Hi, I’m Drake Wheeless, a Denver-based musician, composer, and audio engineer who runs a small recording studio focused on live instrument tracking, reamping, and mixing. I’ve built a career by collaborating with artists across genres, engineering sessions, and shaping sounds that connect with audiences. In addition to studio work, I teach music at School of Rock and freelance as a performer and producer. I’ve helped run a DIY venue in Denver, hosted in-house bands and visual artists, and worked with venues like 7th Circle Music Collective and So Far Sounds. I’m passionate about mentoring, community, and delivering high-quality sound.…

Drake Wheeless

Hi, I’m Drake Wheeless, a Denver-based musician, composer, and audio engineer who runs a small recording studio focused on live instrument tracking, reamping, and mixing. I’ve built a career by collaborating with artists across genres, engineering sessions, and shaping sounds that connect with audiences. In addition to studio work, I teach music at School of Rock and freelance as a performer and producer. I’ve helped run a DIY venue in Denver, hosted in-house bands and visual artists, and worked with venues like 7th Circle Music Collective and So Far Sounds. I’m passionate about mentoring, community, and delivering high-quality sound.…

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Hi, I’m Drake Wheeless, a Denver-based musician, composer, and audio engineer who runs a small recording studio focused on live instrument tracking, reamping, and mixing. I’ve built a career by collaborating with artists across genres, engineering sessions, and shaping sounds that connect with audiences.

In addition to studio work, I teach music at School of Rock and freelance as a performer and producer. I’ve helped run a DIY venue in Denver, hosted in-house bands and visual artists, and worked with venues like 7th Circle Music Collective and So Far Sounds. I’m passionate about mentoring, community, and delivering high-quality sound.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-owner/Engineer at Doorhouse Productions
November 1, 2021 - Present
In charge of daily operations including equipment maintenance, audio engineering, research and development, client sourcing, social media management, and bookkeeping. Also assists with artist relationships, event booking, equipment rentals, and studio scheduling.
Instructor at School of Rock, Denver
September 1, 2022 - Present
Teach music lessons to students aged 7-55 and maintain detailed lesson plans and progress records.
Musician, Audio Engineer, Composer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provide performance, recording, and composition services for various projects. From 2018-2022 helped run and operate a DIY venue in Denver, housing resident artists and hosting local/regional/international acts; collaborated with multiple venues and contributed to film scoring projects such as A Few Moments More.
Founder/Operator at DIY Venue, Denver
January 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Housed resident artists and musicians, staffed three in-house bands and four resident visual artists, booked local, regional, and some international touring acts, and hosted art exhibitions.

Education

Associate of Arts, Music at Metropolitan State University of Denver
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other