Hi, my name is Taylor Batory and I’m an independent musician, composer and producer originally from Richmond, MI, USA, now residing in Ontario, Canada. I’m a graduate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where I studied music and media arts. I also briefly attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA as part of their summer program. I first got inspired to pick up the guitar when I saw the movie School of Rock in theaters. My parents had gotten me a starter guitar for my birthday some time around 2005, and I’ve been playing guitar ever since. I also play bass, drums, and keyboard (very poorly). It wasn’t until about 2009 when I started writing my own music and I eventually started recording and self producing my songs in 2011 or so. Over time, I slowly cultivated my writing/mixing process and continue to refine it all the time, even now. All of my albums have been entirely self produced, and I’ve even done some commission and client projects as well, including film scores and session work.

Taylor Batory

Hi, my name is Taylor Batory and I’m an independent musician, composer and producer originally from Richmond, MI, USA, now residing in Ontario, Canada. I’m a graduate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where I studied music and media arts. I also briefly attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA as part of their summer program. I first got inspired to pick up the guitar when I saw the movie School of Rock in theaters. My parents had gotten me a starter guitar for my birthday some time around 2005, and I’ve been playing guitar ever since. I also play bass, drums, and keyboard (very poorly). It wasn’t until about 2009 when I started writing my own music and I eventually started recording and self producing my songs in 2011 or so. Over time, I slowly cultivated my writing/mixing process and continue to refine it all the time, even now. All of my albums have been entirely self produced, and I’ve even done some commission and client projects as well, including film scores and session work.

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Hi, my name is Taylor Batory and I’m an independent musician, composer and producer originally from Richmond, MI, USA, now residing in Ontario, Canada. I’m a graduate from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where I studied music and media arts. I also briefly attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA as part of their summer program.

I first got inspired to pick up the guitar when I saw the movie School of Rock in theaters. My parents had gotten me a starter guitar for my birthday some time around 2005, and I’ve been playing guitar ever since. I also play bass, drums, and keyboard (very poorly). It wasn’t until about 2009 when I started writing my own music and I eventually started recording and self producing my songs in 2011 or so. Over time, I slowly cultivated my writing/mixing process and continue to refine it all the time, even now. All of my albums have been entirely self produced, and I’ve even done some commission and client projects as well, including film scores and session work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Studio tech support / Logistics at TB Audio LLC
March 1, 2022 - Present
Provide studio tech support and logistics coordination for Message On Hold and in-store music broadcasts; troubleshoot issues, assist customers and technicians via phone and email; program and schedule music and playlists using proprietary software; enter detailed notes; manage shipments and returns.
Guitar Instructor at Southern Thumb Music Studio
June 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019
Provide private guitar lessons to students aged 8 to adult; tailor lesson plans to individual goals; discuss lesson plans with parents for younger students; offer insights on gear and recital preparation.
Remote Freelance Audio Editor at KO Music Studio
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022
Edit batches of voice-overs for upcoming video games using Adobe Audition; crop takes, remove silences and vocal clicks; submit monthly takes with cataloged hours; set up and log VO booth or ISDN connections; organize and log take times.
Pizza Delivery Driver / Cashier / Food Prep at Tivoli's Pizzeria
August 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022
Handle delivery orders, prepare food, answer phones, take orders, and assist with customer concerns; maintain cleanliness and store operations.
Rural Carrier Associate at United States Postal Service
June 1, 2019 - March 1, 2022
Sort, organize, and load mail and parcels for delivery; deliver mail along a set route using USPS delivery vehicle; assist customers in the field.
Remote Freelance Audio Editor at SIDE UK LTD
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Edit batches of voice-over takes for use in upcoming video games; crop takes, remove silences and vocal pops; submit completed takes monthly; set up VO booths; log take times.
Guitar Instructor / Cashier at KO Music Studio
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2024
Guitar instruction; cash handling; client scheduling; gear recommendations; maintain home studio for varied clients.
Studio tech support / Logistics at Please Hold Canada
March 1, 2022 - Present
Assisted customers and technicians with resolving issues related to Message On Hold and in-store music broadcasts; answered phones and emails; programmed music/ad playlists; logged detailed notes; fulfilled logistics orders and managed shipments and returns.
Owner, Recording/Mixing/Mastering Engineer at TB Audio LLC
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2024
Operated a home studio with a diverse client base; arranged songs and provided production ideas; recorded/mixed/mastered tracks for publishing and distribution; maintained records and backups; tracked client hours.
Pizza Delivery Driver / Cashier / Food Prep at Tivoli's Pizza
August 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022
Handled delivery orders; prepared food; answered phones; managed customer concerns; performed closing cleanup.
Freelance Audio Assistant at Cutter's Studios
July 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Retrieved pre-produced files and scripts for audio mixers; connected VO sessions via ISDN or Source Connect; troubleshot connection issues; set up microphones and VO booths; timed takes; cataloged daily work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music, Minor in Media Arts at Wayne State University
August 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.7
Summer program in Music (Berklee five-week program) at Berklee College of Music
June 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
High School Diploma at Richmond Community High School
January 11, 2006 - June 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Retail