Hi, I’m Marty Lester. I’m an Austin-based audio professional specializing in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering for TV, radio, web, podcasts, animation, and film. I own Everywhere Audio and have been delivering high-quality audio across formats since 2011. I’ve previously served as Chief Engineer / Sound Designer at Tequila Mockingbird Studios and have worked as an Independent Engineer / Producer / Musician since 1990, with extensive field recording across Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, and Austin. I love collaborating with artists and producers to capture the best sound in any project.

Marty Lester

Hi, I’m Marty Lester. I’m an Austin-based audio professional specializing in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering for TV, radio, web, podcasts, animation, and film. I own Everywhere Audio and have been delivering high-quality audio across formats since 2011. I’ve previously served as Chief Engineer / Sound Designer at Tequila Mockingbird Studios and have worked as an Independent Engineer / Producer / Musician since 1990, with extensive field recording across Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, and Austin. I love collaborating with artists and producers to capture the best sound in any project.

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Hi, I’m Marty Lester. I’m an Austin-based audio professional specializing in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering for TV, radio, web, podcasts, animation, and film. I own Everywhere Audio and have been delivering high-quality audio across formats since 2011.

I’ve previously served as Chief Engineer / Sound Designer at Tequila Mockingbird Studios and have worked as an Independent Engineer / Producer / Musician since 1990, with extensive field recording across Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, and Austin. I love collaborating with artists and producers to capture the best sound in any project.

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Work Experience

Owner / Operator at Everywhere Audio
October 1, 2011 - Present
Recording/editing/mixing/mastering of audio for TV, Radio, Web, Podcast, Animation, and Film; Location audio recording and mixing for radio, SXSW Comedy podcasts, and CD; Live sound mixing and Webcasting for music, corporate events, and stage.
Chief Engineer / Sound Designer at Tequila Mockingbird Studios
October 1, 2011 - September 12, 2025
Handled all aspects of music, sound design, audio post-production, and field recording for radio/TV commercials, film/video projects and animation; Responsible for the continuity and technical maintenance of audio production systems.
Independent Engineer / Producer / Musician at Independent
September 1, 1990 - Present
Audio production, field recording, and location multi-track recording in Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, and Austin.
Engineer at Powertrax Entertainment
August 1, 1990 - September 12, 2025
Engineered and assisted on album projects for producer David Kershenbaum with artists such as Tracy Chapman, Vanessa Williams, and Iggy Pop.
Chief Engineer / Sound Designer at Tequila Mockingbird Studios
January 1, 1997 - October 1, 2011
Handled all aspects of music, sound design, audio post-production, and field recording for radio/TV commercials, film/video projects and animation; Responsible for the continuity and technical maintenance of audio production systems.
Independent Engineer / Producer / Musician
September 1, 1990 - Present
Audio production, field recording, and location multi-track recording in Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, and Austin.
Engineer at Powertrax Entertainment
March 1, 1989 - August 1, 1990
Engineered and assisted on album projects for producer David Kershenbaum with artists such as Tracy Chapman, Vanessa Williams, and Iggy Pop.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Indiana University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
Bachelor of Arts at Indiana University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other