I am a two-time Grammy Award winning Music Producer, Engineer, and Educator with extensive experience working with top artists such as Santana, Phil Collins, Shawn Mendes, and Lauryn Hill. I specialize in sharing the latest skills in music technology and fostering professional growth within organizations. My career spans studio ownership, music production, live sound engineering, and music education, with a passion for blending creativity with technical expertise. Over the years, I have managed recording studios, produced high-profile albums and soundtracks, and built custom studios for renowned artists. I am also dedicated to teaching and updating curriculum to keep pace with evolving music production technologies and trends. My goal is to continue expanding my impact by combining music production, education, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies.

John David Thomas

I am a two-time Grammy Award winning Music Producer, Engineer, and Educator with extensive experience working with top artists such as Santana, Phil Collins, Shawn Mendes, and Lauryn Hill. I specialize in sharing the latest skills in music technology and fostering professional growth within organizations. My career spans studio ownership, music production, live sound engineering, and music education, with a passion for blending creativity with technical expertise. Over the years, I have managed recording studios, produced high-profile albums and soundtracks, and built custom studios for renowned artists. I am also dedicated to teaching and updating curriculum to keep pace with evolving music production technologies and trends. My goal is to continue expanding my impact by combining music production, education, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies.

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I am a two-time Grammy Award winning Music Producer, Engineer, and Educator with extensive experience working with top artists such as Santana, Phil Collins, Shawn Mendes, and Lauryn Hill. I specialize in sharing the latest skills in music technology and fostering professional growth within organizations. My career spans studio ownership, music production, live sound engineering, and music education, with a passion for blending creativity with technical expertise.

Over the years, I have managed recording studios, produced high-profile albums and soundtracks, and built custom studios for renowned artists. I am also dedicated to teaching and updating curriculum to keep pace with evolving music production technologies and trends. My goal is to continue expanding my impact by combining music production, education, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies.

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Work Experience

Owner, Studio Manager at Mystic Dome Studio
January 1, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Managed operations, booked clients, and trained staff at a music production and recording studio in Asheville, NC. Produced music for movie and TV soundtracks. Served a range of clients including Artimus Pyle (Lynard Skynard), PyleTribe, local bands, and podcast clients. Studio operations ceased due to the impact of Hurricane Helen.
Owner, Head Engineer, Studio Manager at Big Wall Studios
January 1, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Owned and operated a music production house and rehearsal facility in Miami, FL. Managed studio operations, client booking, and staff training. Worked with high-profile clients including Santana, Pitbull, and Sean Mendez.
Head Engineer, Studio Operator, FOH Engineer, Tour Manager at Lauryn Hill Productions
January 1, 2010 - August 7, 2025
Built a personal studio for Lauryn Hill and served as head engineer and studio operator. Managed front of house engineering and tour management across the US, Europe, and Asia.
Producer, Engineer, Studio Operator, Songwriter at Scott Stapp Productions
January 1, 2006 - August 7, 2025
Produced the solo album “The Great Divide” for Scott Stapp. Designed and built his home studio. Handled engineering, studio operation, songwriting, and music production.
Teacher at SAE Institute
January 1, 2004 - August 7, 2025
Taught various music and production classes, including ProTools, Music to Film, SSL Console training, and recording techniques for both studio and live sound education. Updated curriculum to meet contemporary industry needs.
Mystic Dome Studio Owner at Mystic Dome Studio
January 1, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Managed operations, client bookings, and staff training for a music studio in Asheville, NC. Produced movie and TV soundtrack music while working with clients including Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd), PyleTribe, local bands, and podcast clients. Studio operations ceased following closure due to Hurricane Helen.
Studio Owner, Head Engineer at Big Wall Studios
January 1, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Operated and managed a music production house and rehearsal facility in Miami, FL. Responsibilities included client bookings, staff training, and acting as head engineer. Worked with high-profile clients such as Santana, Pitbull, and Sean Mendes, delivering music production and studio operation services.
Head Engineer, Studio Operator, FOH Engineer, Tour Manager at Lauryn Hill Productions
January 1, 2010 - August 7, 2025
Built and managed Lauryn Hill's personal studio in Miami, FL. Served as head engineer, studio operator, front-of-house engineer, and tour manager for US, Europe, and Asia tours. Supported production and live sound engineering on various projects.
Producer, Engineer, Studio Operator, Songwriter at Scott Stapp Productions
January 1, 2006 - August 7, 2025
Produced the solo album 'The Great Divide' for Scott Stapp. Designed and built his home studio. Handled engineering, studio operations, songwriting, and music production duties.
Teacher of Music and Production Classes at SAE Institute
January 1, 2004 - August 7, 2025
Taught various music and production classes including ProTools, music for film, SSL console training, and recording techniques for studio and live sound. Updated curriculum to reflect contemporary industry needs.
Mystic Dome Studio Owner at Mystic Dome Studio
January 1, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Owned and managed operations including client bookings and staff training. Produced movie and TV soundtrack music with clients such as Artimus Pyle (Lynard Skynard), PyleTribe, and various local bands and podcasts. Studio was closed due to Hurricane Helen.
Studio Owner, Head Engineer at Big Wall Studios
January 1, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Managed operations, booked clients, and trained staff at a music production house and rehearsal facility. Served as head engineer and handled recording studio operations. Worked with clients including Santana, Pitbull, and Sean Mendez.
Head Engineer, Studio Operator, FOH Engineer, Tour Manager at Lauryn Hill Productions
January 1, 2010 - August 7, 2025
Built personal studio for Lauryn Hill. Served as head engineer, studio operator, and front of house engineer. Managed tours in US, Europe, and Asia.
Producer, Engineer, Studio Operator, Songwriter at Scott Stapp Productions
January 1, 2006 - August 7, 2025
Produced Scott Stapp's solo album 'The Great Divide'. Built and designed his home studio. Responsibilities included engineering, studio operation, songwriting, and music production.
Teacher at SAE Institute
January 1, 2004 - August 7, 2025
Taught various music and production classes. Updated curriculum to reflect contemporary industry needs including ProTools, Music to Film, SSL Console training, and recording techniques for studio and live sound education.
Educator, Music Producer, Recording Engineer, Composer, Artificial Intelligence Specialist at Mystic Dome Studio Owner
January 1, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Operated and managed all studio operations including client booking and staff training. Produced music for movies and TV soundtracks. Worked with clients including Artimus Pyle of Lynard Skynard, PyleTribe, local bands, and podcast clients. Studio operations ceased following damage caused by Hurricane Helen.
Studio Owner, Head Engineer, Recording Studio Operations Manager at Big Wall Studios
January 1, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Managed daily operations, client bookings, and staff training for a music production house and rehearsal facility. Served as head engineer for projects involving artists such as Santana, Pitbull, and Shawn Mendes.
Head Engineer, Studio Operator, FOH Engineer, Tour Manager at Lauryn Hill Productions
January 1, 2010 - August 7, 2025
Built a personal studio for Lauryn Hill and managed all aspects of studio engineering and operations. Acted as front of house engineer and tour manager for tours across the US, Europe, and Asia.
Producer, Engineer, Studio Operator, Songwriter at Scott Stapp Productions
December 31, 2006 - August 7, 2025
Produced solo album "The Great Divide". Built and designed Scott Stapp's home studio. Worked on songwriting and music production projects.
Music Production Educator at SAE Institute
December 31, 2004 - August 7, 2025
Taught various music and production classes including ProTools, Music to Film, SSL Console training, and Recording Techniques for studio and live sound. Updated curriculum to meet modern industry standards and student needs.

Education

at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025

Qualifications

Copyright Law in the Music Business - Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Creativity And Entrepreneurship - Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Music Business Foundations - Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
The Art of Music Production - Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
The Business of Music Production Specialization - Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
ChatGPT - Coursiv
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
DALL-E - Coursiv
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
DeepSeek - Coursiv
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Jasper AI - Coursiv
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
MidJourney - Coursiv
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch - Coursera Project Network
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Stable Diffusion - Coursiv
May 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Solidworks Certification - SolidWorks Authorised Training Center
January 1, 2012 - August 7, 2025
Two Grammy Awards - NARAS
January 1, 2002 - August 7, 2025
Copyright Law in the Music Business - Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Creativity and Entrepreneurship - Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Music Business Foundations - Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
The Art of Music Production - Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
The Business of Music Production Specialization - Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
ChatGPT - Coursiv
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
DALL-E - Coursiv
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
DeepSeek - Coursiv
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Jasper AI - Coursiv
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
MidJourney - Coursiv
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch - Coursera Project Network
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Stable Diffusion - Coursiv
May 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Solidworks Certification - SolidWorks Authorised Training Center
January 1, 2012 - August 7, 2025
Two Grammy Awards - NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences)
January 1, 2002 - August 7, 2025
Copyright Law in the Music Business
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Creativity And Entrepreneurship
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Music Business Foundations
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
The Art of Music Production
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
The Business of Music Production Specialization
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
ChatGPT
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
DALL-E
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
DeepSeek
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Jasper AI
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
MidJourney
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Stable Diffusion
May 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Solidworks Certification
January 1, 2012 - August 7, 2025
Two Grammy Awards - NARAS
January 1, 2002 - August 7, 2025
Copyright Law in the Music Business
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Creativity And Entrepreneurship
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Music Business Foundations
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
The Art of Music Production
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
The Business of Music Production Specialization
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
ChatGPT
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
DALL-E
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
DeepSeek
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Jasper AI
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
MidJourney
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch
June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Stable Diffusion
May 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
SolidWorks Certification
January 1, 2012 - August 7, 2025
Two Grammy Awards - NARAS
January 1, 2002 - August 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services