Meet Tandra Jhagroo, accomplished (20 years) Mix and Mastering audio engineer,Director at an LLC centered around the advancement of women in music (GURLES), studio-owner (Zen Studio JA) , Training Program creator (Swift E Skills), top engineer for A-listed artists (Jay Z, Sting, Shaggy, Drake, Amy Winehouse). Starting at the University of Windsor, completing a B. Sc. in Physics, Tandra admits to influences of nearby Detroit’s and Toronto’s House Music scenes that saw her eventually furthering and developing a successful DJ career in Toronto including residency in the downtown core club district. After harvesting significant knowledge and experience as an audio engineer educator at the Toronto Film School, Tandra took her knowledge of mixing, mastering and analog recording to Jamaica music studios, industry leaders and private sector. “Everyday was a living history lesson in music.”A healthy work ethic and solid knowledge of systems and overall engineering prowess opened doors to studios Mixing Lab, Big Yard (Shaggy), Coppershot (Sean Paul), Anchor (VP Records), Geejam and private studios. Engineering sessions with music’s A-list performing acts such as Amy Winehouse, Drake, Jay Z, The Gorillaz, Major Lazer, Bob Sinclair, Wizkid, Shaggy and Sting. As a Manager at Red Bull and Red Bull Music Academy, she obtained her first set of experiences with Global network of media, arts, sports, lifestyle and marketing that was not related to any local artists or production houses. From here, Tandra would move on to producing and facilitating content-based projects for acts such as Boy Better Know (UK), Moneybrothers (Switzerland), Elephant (Switzerland), Mexican Institute of Sound (Mexico), El Freaky (Columbia) and Zahed Zultan (Kuwait), 1-Xtra and BBC (UK) all of which have gone on to make an impact in their respective regions.

Tandra M. Jhagroo

Meet Tandra Jhagroo, accomplished (20 years) Mix and Mastering audio engineer,Director at an LLC centered around the advancement of women in music (GURLES), studio-owner (Zen Studio JA) , Training Program creator (Swift E Skills), top engineer for A-listed artists (Jay Z, Sting, Shaggy, Drake, Amy Winehouse). Starting at the University of Windsor, completing a B. Sc. in Physics, Tandra admits to influences of nearby Detroit’s and Toronto’s House Music scenes that saw her eventually furthering and developing a successful DJ career in Toronto including residency in the downtown core club district. After harvesting significant knowledge and experience as an audio engineer educator at the Toronto Film School, Tandra took her knowledge of mixing, mastering and analog recording to Jamaica music studios, industry leaders and private sector. “Everyday was a living history lesson in music.”A healthy work ethic and solid knowledge of systems and overall engineering prowess opened doors to studios Mixing Lab, Big Yard (Shaggy), Coppershot (Sean Paul), Anchor (VP Records), Geejam and private studios. Engineering sessions with music’s A-list performing acts such as Amy Winehouse, Drake, Jay Z, The Gorillaz, Major Lazer, Bob Sinclair, Wizkid, Shaggy and Sting. As a Manager at Red Bull and Red Bull Music Academy, she obtained her first set of experiences with Global network of media, arts, sports, lifestyle and marketing that was not related to any local artists or production houses. From here, Tandra would move on to producing and facilitating content-based projects for acts such as Boy Better Know (UK), Moneybrothers (Switzerland), Elephant (Switzerland), Mexican Institute of Sound (Mexico), El Freaky (Columbia) and Zahed Zultan (Kuwait), 1-Xtra and BBC (UK) all of which have gone on to make an impact in their respective regions.

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Meet Tandra Jhagroo, accomplished (20 years) Mix and Mastering audio
engineer,Director at an LLC centered around the advancement of women in music (GURLES), studio-owner (Zen Studio JA) , Training Program creator (Swift E Skills), top engineer for A-listed artists (Jay Z, Sting, Shaggy, Drake, Amy Winehouse).

Starting at the University of Windsor, completing a B. Sc. in Physics, Tandra admits to influences of nearby Detroit’s and Toronto’s House Music scenes that saw her eventually furthering and developing a successful DJ career in Toronto including residency in the downtown core club district.

After harvesting significant knowledge and experience as an audio engineer educator at the Toronto Film School, Tandra took her knowledge of mixing, mastering and analog recording to Jamaica music studios, industry leaders and private sector.

“Everyday was a living history lesson in music.”A healthy work ethic and solid knowledge of systems and overall engineering prowess
opened doors to studios Mixing Lab, Big Yard (Shaggy), Coppershot (Sean Paul), Anchor (VP Records), Geejam and private studios. Engineering sessions with music’s A-list performing acts such as Amy Winehouse, Drake, Jay Z, The Gorillaz, Major Lazer, Bob Sinclair, Wizkid, Shaggy and Sting.

As a Manager at Red Bull and Red Bull Music Academy, she obtained her first set of experiences with Global network of media, arts, sports, lifestyle and marketing that was not related to any local artists or production houses.

From here, Tandra would move on to producing and facilitating content-based projects for acts such as Boy Better Know (UK), Moneybrothers (Switzerland), Elephant (Switzerland), Mexican Institute of Sound (Mexico), El Freaky (Columbia) and Zahed Zultan (Kuwait), 1-Xtra and BBC (UK) all of which have gone on to make an impact in their respective regions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at Zen Studio
January 1, 2019 - June 7, 2024
Operating a video and audio production studio. Creating a teaching component and partnering with larger corporations to deliver marketing and tech training courses targeting youth, women, and underprivileged populations with limited access.
Lead Audio Design & Mixer at BP Solarpunk / Mango Passion
January 1, 2021 - June 7, 2024
Managing the workflow between recording talent and mixing remotely. Sound design including foley and adaptation of sound library. Coordinating with team and developers to deliver the final mix of Solstice Stories.
Audio Engineer, Mix and Master at Oya Black Arts Coalition
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Providing audio services including mixing, editing, and sound design.
Program Creator and Instructor at Swift Skills
January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Developed a program to boost marketing skills of business owners recovering from Covid, with a focus on video production of marketing assets. Onboarded partners and developed relations.
Program Creator and A/R at GURLES LIMITED
January 1, 2019 - June 7, 2024
Organized pathways and safe spaces for developing female acts. Managed networks including songwriting camps and trusted circles of producers, promoters, and past graduates. Produced albums featuring 10 acts to promote female talent in the industry.
Owner at Zen Studio
January 1, 2019 - June 15, 2024
Operating a video and audio production studio. Creating a teaching component and partnering with larger corporations to deliver marketing and tech training courses targeting youth, women, and underprivileged groups with limited access.
Lead Audio Design & Mixer at BP Solarpunk / Mango Passion
January 1, 2021 - June 15, 2024
Managing workflow between recording talent and mixing remotely. Sound design including foley and adaptation of sound libraries. Coordinating with team and development to deliver final mixes for 'Solstice Stories'.
Audio Engineer, Mix and Master at Oya Black Arts Coalition
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Providing audio services including mixing, editing, and sound design.
Program Creator and Instructor at Swift Skills
January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Developed and instructed program to boost marketing skills of business owners post-Covid. Program centered around video production of marketing assets. Responsible for onboarding partners and developing relationships.
Program Creator and A/R at GURLES LIMITED
January 1, 2019 - June 15, 2024
Organizing pathways and safe spaces for developing female acts. Supporting network includes songwriting camps, producers, promoters, and alumni. Legacy project aimed to create 10 albums featuring 100 women in the industry.
Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Engineer at The Limners and Bard (The Lab)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Recording, mixing, and mastering engineer covering streaming, television, and radio for adolescence.
Audio Lead / Sound Designer at BP Solarpunk - Solstice Stories
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
TransMedia Zone - Weird Ghost incubator for the Solstice Stories project, mix for trailer, and audio lead for game.
Field Recorder / Post-Production Audio Editor at Mix Media
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Field recording, post-audio editing.
Intern - Publishing House and Recording Engineer at Anchor Recording Studio
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Internship - Publishing house and recording engineer.
Studio Owner / Instructor / Program Developer, Swift Skills Program at Zen Studio / Push aYu te Incubator
January 1, 2022 - Present
Studio owner, instructor, program developer for Swift Skills program.

Education

Audio Engineering at Trebas Institute
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
BSc at Windsor University
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
Audio Engineering at Trebas Institute
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
BSc at Windsor University
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
B.Sc Physics at Windsor University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
Certificate - Audio Engineer at Trebas Institute
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Certificate - Audio Engineer
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Gaming, Professional Services
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    Audio Engineer for advert agency. This is a typical delivery of -14LuFS. All material recorded, mixed and edited then turned over to senior staff of the agency for delivery to client.