I’m Joy Willis, a Nashville-based audio professional with hands-on experience in studio engineering, live sound, and production support. I work across a range of projects—from pop and rock to country and commercial sessions—at Blackbird Studio and Freda Recording, while also serving in live settings for a local church. I’m passionate about helping artists and producers achieve their best sound, managing workflow, and keeping sessions running smoothly. Beyond the studio, I’ve taken on administrative and production assistant roles to support shoots and travel planning. I value clear communication, teamwork, and meticulous organization, and I enjoy solving technical challenges on the fly to deliver high-quality audio experiences.

Joy Willis

I’m Joy Willis, a Nashville-based audio professional with hands-on experience in studio engineering, live sound, and production support. I work across a range of projects—from pop and rock to country and commercial sessions—at Blackbird Studio and Freda Recording, while also serving in live settings for a local church. I’m passionate about helping artists and producers achieve their best sound, managing workflow, and keeping sessions running smoothly. Beyond the studio, I’ve taken on administrative and production assistant roles to support shoots and travel planning. I value clear communication, teamwork, and meticulous organization, and I enjoy solving technical challenges on the fly to deliver high-quality audio experiences.

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I’m Joy Willis, a Nashville-based audio professional with hands-on experience in studio engineering, live sound, and production support. I work across a range of projects—from pop and rock to country and commercial sessions—at Blackbird Studio and Freda Recording, while also serving in live settings for a local church. I’m passionate about helping artists and producers achieve their best sound, managing workflow, and keeping sessions running smoothly.

Beyond the studio, I’ve taken on administrative and production assistant roles to support shoots and travel planning. I value clear communication, teamwork, and meticulous organization, and I enjoy solving technical challenges on the fly to deliver high-quality audio experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Night Manager / Assistant Engineer at Blackbird Studio
March 1, 2024 - Present
Manage nightly studio operations, client relations, and security closing duties; handle setup, patching, and teardown for recording and overdub sessions; troubleshoot signal flow and technical issues during sessions; assist engineers and producers across a wide range of projects including pop, rock, country, and commercial recordings.
Assistant Engineer / Mix Prep at Freda Recording Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Prepare and organize sessions for mixing, including editing, labeling, and routing; maintain studio equipment and ensure efficient workflow for producers and artists; support recording sessions through mic setup, patching, and documentation.
Live Sound Engineer at Local Church
January 1, 2023 - Present
Operate PreSonus digital mixer for full band and multiple vocalists during weekly services; manage live mix, monitor levels, and stage setup; collaborate with musicians and leadership to ensure high-quality sound production.
Administrative / Production Assistant at VCE Productions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Supported podcast and TV shoots with setup and teardown; handled customer service, scheduling, and administrative tasks; managed data entry, archiving, and session documentation.
Administrative Assistant at Enrichment Travel Services
January 1, 2023 - Present
Conducted research, scheduling, and client communication for travel itineraries; coordinated logistics for international destinations.

Education

Studio Engineering Diploma at The Blackbird Academy
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Gateway Christian Schools
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023
International Summer School for Music at Scoil Éigse
January 1, 2019 - January 29, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality