting and Production; supported song production, mixing, and large-session recordings; taught songwriting techniques, guitar, and arrangement; oversaw 45+ student collaborations in a single academic year.
Graduate Student Tutor - Audio Engineering & Music Production at BerkleeNYC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided hourly support for graduate students studying Songwriting and Production; assisted with song production, mixing, and recording of larger sessions; taught songwriting techniques, guitar and songwriting in English for non-native speakers. 45+ student collaborations and recordings in one academic year.
Graduate Student Tutor at BerkleeNYC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching Audio Engineering and Music Production; Provided hourly help for graduate students studying Songwriting and Production; supported song production, mixing, and recording; taught songwriting techniques, guitar and songwriting in English for non-native speakers; 45+ student collaborations and recordings in one academic year.
Tech Producer at Citizen Music
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided Audio Engineering and project administrative support for modern music media services for various Fortune 1000 client base. Supported cross-functional collaboration between composers, clients, and internal staff. Managed readiness of incoming media as well as exporting materials to and from clients, composers and talent — Mixing musical presentations to ensure highest fidelity. Participated in relationships and regular communication activities regarding sync placements, artists and clients. Backup resource for various roles around company: social media posts, website upkeep, new business outreach and contract distribution. Managed large file/database systems to maintain company’s project records. Technical assistance with technical setup and maintenance of music production and recording tools.
Graduate Student Tutor, Audio Engineering & Music Production at BerkleeNYC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Teaching and mentoring graduate students in songwriting and production. Facilitated 45+ student collaborations and recordings in an academic year; taught songwriting techniques, guitar and English-language songwriting for non-native speakers.
Tech Producer at Citizen Music, NYC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided audio engineering and project administrative support for modern music media services for Fortune 1000 clients. Supported cross-functional collaboration among composers, clients, and staff; managed readiness of incoming media and exporting materials; mixed musical presentations for high fidelity; engaged in sync placement discussions and client relations; served as a backup resource for social media posts, website upkeep, and contract distribution. Managed large file/database systems for project records and provided technical assistance with music production and recording tools.
Assistant Audio Engineer / Studio Assistant at Cedar Creek Studios
January 1, 2023 - Present
Supported professional engineers and producers in capturing live studio recordings across multi-genre projects. Managed session setup and teardown, signal flow routing, and ongoing studio maintenance. Organized functional recording spaces to ensure technical readiness across varied artist sessions.
Assistant Audio Engineer/Studio Assistant at Cedar Creek Studios
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Provided professional audio engineering and producer support for live studio recordings under industry professionals (e.g., Stuart Sullivan). Responsibilities included session setup/teardown, signal flow, and studio upkeep; organized multi-genre recording spaces.
Film & Media Studies Research Assistant at Bucknell University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported Professor Ken Eisenstein with music direction and research on Warren Sonbert, analyzing parallels between music and cinematography. Managed proper handling of historical film and audio formats including 16mm film and magnetic tape. Contributed to completion of Sonbert's 'The Bad and the Beautiful' through thorough archival research.
Assistant Audio Engineer / Studio Assistant at Wire Recording
January 1, 2022 - Present
Worked directly under Grammy Award-winning engineer Stuart Sullivan across long-form studio and live concert recording projects. Assisted on tracking, mixing, and technical setup for artists spanning multiple genres in a professional analog recording environment.
Research Assistant at Bucknell University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported Professor Ken Eisenstein with music direction and research on Warren Sonbert and vertical montage; analyzed artistic parallels between music and cinematography; suggested theoretical improvements to musical movements and advised on scene direction from an audio engineering perspective; contributed to Sonbert-related projects and handled historical film/audio formats including 16mm film and magnetic tape.
Film/Media Studies Research Assistant at Bucknell University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported Professor Ken Eisenstein with music direction and research on Warren Sonbert; analyzed artistic parallels between music and cinematography in Sonbert’s films; suggested theoretical improvements to musical movements and advised on scene direction from an audio engineering perspective; handled historical film/audio formats including developed/edited 16mm film and magnetic tape.
Assistant Audio Engineer/Studio Assistant at Wire Recording
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Delivered long-term support in organizing and managing studio and live concert recordings across various artists and genres; coordinated with top engineers on recording sessions.
Audio Engineering & Music Production, Studio Teacher-Assistant at Bucknell University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Guide and mentor for newer students in the usage of university recording studios; scheduled and monitored studio use and resolved technical issues as they arose.
Studio Teacher-Assistant at Bucknell University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Guided and mentored newer students in use of university recording studios and DAWs. Provided technical support for live performance recording sessions at the campus Performance Center.
Studio Teacher-Assistant – Audio Engineering & Music Production at Bucknell University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Guided and mentored newer students in the usage of university recording studios; supported use of Performance Center for recording activities; resolved technical studio-related issues.
Studio Teacher-Assistant, Audio Engineering & Music Production at Bucknell University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Guide and mentor for newer students in the usage of university recording studios; supported use of Performance Center for recording activities and resolved technical studio-related issues.
Studio Teacher - Assistant at Bucknell University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Guide and mentor for newer students in the usage of university recording studios, digital audio workstations; supported use of Performance Center for recording activities; resolved technical studio issues.
Composer, Audio Engineer & Producer at Local Bands & Artists (Freelance)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Hired to plan and execute full production across multiple artist projects — serving as composer, recording engineer, mix engineer, and mastering engineer. Credits include Danny Ritz, Marina Hernandez, and Hero.
Composer, Audio Engineer, and Producer at Local Bands & Artists
January 1, 2019 - Present
Paid to plan and collaborate with artists on multiple tasks of their musical projects, serving in roles as composer, audio engineer, and producer; notable project includes Sebez – Cynicist (2021).

Education

Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, Songwriting and Production at Berklee College of Music, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor's degree at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology (Songwriting and Production) at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor's degree (Magna Cum Laude) at Bucknell University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology (Songwriting & Production) at Berklee College of Music, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree (Interdepartmental), Contemporary Music Production & Songwriting at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, specializing in Songwriting and Production at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Interdepartmental Degree in Contemporary Music Production & Songwriting at Bucknell University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology (Specializing in Songwriting and Production) at Berklee College of Music, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Interdepartmental Degree in Contemporary Music Production & Songwriting at Berklee College of Music, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree (Magna Cum Laude) at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, Songwriting and Production at Berklee College of Music, New York, NY
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree (Magna Cum Laude) at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology (Songwriting and Production) at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree ( Magna Cum Laude ) at Bucknell University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree at Bucknell University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree at Bucknell University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Bucknell Arts and Creativity Grant
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Community Service grant to teach guitar to local community youth
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Cadigan Prize for Younger Writers
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Bucknell Arts and Creativity Grant
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Community Service grant to teach guitar (private grant)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Cadigan Prize for Younger Writers
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Bucknell Arts and Creativity Grant
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Community Service grant to teach guitar to local community youth
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Cadigan Prize for Younger Writers
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Bucknell Arts and Creativity Grant
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Community Service grant to teach guitar to local community youth
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Cadigan Prize for Younger Writers
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
One-On-One Conference with University Poet-In-Residence
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Bucknell Arts and Creativity Grant
September 1, 2022 - April 16, 2026
Community Service grant to teach guitar to local community youth
January 1, 2022 - April 16, 2026
Cadigan Prize for Younger Writers
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Bucknell Arts and Creativity Grant
September 1, 2022 - April 16, 2026
Community Service Grant (to teach guitar to local community youth)
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Cadigan Prize for Younger Writers
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Bucknell Arts and Creativity Grant
January 1, 2022 - June 23, 2026
Community Service grant to teach
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026
Cadigan Prize for Younger Writers
January 11, 2030 - June 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet