Sound Engineer, Music Producer, and Composer with 5+ years of experience in music production, mixing, mastering, and composition. Experienced in studio and remote collaboration, with projects ranging from artist releases to short-form film work. Awarded a mentorship by Universal Music Publishing Group as a Composer to Watch. Passionate about creating emotional, immersive experiences through sound and cross-genre experimentation.

Sihle Xaba

Sound Engineer, Music Producer, and Composer with 5+ years of experience in music production, mixing, mastering, and composition. Experienced in studio and remote collaboration, with projects ranging from artist releases to short-form film work. Awarded a mentorship by Universal Music Publishing Group as a Composer to Watch. Passionate about creating emotional, immersive experiences through sound and cross-genre experimentation.

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Sound Engineer, Music Producer, and Composer with 5+ years of experience in music production, mixing, mastering, and composition. Experienced in studio and remote collaboration, with projects ranging from artist releases to short-form film work. Awarded a mentorship by Universal Music Publishing Group as a Composer to Watch. Passionate about creating emotional, immersive experiences through sound and cross-genre experimentation.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Sound Engineer at Freelance/Independent
February 27, 2026 - Present
Sound Engineer / Music Producer (Freelance & Independent) Responsibilities Engineered recording sessions in both professional studios and home studio environments Mixed and mastered music projects for local artists across multiple genres Edited and cleaned audio for vocals, music, and dialogue to professional standards Produced original music and compositions for artist releases and creative projects Collaborated remotely and in person with artists, producers, and creatives Managed projects independently, meeting deadlines and technical requirements Key Achievements Delivered multiple release-ready mixes for independent artists Built over 5 years of hands-on experience using Logic Pro X and Pro Tools Successfully balanced creative direction with technical accuracy across projects Developed a versatile workflow adaptable to different genres and production styles Composer / Music Producer (Project-Based) Responsibilities Composed and produced original music for competitive and creative projects Developed musical ideas under time constraints while maintaining quality Blended genre influences and sound design techniques to create unique compositions Key Achievements Won a brand-partnered Beat Battle in collaboration with Monster Energy Recognised for originality, musicality, and production quality

Education

Diploma in Sound Engineering at Academy of Sound Engineering
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Was awarded a Mentorship with Universal Music Publishing Group upon graduating.

Qualifications

Mentorship - Composer to Watch (Universal Music Publishing Group)
June 1, 2025 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment