Hi, I’m Evan Hedley, a multi-disciplinary music technology professional based in Manhattan. I blend live sound engineering, studio production, and guitarist performance to help artists realize their sonic vision, from NYC jazz ensembles to R&B and hip-hop projects. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Technology at NYU Steinhardt, balancing coursework with hands-on roles at Echoland Studios, WNYU, Pilgrim Church, and freelance projects across New York and beyond.

Evan Hedley

Hi, I’m Evan Hedley, a multi-disciplinary music technology professional based in Manhattan. I blend live sound engineering, studio production, and guitarist performance to help artists realize their sonic vision, from NYC jazz ensembles to R&B and hip-hop projects. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Technology at NYU Steinhardt, balancing coursework with hands-on roles at Echoland Studios, WNYU, Pilgrim Church, and freelance projects across New York and beyond.

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Hi, I’m Evan Hedley, a multi-disciplinary music technology professional based in Manhattan. I blend live sound engineering, studio production, and guitarist performance to help artists realize their sonic vision, from NYC jazz ensembles to R&B and hip-hop projects.

I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Technology at NYU Steinhardt, balancing coursework with hands-on roles at Echoland Studios, WNYU, Pilgrim Church, and freelance projects across New York and beyond.

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Experience Level

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Work Experience

Assistant Engineer and Management Intern at Echoland Studios
September 1, 2024 - Present
Stage microphones, manage the signal flow/routing for live recordings of New York jazz ensembles, Alt/Rock bands, rappers/rap groups, R&B artists, personal projects, etc. Hybrid mix stems for clients on the Trident Series 80 with Pro Tools at Sounds of Glory. Fix common technical issues as a backline tech with the mixing board, piano, synthesizers, drum machines, etc. Manage social media, community outreach, and schedule/conduct employee meetings.
Head Engineer at W NYU - 89.1 FM
October 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborate with radio DJs to organize studio sessions for live airing on 89.1 FM; lead in-studio operations by staging microphones and managing signal flow/routing of the MIDAS M32R for the live recordings; train shadowing engineers; sessions I’ve mixed and engineered include Broom, Daniel Coleman, Wiring, Verna Codeine, Eamon Ayers.
Live Sound Engineer at Pilgrim Church
February 1, 2026 - Present
Stage microphones and manage live signal flow/routing to capture the desired sound aesthetics of the church band; live mix and level balance using the Allen & Heath SQ-7 mixing board.
Live Sound Intern at Sounds of Brazil
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Staged microphones and managed live signal flow/routing to capture the desired sound aesthetics of DJs, rock bands, R&B groups, etc.; live mixed and level balanced using the Yamaha QL5 mixing board.
Producer/Engineer/Guitarist/Performer at Freelance
December 1, 2019 - Present
Compose, record, produce, mix, and master for artists in the New York area and abroad; track guitar as a session musician at Echoland Studios, Sounds of Glory, and Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music; guitarist for local New York bands graybles., Eamon Ayers, Silas Five, and Our Shape; performed at notable venues such as Baby’s All Right, Mercury Lounge, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Music at New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2027
Associates of Science at Virginia Western Community College
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services