RESUMÉ
Composer ⋅ Recording Engineer ⋅ Mixer ⋅ Music Producer
11539 Laurelcrest Drive, Studio City, CA 91604
(310) 430-2226 ⋅ daniel@bnprods.com
Summary of skills
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Experience as composer and arranger in film, TV, and a wide range of commercial music projects.
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Over ten years of practical experience as music producer and audio engineer in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
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Experience in major studio film music postproduction.
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Familiarity with recording technology, acoustics, MIDI sequencing, audio aesthetics and implementation methods.
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Excellent working knowledge in the setup and operation of audio equipment including microphone use and placement, sound reinforcement, and related technology.
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Proficient in Pro Tools and Logic; experience in Reason, Ableton Live and Cubase.
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Professional performer on a variety of musical instruments including ukulele, guitar, bass guitar, and vocals.
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Adept at establishing good rapport with coworkers and clients in a creative environment.
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Excellent organizational, problem solving, and communication skills.
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Fully competent with admin work, with many years of experience using MS Word, Excel and Google Docs.
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Strong work ethic, flexible, dependable, and a quick learner.
Related work experience
Bella Notte Productions
Studio City, CA Composer / Orchestrator / Mixer / Producer July 2011 – present
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Composed, orchestrated, edited, mixed, and mastered feature-length film scores.
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Created realistic orchestral mockups using virtual instruments.
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Composed and mixed tracks on demand for music libraries with rapid turnaround.
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Performed ukulele, guitar, bass guitar, vocals, and percussion as needed and recorded additional musicians.
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Produced, arranged, recorded, mixed, and mastered projects for artists in a range of musical genres.
Westside Pacific Studios
Pacific Palisades, CA Film Score Mixing Assistant / Engineer / Editor April 2010 – June 2012
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Assisted mixer for major studio releases including 5.1 surround Pro Tools sessions setup, audio preparation and synchronization to picture, and post-production editing.
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Completed independent assignments in studio setup, troubleshooting audio equipment, Mac computer repair, and other projects.
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Supplied performances on guitar, ukulele, bass, and vocals as needed.
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Worked effectively and efficiently as part of a team in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
Paradise Studios
Bodrum, Turkey Studio Engineer / Producer November 2006 – November 2008
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Arranged, recorded, produced, edited, mixed, and mastered high quality recordings for a diverse client base.
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Utilized unique musical background and creativity to enhance clients’ experience.
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Ensured efficient studio operation through initial studio setup, DAW to software compatibility programming, patching, and troubleshooting audio equipment.
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Provided drum programming and performances on ukulele, keyboards, vocals, and acoustic, electric, and bass guitars for various projects, including a production for national television (Sayyal Taner, 2006).
Goodbye Elliott Producer / Engineer / Sound Design 2005 – present
Kailua-Kona, HI and Los Angeles, CA
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Arranged, recorded, produced, and mixed music for three studio albums, which had track placements on ABC, Disney and other major TV networks.
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Provided supplementary performances in recordings and concerts on ukulele, acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, keyboards, vocals, and steel drums.
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Coordinated with in-house engineers and operated mixing consoles for live sound in concerts and several tours.
Dufry Studios Assistant Engineer August 2003 - March 2007
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Assisted in recording and mixing sessions for an international clientele.
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Trained in advanced usage of Logic Pro and audio equipment.
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Recorded, produced, mixed, and edited independent projects with creativity and sensitivity to clients’ goals.
Related Music Experience
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Tour live sound engineer, musician (ukulele, steel drums), Goodbye Elliott, “Running to California”, “Summer”, 2006, 2007, 2010.
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Tour musician (bass guitar), Hakan Girit, “Rüzgar”, 2008 and 2009.
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Music festival/concert musician (rhythm guitars), White Stone Assembly, “White Stone Assembly”, 2005.
Education
UCLA Extension: Film Scoring Program
References
Composer for many AAA Games
Film Score Mixer/Owner, Westside Pacific Music
Producer/Owner, Paradise Studios
Producer/Owner, Dufry Studios (https://www.dufrymusic.com/)