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CURRENT STATUS:
At this time, I am working freelance as a studio recording engineer and as a faculty member at Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, while working on new writing projects.
BACKGROUND:
Music Technology Instructor / 1997 to present
In 1997, I helped found what became the Music Industry Workshop program, where I taught until 2011.
In January of 2008, I began teaching Studio Recording classes as an adjunct at Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, and joined the faculty full-time in September, 2009. Currently teaching: Studio Recording I through IV, Fundamentals of Sound and Acoustics, Aesthetics of Music Recording, Ear Training, Focused Studies, TFA Studios, Production in Action, Signal Processing, and other courses. Responsible for advising around twenty students, managing three adjuncts, interviewing prospective students, and sitting on various committees.
Freelance Studio Engineer / 1989 to presentCompetent in the use of all DAW software, particularly ProTools, Reason, and Digital Performer. Capable of using any and all makes of mixing console, outboard gear, microphones, patchbays, software applications, and, yes, tape machines.
I have worked in many of Chicago's top studios including staff positions at Chicago Trax and Streeterville, plus freelance gigs at Chicago Recording Company (CRC), Studio Chicago, Entropy, and others, including my home studio.
Recent projects include work for: Stereospeak, Radio personality Mancow Muller, All Terrain Productions, Blackout, Sugarpusher, Animal, Matt Kerr, Tisa and the Glowworms, Barehand Jug Band, Amanda Sena, Nicole Kestler, Sound Stylist, Paul Taneja, Dee Alexander, Vanessa Vincent, Andreas Kapsalis, Fluid Minds, Blah Blah Blah, Deuce, Belmondos, Raul Duke, I Am The Lorax, Mikey Peterson and the Trust, Flat Cats, Sam Sinclair Trio, Caroline Davis, Sam Robinson, Cathy Norden, Tony DoRosario, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, Die Schon, Erin Mosher/Echo, Digital Idiots, The Defenders, Same Planet Different World Dance Company, Faith No More, Maintenance of Order, Absolute Zero, Society Mine, Commonwealth Edison, Recliner, Icos, Vent, Creepers, Native Altar, Terminal White, Lucid, Withdrawl, Heager's Bend, JustUs, 7th Heaven, Vinyl Goods, Career Criminals, Mourning Reign, Boot Kamp, Davila Brothers, JD Walker, Monster Voodoo Machine, Chris Connelly, Revolting Cocks, Material Issue, Skrew, Loud Lucy, Lupins, Chemlab, Ministry, Armageddon Dildos, Villain, Lazy Poker Blues Band, Random Acts - Q-101 charity compilation, Hip Deep Trilogy, Pigface, Chicago Industrial League, Club Dead (video game).
Freelance Live Sound Reinforcement Engineer / 1989 to present
My experience in live sound includes about 700 shows at Chicago's Park West Theater, plus international tours with Pigface, Ministry, Royal Crown Revue, and Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. Working for various Chicago-area venues and P.A. companies (not limited to: Lakeshore A/V, Critical Sound, Cannon Creative, Event Engineering) has brought my lifetime gig tally to about 2000 events.
Competent in use of all PA systems, mixing consoles, outboard gear, and microphones.
I have experience in literally every style of music imaginable, for audiences from 15 to 15,000 people.
Have worked as stage manager and crew chief on many occasions, and have a solid working knowledge of lighting and staging.
Additional information:
I am a published writer with several books and many articles for magazines and web sites to my credit.
Extremely savvy in use and maintenance of Mac OS computers.
Personal interests: art, cinema, photography, 1930s-1950s pop culture, travel.