My name is Sam Lazarev, and I am producer, and recording, mixing, and mastering engineer working in New York City. Throughout my career spanning a decade, I’ve worked at Reservoir Studios, Sear Sound, Quad Studios, and The Hit Factory. I hold two GRAMMY’s nominations, and recorded, mixed, and mastered countless of records amounting to millions of streams with artists such as Busta Rhymes, Nas, Benny the Butcher, Cash Cobain, Little Simz, Steve Earle and more. Outside of music, I’ve mixed and produced short films, feature films, and ads for major clients including Ralph Lauren and Pepsi.

Sam Lazarev

My name is Sam Lazarev, and I am producer, and recording, mixing, and mastering engineer working in New York City. Throughout my career spanning a decade, I’ve worked at Reservoir Studios, Sear Sound, Quad Studios, and The Hit Factory. I hold two GRAMMY’s nominations, and recorded, mixed, and mastered countless of records amounting to millions of streams with artists such as Busta Rhymes, Nas, Benny the Butcher, Cash Cobain, Little Simz, Steve Earle and more. Outside of music, I’ve mixed and produced short films, feature films, and ads for major clients including Ralph Lauren and Pepsi.

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My name is Sam Lazarev, and I am producer, and recording, mixing, and mastering engineer working in New York City. Throughout my career spanning a decade, I’ve worked at Reservoir Studios, Sear Sound, Quad Studios, and The Hit Factory. I hold two GRAMMY’s nominations, and recorded, mixed, and mastered countless of records amounting to millions of streams with artists such as Busta Rhymes, Nas, Benny the Butcher, Cash Cobain, Little Simz, Steve Earle and more. Outside of music, I’ve mixed and produced short films, feature films, and ads for major clients including Ralph Lauren and Pepsi.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Audio Engineer, Producer at Self-Employed / Sam Lazarev
January 1, 2017 - Present
Recording, mixing, mastering, producing, and spatial audio mixing in a variety of genres for a diverse client base; experience with high-profile artists and brands.
Recording Engineer at The Hit Factory
July 1, 2024 - Present
Recording; assistant recording; Dolby Atmos mixing for artists including The Rolling Stones, Joan Jett, J. Cole, John Oats, Slick Rick, Nas, DJ Premier, Ty Dolla $ign, G-Eazy, and more.
Freelance Audio Visual Technician at Columbia University
October 1, 2024 - Present
Run audio and visual support for events at Columbia’s Lenfest Center of the Arts; troubleshoot and provide AV support.
On-Call Live Sound Engineer/Technician at 59E59 Theaters
January 1, 2024 - Present
Operate Front of House mixing; live sound for theater productions; setup and on-call tech support.
Live Sound/Video Engineer at Shapeshifter Lab
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Operate mixing console and Front of House, live stream, record and mix performances; manage a team of assistants and interns.
House Audio Engineer at Quad Studios
June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Recording artists; manage interns; Front of House engineering and session work.
Audio Engineer at Boulevard Caroll
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Front of House live sound mixing at venues such as Symphony Space.
Production Assistant at Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Maintaining and troubleshooting recording equipment; assisting students and faculty in studios.
Audio Intern at Relix Media
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Assisting audio team; mixing/mastering Relix’s podcast '3 From the 7' and other projects.
Assistant at Sear Sound Recording Studios
June 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Assisting multi Grammy award-winning engineer; recording/mixing/mastering with vintage outboard gear and tape.
Live Sound Engineer at The Bitter End
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Live sound mixing and recording for events.
Audio Engineer at WFUV
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Recording and mixing audio for video release and broadcast; worked with artists such as Little Simz, Moby, Kamasi Washington, Kurt Vile, Deer Tick.
Intern at Reservoir Recording Studios
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Setting up microphones, sound check; assist clients; multitrack analog & digital recording/mixing/mastering.

Education

BFA in Recorded Music at New York University (Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
Semester Abroad Program in Future Pop Music Studies at Clive Davis Institute x NYU Berlin
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026
Music Major at Fordham University
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026

Qualifications

API Saul Walker Memorial Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2026
Assistant Engineer GRAMMY Nomination: Gerald Clayton’s 'Happening' Live at the Village Vanguard
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2026
John F. Fryer Arts and Music Scholarship
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2026
GRAMMY Consideration: 2024 Producer & Engineer – Jwalt 'Like That'
January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2026
Assistant Engineer GRAMMY Nomination: Gerald Clayton’s Happening Live at the Village Vanguard (2021)
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education