Education
Master of Science, Music Technology
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
2010 - 2011
- Summa Cum Laude
- Thesis Title: “Textbook of Electronic Dance Music”
Bachelor of Music
Belmont University
1993 - 1997
- Commercial Music with Music Business Emphasis
Employment
Program Director, Bachelor of Arts in Collaborative Audio Arts (BA-CAA)
Associate Professor, Music Production & Recording Technology (MPRT)
Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University
2018 - present
- Director of Bachelor of Arts in Collaborative Audio Arts (BA-CAA) program
- Teach courses in music production, recording technology, electronic music, game audio, production and postproduction audio for video and film, live sound reinforcement, studio maintenance, and networking
- Maintain music technology studios and facilities
- Remain active in the audio field at regional and national levels
- Contribute to Conservatory productions
- Serve on Conservatory and University committees
- Direct (BA-CAA) and participate (MPRT) in recruitment activities
- Advise majors in BA-CAA and MPRT degree programs
- Coordinate and host annual Global Game Jam at SU
Audio Engineer and Instructor
Washington & Lee University
2006 - 2018
- Develop music technology program focused on practical learning experiences
- Teach courses in music business, electronic composition, recording techniques, audio theory, and live sound reinforcement
- Create and direct annual Music Business Seminar featuring guest speakers and hands-on activities
- Create and direct Electronic Music Ensemble
- Create and advise student-managed Production Club providing sound-reinforcement and lighting for on-campus events
- Establish the Department of Music as an Avid Learning Partner (ALP) offering official Avid certification courses
- Record, mix, and edit all Department of Music performances to audio and multi-camera video including orchestra, wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, chamber ensembles, large mixed choir, and chamber choir
- Provide technology support for music department including electronic music studios, technology classrooms, and all performance and rehearsal spaces
- Design, coordinate, install, and maintain production systems (audio, video, streaming, and communication) for new performance hall
- Sound Design for Musical Theater and other productions with Department of Theater and Dance
Owner / Media Producer
nuthin werked
1997 - 2006
- Creative project development in Music, Video and Internet mediums utilizing knowledge of applications and languages
- Projects include audio production and editing, mobile video and audio production, eCommmerce design and implementation, GUI interface creation, advanced website development, website hosting and system administration, Flash troubleshooting and design, Enhanced CD development, video production and editing, content encoding for Internet distribution, studio wiring, Internet websites, search engine placement promotion and marketing, advertising design and Flightcheck, poster design, and CD artwork design
Partner
Nomadic Mobile
2002 - 2006
- Producer and engineer for live and studio audio projects including work with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Charlie Peacock, Washington & Lee University, Aquarium Rescue Unit, and many others
- Projects utilize ProTools HD, iZCorp RADAR, Ableton Live, Steinberg Nuendo, etc.
Producer, Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
2003 - 2004
- Producer and engineer for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band’s live double-CD called “We Got Robbed – Live in New Orleans” released internationally by Rykodisk
- Live Sound Engineer for the band’s global touring production
Courses Taught
- Spring 2019-2024: Studio Systems, Maintenance, and Networking
- Spring 2019-2024: Recording Systems, Design, and Application II
- Spring 2019-2024: MIDI and Electronic Music Synthesis
- Spring 2019-2024: Digital and Advanced Recording
- Spring 2021: Sound Reinforcement Practicum
- Fall 2019-2020: Audio Postproduction for Film and Video
- Fall 2019-2020: Electronic Music Synthesis
- Fall 2018-2023: Audio for Motion Picture
- Fall 2018-2023: Tonmeister Seminar
- Fall 2018-2023: Recording Systems, Design, and Application I
- Fall 2018-2019: MIDI and Electronic Music
- Fall 2016: Foundations of Music Technology
- Winter 2015, 2017: Introduction to the Music Industry
- Fall 2015, 2017: Modern Electronica: History, Analysis and Composition
- Spring 2019-2017: Audio Mixing
- Spring 2008, 2009: Audio Mixing
- Spring 2008: Studio Recording Techniques
- Spring 2007: Live Sound for Musical Theater
- Winter 2014: Modern Music Ensemble (director)
- Winter 2013: Modern Music Ensemble (director)
- Fall 2012: Introduction to Music Software
- Fall 2011: Introduction to Music Software
- Fall 2010: Introduction to Music Software
- Winter 2010: Modern Music Ensemble (director)
- Winter 2009: Introduction to Music Software
- Winter 2008: Pro Tools 101
- Winter 2008: Studio Recording Techniques
- 2011 – 2015: Electronic Music Ensemble (director)
- 2009 – 2010: Electronic Music Ensemble (director)
Works in Progress
“Textbook of Electronic Dance Music” – Self-published eBook
The Rub “Live at the Cabin”
mixing and mastering engineer, performer: keyboards and guitar
Commercial Projects
| 2023 | Royce Campbell “Originals” Tracking, mixing and mastering engineer #1 most added album to Jazz Radio in January 2024 |
| 2023 | Jim Howe Trio “Stones Unturned with Haywood Giles, John D’Earth, and Matt Niess” Tracking, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2022 | Royce Campbell Trio “Live at Blue Sprocket Sound” Tracking, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2021 | Brian Patrick Band “The Brian Patrick Band” Mixing, and mastering engineer; performer: keyboards Mixed at Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA) |
| 2020 | Elliott Miles McKinley “Three Scenes: Modern Chamber Works” Recorded at University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN) Released on Navona Records tracking engineer |
| 2020 | Vosbein Magee Big Band “Come and Get It” Mixing engineer Recorded @ Washington & Lee University (Lexington, VA) Mixed and mastered at Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA) Released on Max Frank Music |
| 2020 | Paulien “Paulien Live” Tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer Recorded @ Washington & Lee University (Lexington, VA) Mixed and mastered at Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA) |
| 2020 | Frank Ravenwolf Henninger & Lou Boden “Stones of Transformation: Melodies of Grace & Ease” Mixing and mastering engineer Mixed and mastered at Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA) |
| 2019 | Embertender “Big With Every Danger” producer, tracking, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2018 | “Roosterfest” Bluegrass Festival audio and video compilation producer, videography, video editing, tracking, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2018 | Spacecase “81118” producer, tracking, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2018 | James Fernando “The Lonely Stranger” tracking and mixing engineer |
| 2018 | Sun-dried Opossum “Live at Basic City CD & DVD” producer, videography, lighting, video editing, tracking, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2018 | Masters of Scale Podcast Remote interview with Reid Hoffman and Whitney Johnson recording engineer |
| 2018 | Tom Lundberg “Prime Time” tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer |
| 2017 | Embertender “Bearings” mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2017 | Truth, Politics, and Power Podcast Remote interview with Neal Conan and Molly Michelmore recording engineer |
| 2017 | Cocoa Mill Chocolate Company Promotional video and voiceover recordings producer, videography, lighting, video editing, tracking, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2017 | Dana Purser Gary “Scholasticism” tracking, mixing and mastering engineer; performer: guitar, bass |
| 2017 | Jeannette Fang, pianist recording for Musopen.org “Chopin Preludes, Op. 28” tracking, editing, mixing, and mastering engineer |
| 2017 | VS. “Never Said” mastering engineer |
| 2017 | Washington & Lee University Singers “The Deep Heart’s Core” tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer |
| 2016 | Nathan Barlowe / Keith Urban Band Instrument development inventor of touchscreen sampling instrument and touring rig utilizing Ableton Live and multiple iPads for Keith Urban’s ripCord and Nathan Barlowe and the “Phantom” instrument won the 2017 CMA Touring Musician of the Year Award |
| 2016 | Terry Vosbein “La Chanson Francaise” tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer |
| 2016 | Spacecase “EP” producer, tracking and mixing engineer |
| 2016 | Sally Mann, Hachette Audio “Hold Still – A Memoir with Photographs”, Audiobook Edition engineer Audiobook won the Earphones Award from AudioFile Magazine |
| 2015 | Marinus Ensemble Promotional audio and video recordings producer, videography, lighting, video editing, tracking, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2015 | Washington & Lee University Singers “The Pathway of Light” tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer |
| 2015 | Joseph Martinez & Goshen Pass “Coming and Going Away” producer, tracking, mixing and mastering engineer; performer: guitar, percussion |
| 2014 | Jeff Sipe Trio, Abstract Logix Records “Jeff Sipe Trio” producer, tracking and mixing engineer Top 10 on iTunes Jazz Charts |
| 2014 | Dr. Tim Gaylard, Dr. Shuko Watanabe and Byron Petty, PARMA Recordings “Clementi on Clementi” tracking and mixing engineer |
| 2014 | Robin & Linda Williams “Live DVD and Lime Kiln Theater” tracking and mixing engineer |
| 2014 | Wonder Gospel Quartet “Let Freedom Ring” producer, tracking, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2014 | Marla Palma Band “EP” producer, engineer, mixing and mastering engineer; performer: guitar |
| 2013 | Ray Blouin “Oh Let It Ring” producer, tracking, mixing and mastering engineer; performer: keyboards, guitar, percussion, bass |
| 2013 | Blouin & Wolfe, Harlow & Hodges “Down The Road Again” producer, engineer |
| 2012 | Bruce Dudley, Jazz Music City “The Solo Sessions” tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer |
| 2011 | Terry Vosbein and the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, Max Frank Music “Fleet Street” tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer |
| 2010 | Jeff Hamilton, Bosphorus Cymbals “Hammer Series Commercial” videography, lighting, video editing, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2010 | Marcus Miller, Universe Soul Records “Quintessential” tracking engineer and performer |
| 2010 | Southpaw “EP” tracking, mixing and mastering engineer; performer: keyboards |
| 2009 | Terry Vosbein and the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, Max Frank Music “Progressive Jazz 2009” mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2009 | Dara Tucker, Watchman Music Group “All Right Now” performer: guitar, trumpet |
| 2009 | Nicholson Brothers “EP” tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer; performer: keyboards |
| 2007 | Charles Barone and the Remember When Group “Just in Time: Dedications From My Heart” performer: piano |
| 2006 | Chris West, Century Music Group “Jazzmanic” co-producer, tracking engineer; performer: guitar and keyboards |
| 2006 | Ballhog “Ballhog!” tracking engineer |
| 2005 | Tracy Silverman, From The Gut Music “I’d Rather Be Dreaming” performer: sequencing, trumpet, keyboards |
| 2004 | Terry Vosbein Nonet featuring Marvin Stamm, Max Frank Music “Birth of the Cool” tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer |
| 2004 | Terry Vosbein Nonet featuring Marvin Stamm, Max Frank Music “Come and Get It” tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer |
| 2004 | Terence Higgins & Swampgrease, gris gris bag Entertainment “In the Bywater” graphic design |
| 2004 | Mandy Bashore, echomusic “Because HE is…” performer: keyboards |
| 2004 | The Jack Silverman Ordeal “The Jack Silverman Ordeal EP” performer: keyboards |
| 2004 | Witchita Stallions “Live at 12th and Porter” tracking, mixing, and mastering engineer |
| 2004 | Washington and Lee University Chamber Singers “On Tour” graphic design, mixing and mastering engineer |
| 2003 | Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rykodisk “We Got Robbed – Live in New Orleans” co-producer, tracking and mixing engineer |
| 2003 | Roger Day, Roger Day Productions “Roger Day Live” DVD producer |
| 2002 | The Regulars “The Regulars EP” co-producer, performer: trumpet and piano |
| 2001 | The Guy Smiley Blues Exchange “GSBE Live” producer, mixing engineer; performer: guitar, keyboards, vocals |
| 2001 | Schfvilkus, Unique Dilemma Music “Genrealization” performer: keyboards |
| 1999 | The Guy Smiley Blues Exchange “The Guy Smiley Blues Exchange” producer, tracking and mixing engineer; performer: guitar, keyboards, vocals |
| 1998 | Josh Rouse, Rykodisk “Dressed Up Like Nebraska” performer: trumpet |
| 1998 | Rebecca Stout, Treason Records “Sampler Vol. 1” performer: trumpet, keyboards |
| 1997 | Schfvilkus, Universal Spread “Ambidustrious” performer: keyboards |
Seminars and Certificates
| 2014 – present | Ableton Certified Trainer |
| 2008 – present | Avid Certified Instructor (Pro Tools) |
| 2019 – present | Wwise Certified Instructor (Audiokinetic) |
| 2021 | Focusrite Advanced RedNet Certified |
| 2020 | Distance Education Training Certification (Shenandoah University) |
| 2021 | Focusrite Advanced RedNet Certified |
| 2022-present | Eventide, Massenburg DesignWorks, Oeksound Audio, and Neumann Immersive Educator Advisory Groups |
| 2017 | Avid Certified Sonnox Elite Instructor |
| 2017-present | Distance Education Training Certification (Shenandoah University) |
| 2017 | Dante Certification Level 2 |
| 2017 – present | Avid Certified Sonnox Elite Instructor |
| 2016 | Smaart Operator Fundamentals Certification |
| 2007 | Audio System Grounding and Shielding Seminar with Bill Whitlock |
Professional Affiliations
- Audio Engineering Society (AES)
- Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME)
- Association for Technology in Music Instruction (ATMI)
- NAMM University Affiliate
- The College Music Society (CMS)
- Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA)
Computer Experience
| Applications | Ableton Live & Max4Live, Audiokinetic Wwise, Epic Unreal Engine and Metsounds, Avid ProTools & Sibelius, Dolby Atmos, Apple software including Logic & Final Cut Pro, Steinberg Nuendo & WaveLab, Cuckos REAPER, Finale, Virtual Instruments & Plugins (AU, VST, AAX), Resolume Avenue, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Products including Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, Premier, and AfterEffects |
| Languages | SQL, mySQL, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, XML, CSS |
| Platforms | Mac OSX & iOS, Microsoft Windows, Unix, iZCorp RADAR (BeOS) |
