I am an independent artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Istanbul, Turkey. With over 1 million streams on Spotify, I have developed a unique sound blending indie, alternative, and Turkish alternative influences, and my music has been featured on multiple Spotify editorial playlists. I also collaborate internationally with session musicians and engineers. For the past two years, I have been running my own hybrid recording and production studio where I teach music production and mixing to emerging artists. Additionally, I offer mixing and mastering services, working with both local and international talents to bring their musical visions to life.…

Mertkan Özkan

I am an independent artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Istanbul, Turkey. With over 1 million streams on Spotify, I have developed a unique sound blending indie, alternative, and Turkish alternative influences, and my music has been featured on multiple Spotify editorial playlists. I also collaborate internationally with session musicians and engineers. For the past two years, I have been running my own hybrid recording and production studio where I teach music production and mixing to emerging artists. Additionally, I offer mixing and mastering services, working with both local and international talents to bring their musical visions to life.…

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I am an independent artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Istanbul, Turkey. With over 1 million streams on Spotify, I have developed a unique sound blending indie, alternative, and Turkish alternative influences, and my music has been featured on multiple Spotify editorial playlists. I also collaborate internationally with session musicians and engineers.

For the past two years, I have been running my own hybrid recording and production studio where I teach music production and mixing to emerging artists. Additionally, I offer mixing and mastering services, working with both local and international talents to bring their musical visions to life.

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Skills

Experience Level

Logic Pro
Expert
Master
Expert
Mix
Expert
Instrumental
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
CapCut
Intermediate
Music Video
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Studio Owner & Instructor at Independent Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Managing a hybrid recording and production studio in Istanbul. I teach music production and mixing to emerging artists while working with both local and international talents. Providing mixing and mastering services as well as music production training to clients.
Studio Owner & Instructor at Own Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Operating a hybrid recording and production studio in Istanbul, teaching music production and mixing to emerging artists, and collaborating with local and international talents to produce and refine music projects.
Studio Owner & Instructor at Own Studio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Running a hybrid recording and production studio in Istanbul since 2022. Teaching production and mixing to new artists and working with local and international talents. Providing mixing and mastering services alongside artist collaborations.

Education

Bachelor at Bilkent University
September 1, 2010 - August 7, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Yanginda Dans

    This is a fully self-produced song.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    I wrote, composed, arranged, recorded, performed, mixed, and mastered it entirely on my own. Every instrument you hear was played by me, and I also handled all vocal performances and production tasks from start to finish.

    Equipment used in the production:

    Interface / Converter: Apogee Symphony IO 32 (2024)
    Monitors: Genelec 8040B

    Outboard Gear:
    Drawmer 1968 MKII (Compressor)
    Black Lion Bluey (1176-style Limiter)
    UAD LA-610 MKII
    Great River ME-1NV

    Guitars & Amps:
    Fender HotRod Telecaster ‘52 Reissue
    Fender Jaguar MIJ Bass
    Fender SuperSonic Blonde 22 Amp

    Microphones:
    Neumann U87
    Sennheiser MD441-U
    Shure SM57

    Software & Plugins:
    UAD Plug-in Ecosystem
    Tone Projects Suite