Hi, I'm Dennis Quinn, a passionate musician and audio engineer based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With extensive experience in drumming, percussion, and audio production, I love sharing my knowledge through private lessons and performing with various bands. I also specialize in recording and producing sound projects across different media. Beyond music, I have a diverse background that includes stagehand work and audio engineering for live and studio settings. When not immersed in music, I’m active in forestry work and community composting, balancing my creative pursuits with hands-on practical activities.

Dennis J. Quinn

Hi, I'm Dennis Quinn, a passionate musician and audio engineer based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With extensive experience in drumming, percussion, and audio production, I love sharing my knowledge through private lessons and performing with various bands. I also specialize in recording and producing sound projects across different media. Beyond music, I have a diverse background that includes stagehand work and audio engineering for live and studio settings. When not immersed in music, I’m active in forestry work and community composting, balancing my creative pursuits with hands-on practical activities.

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Hi, I’m Dennis Quinn, a passionate musician and audio engineer based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With extensive experience in drumming, percussion, and audio production, I love sharing my knowledge through private lessons and performing with various bands. I also specialize in recording and producing sound projects across different media.

Beyond music, I have a diverse background that includes stagehand work and audio engineering for live and studio settings. When not immersed in music, I’m active in forestry work and community composting, balancing my creative pursuits with hands-on practical activities.

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Work Experience

Owner/Lead Drummer, Audio Engineer at Fusion Drums LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provide private drum set, percussion lessons, and music theory instruction. Perform regularly with bands, delivering captivating live music experiences. Record and produce various sound projects, including podcasts, orchestral performances, and custom sound creation. Also perform drum tech work.
Stage Hands at The Lincoln Center
July 1, 2022 - Present
Facilitate music, acting, and informational shows, both nationally and internationally. Assist with sound, lighting, equipment transportation, and setup/strike of ensembles and theater productions.
Owner/Lead Recording Artist at Nomadic Cymbals
September 1, 2018 - Present
Create soundtracks, soundscapes, tracks, samples, ambient music, and edit audio content. Tracks are posted on YouTube, InsightTimer, Amazon, Pandora, AppleTunes, Spotify, and others.
Climber/groundsman at Berven Forestry Tree Service
March 1, 2024 - Present
Running the groundwork for safe tree removal, brush hauling, chainsawing, plant health care injections, chipping, and firewood. Climbing trees for pruning, deadwooding, removals, and tree takedown/felling.
Driver at Common Good Composting
July 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Conduct door-to-door food waste collection to produce high-quality compost for the community. Provided website restructure and updates.
Audio Engineer/Editor at Music Together
June 30, 2017 - July 23, 2025
Assisted Senior Audio Engineer with recording instruments, troubleshooting gear, and editing audio for CDs and videos. Recorded audio for video shoots, podcasts, and voice-overs. Managed data migration and sales on eBay.
Music Hall Operator/Theater Crew at The College of New Jersey
June 30, 2010 - July 23, 2025
Assisted with music hall operations, including stage setup, sound checks, recording, and equipment management. Supported musicians both backstage and onstage. Recorded and edited audio and video content for campus events.
Learning Resources at Bucks County Community College
December 31, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Provided technological support to students and staff, including tutoring and software assistance. Recorded and edited video/audio content, transferred VHS to DVD, and hosted webinars. Managed rental equipment and troubleshooted IT issues.
Customer Service at J. B. Richardson Co. (Concrete & Technology)
December 31, 2012 - July 23, 2025
Managed customer orders and assisted with concrete delivery for various projects. Engaged in refurbishing PCs, computer installation/removal, and computer recycling.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
September 1, 2008 - May 31, 2010
Applied Associate degree at Mercer County Community College (MCCC)
September 1, 2005 - May 31, 2008

Qualifications

Healing Sounds Correspondence Course
February 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Certificate Program in Music Performance (Specialized in Drum-set and Percussion)
August 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other