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Hi, I'm Greg Karas, a Grammy-nominated guitarist, vocalist, and producer based in Los Angeles. I've had the privilege of working with some amazing artists like Andy Grammer, KYGO, and Justin Bieber, touring and producing music for over a decade. I specialize in musical direction, live playback technology, and crafting top-notch recordings and productions in my own studio. I love blending creativity with technology, whether it's designing custom live systems or producing music remotely. When I'm not in the studio, you might find me skiing, restoring vintage cars, or hitting the trails on my mountain bike. I'm passionate about helping artists bring their visions to life through great music and sound.…Hi, I'm Greg Karas, a Grammy-nominated guitarist, vocalist, and producer based in Los Angeles. I've had the privilege of working with some amazing artists like Andy Grammer, KYGO, and Justin Bieber, touring and producing music for over a decade. I specialize in musical direction, live playback technology, and crafting top-notch recordings and productions in my own studio. I love blending creativity with technology, whether it's designing custom live systems or producing music remotely. When I'm not in the studio, you might find me skiing, restoring vintage cars, or hitting the trails on my mountain bike. I'm passionate about helping artists bring their visions to life through great music and sound.

Greg Karas (Karagianis)

Music Producer, Guitarist, Mixing Engineer, +1

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Hi, I'm Greg Karas, a Grammy-nominated guitarist, vocalist, and producer based in Los Angeles. I've had the privilege of working with some amazing artists like Andy Grammer, KYGO, and Justin Bieber, touring and producing music for over a decade. I specialize in musical direction, live playback technology, and crafting top-notch recordings and productions in my own studio. I love blending creativity with technology, whether it's designing custom live systems or producing music remotely. When I'm not in the studio, you might find me skiing, restoring vintage cars, or hitting the trails on my mountain bike. I'm passionate about helping artists bring their visions to life through great music and sound.…Hi, I'm Greg Karas, a Grammy-nominated guitarist, vocalist, and producer based in Los Angeles. I've had the privilege of working with some amazing artists like Andy Grammer, KYGO, and Justin Bieber, touring and producing music for over a decade. I specialize in musical direction, live playback technology, and crafting top-notch recordings and productions in my own studio. I love blending creativity with technology, whether it's designing custom live systems or producing music remotely. When I'm not in the studio, you might find me skiing, restoring vintage cars, or hitting the trails on my mountain bike. I'm passionate about helping artists bring their visions to life through great music and sound.

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Hi, I’m Greg Karas, a Grammy-nominated guitarist, vocalist, and producer based in Los Angeles. I’ve had the privilege of working with some amazing artists like Andy Grammer, KYGO, and Justin Bieber, touring and producing music for over a decade. I specialize in musical direction, live playback technology, and crafting top-notch recordings and productions in my own studio.

I love blending creativity with technology, whether it’s designing custom live systems or producing music remotely. When I’m not in the studio, you might find me skiing, restoring vintage cars, or hitting the trails on my mountain bike. I’m passionate about helping artists bring their visions to life through great music and sound.

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Spanish; Castilian

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Greek, Modern

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Work Experience

Guitarist at Jesse McCartney

August 31, 2022 - July 13, 2025

Served as lead guitarist, background vocalist, and playback engineer.

Guitarist & Production Director at Rachel Platten

March 1, 2022 - Present

Performed as guitarist and backing vocalist for a multi-platinum selling and Emmy Award-winning artist. Oversaw playback and teleprompter system and managed stage equipment, instruments, and gear for live shows.

Assistant to Musical Director, Playback Engineer & Systems Design at KYGO

August 1, 2021 - Present

Assist the Musical & Creative Director managing a fully redundant MADI playback and virtual instrument system. Responsible for recording, editing, and mixing new musical arrangements for live implementation, stage management for B Team, managing and modifying stage systems, brand ambassador roles, and interfacing with production teams to ensure system operation. Headlined and sold out numerous major events including Madison Square Garden and Banc of California Stadium.

Co-Founder at Streamified

April 1, 2020 - Present

Developed and managed Streamified.Live, a streaming and ticket sales platform focusing on musical artists and performers. Responsibilities included live audio mixing for streamed performances, client and talent interfacing, handling talent and all A/V production, managing multiple RTMP streams with graphics and lower thirds.

Podcast Co Producer | Engineer at Andy Grammer "The Good Parts Podcast"

February 29, 2020 - July 13, 2025

Managed all aspects of podcast recording, editing, mixing, mastering, delivering audio for video podcast, quality control supervision, managing Libsyn account, scheduling releases, data archival, and writing show notes and episode descriptions. Created TSA proof mobile rig for recording on location with top-tier talent.

Guitarist | Vocalist | Musical Director | Technical Director at Andy Grammer

August 31, 2019 - July 13, 2025

Lead guitarist, supporting vocalist, dancer, musical and band technical director managing audio playback rigs, teleprompter rig, MIDI triggering, time code integration, editing and production of live arrangements, recording and engineering pre-recorded content, interfacing with band and management, managing new technologies for enhanced workflows, designing and building custom live looper systems and recording studios on tour bus, and instrument maintenance.

Founder / CEO at Karasene Productions LLC

August 1, 2019 - Present

Founded a multi-faceted production company offering music production, mixing/mastering services, musicians, commercial and private recording studio design and construction, systems design and integration, VIP private studio concierge service, live playback and systems design for touring acts, live stream mixing and virtual recording sessions, and audio/video production on set and remote locations. Current clients include Justin Bieber, Jessie J, KYGO, LAUV, Andy Grammer, and Saban Entertainment.

Mastering Engineer & Compressionist at Technicolor Digital Cinema

March 31, 2013 - July 13, 2025

Mastered and formatted audio and video for digital cinema, managed large data and asset archival, developed a patent for a multi-layered security system for client authentication and content safety, and supervised large-scale quality control of all content.

Owner | Producer | Engineer at Karasene Studio

July 1, 2010 - Present

Perform producing, songwriting, recording engineering, mixing, mastering, virtual production and engineering, editing, programming, sequencing, vocal tuning, and session musician duties playing guitars, vocals, and bass.

Recording Engineer at Studio City Sound

October 31, 2008 - July 13, 2025

Handled audio engineering and recording, mixing, editing, auto tuning, MIDI sequencing, and ISDN sessions.

Production Assistant at NCIS, CBS Television Studios

September 30, 2006 - July 13, 2025

Assisted in production sound and dialogue recording and cable management.

Intern/Runner at Cello Studios (EastWest Studios)

November 30, 2004 - July 13, 2025

Handled recording session setup and teardown, equipment and meal deliveries for talent and staff, including work on Jimmy Eat World’s “Clarity” album, reporting to Gary Meyerberg.