I’ve been playing instruments and creating music for over 23 years, and I’ve been a professional audio engineer for over 11 years.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I earned an additional degree in Recording and Music Technology from Madison Media Institute (MMI). During my time at MMI, I learned audio recording, mixing, and Pro Tools operation from veteran engineers, including Kevin Guarnieri (Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Mick Jagger, Alanis Morissette) and Doug Olson (the Smashing Pumpkins and Cheap Trick). I also tutored other students in the Recording program each semester. I graduated from MMI in 2013 with a perfect 4.0 GPA and perfect attendance.
After graduating, I earned the opportunity to become a teaching assistant at MMI, and I helped instruct students one-on-one and in groups with instructors, including Chris Vrenna (Nine Inch Nails) and Sean McMahon (Slipknot). Additionally, I helped edit and improve course materials for the Recording program. During this time, I interned at DNA Music Labs in Madison, WI and subsequently became DNA’s Production Assistant and Audio Engineer. Since then, I started my own freelance engineering business and have produced and recorded music out of DNA Music Labs, Omina Labs, the Library of MusicLandria, and many unconventional spaces, including office buildings and clients’ homes.