I'm Cedric Randall Gardena, an audio engineer, stage technician, and music educator with over 10 years of experience in live production, studio recording, and multimedia education. I’ve supported touring shows, theater environments, recording studios, and large-scale events, focusing on signal flow, system setup, mixing, and artist recording. I’m passionate about building collaborative, efficient technical spaces and delivering performances that sound as good as they look. I thrive in team-driven environments where mentoring others, solving on-the-fly challenges, and guiding creative technical processes lead to memorable experiences for artists and audiences alike. I enjoy developing curricula and hands-on training that empower students and fellow technicians to grow their craft.

Cedric Randall Gardena

I'm Cedric Randall Gardena, an audio engineer, stage technician, and music educator with over 10 years of experience in live production, studio recording, and multimedia education. I’ve supported touring shows, theater environments, recording studios, and large-scale events, focusing on signal flow, system setup, mixing, and artist recording. I’m passionate about building collaborative, efficient technical spaces and delivering performances that sound as good as they look. I thrive in team-driven environments where mentoring others, solving on-the-fly challenges, and guiding creative technical processes lead to memorable experiences for artists and audiences alike. I enjoy developing curricula and hands-on training that empower students and fellow technicians to grow their craft.

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I’m Cedric Randall Gardena, an audio engineer, stage technician, and music educator with over 10 years of experience in live production, studio recording, and multimedia education. I’ve supported touring shows, theater environments, recording studios, and large-scale events, focusing on signal flow, system setup, mixing, and artist recording. I’m passionate about building collaborative, efficient technical spaces and delivering performances that sound as good as they look.

I thrive in team-driven environments where mentoring others, solving on-the-fly challenges, and guiding creative technical processes lead to memorable experiences for artists and audiences alike. I enjoy developing curricula and hands-on training that empower students and fellow technicians to grow their craft.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Stage Technician / Audio Crew at The Edwards Twins (Touring Production)
July 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Touring stage technician for national theater production; assist with stage setup, strike, and daily technical operations; support audio and stage departments during live performances; transport and prepare show equipment between venues; troubleshoot technical issues during performances.
Stage Technician at Franz Harary Productions
November 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Stage technician for large-scale international magic production; installed and maintained illusion props and stage mechanics; executed complex illusion cues during live performances; assisted with set construction, installation, and strike; maintained illusion equipment and stage elements.
Sales Lead at Marshall Retail Group / InMotion
January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Lead retail sales team and manage store inventory operations; train staff on customer service and product knowledge; support daily store operations and merchandising.
Digital Studio Instructor at Boys & Girls Clubs of LA Harbor
October 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Teach audio engineering, music production, and songwriting; developed curriculum covering recording, mixing, and digital media; led development of a $250K multimedia studio renovation; engineer and mix live recitals and student recording sessions; maintain studio equipment and production systems.
Audio Engineer at Studio 770
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Recorded artists during scheduled and on-call sessions; managed session setup, signal flow, and recording equipment.
Audio Engineer at Neon Sound
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022
Recorded and mixed music for independent artists; managed studio sessions and client bookings.
Audio Stage Technician at Knott’s Berry Farm
June 1, 2017 - July 1, 2022
Setup and operated PA systems for park shows and live entertainment; mic’d talent and instruments for theatrical productions; mixed live performances and managed playback systems; maintained and repaired audio equipment across multiple venues; trained technicians and wrote SOP documentation.
Audio Engineer at Red Room Studio
January 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018
Recorded and mixed songs for independent artists; operated recording sessions and maintained studio equipment.
House Engineer at 17 Hertz Studio
January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017
Recorded artists and instruments; operated SSL 9000K and SSL AWS consoles; managed mic placement and signal routing; booked sessions and trained studio interns.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Entertainment Business at The Los Angeles Film School
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
Associate of Science in Recording Arts at The Los Angeles Film School
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail