I’m Seb Vidal, a Creative Audio Engineer and musician with a hands-on approach to gear building and music creation. I love designing and building mics, preamps, EQs, and compressors, and I bring a deep understanding of DAWs, signal flow, editing, and studio operations to every project. My work blends technical craft with artistic expression to deliver high-fidelity audio and engaging music experiences. I collaborate with composers, clients, and artists to plan, produce, mix, and master tracks, and I enjoy solving problems and developing workflows that keep projects on track. Beyond production, I provide mentorship, project management, and technical support to ensure smooth, creative processes from concept to final delivery.

Seb Vidal

I’m Seb Vidal, a Creative Audio Engineer and musician with a hands-on approach to gear building and music creation. I love designing and building mics, preamps, EQs, and compressors, and I bring a deep understanding of DAWs, signal flow, editing, and studio operations to every project. My work blends technical craft with artistic expression to deliver high-fidelity audio and engaging music experiences. I collaborate with composers, clients, and artists to plan, produce, mix, and master tracks, and I enjoy solving problems and developing workflows that keep projects on track. Beyond production, I provide mentorship, project management, and technical support to ensure smooth, creative processes from concept to final delivery.

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I’m Seb Vidal, a Creative Audio Engineer and musician with a hands-on approach to gear building and music creation. I love designing and building mics, preamps, EQs, and compressors, and I bring a deep understanding of DAWs, signal flow, editing, and studio operations to every project. My work blends technical craft with artistic expression to deliver high-fidelity audio and engaging music experiences.

I collaborate with composers, clients, and artists to plan, produce, mix, and master tracks, and I enjoy solving problems and developing workflows that keep projects on track. Beyond production, I provide mentorship, project management, and technical support to ensure smooth, creative processes from concept to final delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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

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

Industry Experience

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