I am a professional multi-instrumentalist and music producer with over a decade of experience across all stages of music production. I’ve collaborated with both signed and independent artists, as well as Grammy Award–winning producers and engineers, working across a wide range of genres. My credits include projects released on major and independent labels such as Atlantic Records, Sub Pop, Mack Avenue Records, King Forward Records, Ninth Street Opus, and others. My work has generated hundreds of thousands of streams, achieved Billboard recognition, and secured television placements on shows including ABC’s Nashville and Resurrection, USA Network’s Queen of the South, Netflix’s Virgin River, and MTV’s Teen Mom. I specialize in helping artists clarify and organize their ideas, turning creative concepts into actionable plans that move projects forward. For artists without a full band, I can bring your vision to life by writing and performing additional instrumentation, building full arrangements, or adding musical texture and depth to existing songs. My technical skill set includes recording, editing, mixing, mastering, audio restoration, songwriting, MIDI programming, guitar, bass, organ, piano, and project planning. While I’m comfortable working across most popular music genres, I do my best work with artists in country, rock, blues, bluegrass, singer-songwriter, alternative, and jazz.

Dustin Mapes

I am a professional multi-instrumentalist and music producer with over a decade of experience across all stages of music production. I’ve collaborated with both signed and independent artists, as well as Grammy Award–winning producers and engineers, working across a wide range of genres. My credits include projects released on major and independent labels such as Atlantic Records, Sub Pop, Mack Avenue Records, King Forward Records, Ninth Street Opus, and others. My work has generated hundreds of thousands of streams, achieved Billboard recognition, and secured television placements on shows including ABC’s Nashville and Resurrection, USA Network’s Queen of the South, Netflix’s Virgin River, and MTV’s Teen Mom. I specialize in helping artists clarify and organize their ideas, turning creative concepts into actionable plans that move projects forward. For artists without a full band, I can bring your vision to life by writing and performing additional instrumentation, building full arrangements, or adding musical texture and depth to existing songs. My technical skill set includes recording, editing, mixing, mastering, audio restoration, songwriting, MIDI programming, guitar, bass, organ, piano, and project planning. While I’m comfortable working across most popular music genres, I do my best work with artists in country, rock, blues, bluegrass, singer-songwriter, alternative, and jazz.

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I am a professional multi-instrumentalist and music producer with over a decade of experience across all stages of music production. I’ve collaborated with both signed and independent artists, as well as Grammy Award–winning producers and engineers, working across a wide range of genres. My credits include projects released on major and independent labels such as Atlantic Records, Sub Pop, Mack Avenue Records, King Forward Records, Ninth Street Opus, and others.
My work has generated hundreds of thousands of streams, achieved Billboard recognition, and secured television placements on shows including ABC’s Nashville and Resurrection, USA Network’s Queen of the South, Netflix’s Virgin River, and MTV’s Teen Mom.
I specialize in helping artists clarify and organize their ideas, turning creative concepts into actionable plans that move projects forward. For artists without a full band, I can bring your vision to life by writing and performing additional instrumentation, building full arrangements, or adding musical texture and depth to existing songs.
My technical skill set includes recording, editing, mixing, mastering, audio restoration, songwriting, MIDI programming, guitar, bass, organ, piano, and project planning.
While I’m comfortable working across most popular music genres, I do my best work with artists in country, rock, blues, bluegrass, singer-songwriter, alternative, and jazz.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at The Sound Abyss Music Production Company
December 31, 2008 - Present
Professional multi-instrumentalist and music producer with 10+ years of experience working with signed and independent artists, including collaborations with Grammy Award–winning producers and engineers. Credits include releases on Atlantic Records, Sub Pop, Mack Avenue Records, and more, with Billboard recognition and placements on Netflix, ABC, USA Network, and MTV. I help artists turn ideas into finished, release-ready music—whether that means full-band arrangements, production, or polished final mixes.
Lead Engineer at Lava Room Recording
December 30, 2006 - December 30, 2008
Provided project leadership across cross-functional teams; recorded, edited, mixed and mastered for artists and labels; mentored staff and solved technical challenges to deliver high-quality audio products.

Education

Certification in Recording and Music Production at Recording Workshop, Chillicothe, Ohio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Internship at LAVA ROOM RECORDING, Cleveland, Ohio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Diploma
November 30, 0002 - January 1, 2000
Certification in Recording and Music Production
January 15, 2005 - March 15, 2005
Internship at Lava Room Recording
January 1, 2006 - January 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet