Daniel Baksh
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Professional producer, audio engineer, and artist with a diverse background in the music industry, design, and fashion. Dedicated to using artistic means to beautify and connect the world. Highly motivated and forward-thinking, approaching challenges with creative problem-solving methods to consistently deliver exceptional results. Currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science at the Los Angeles Film School to further refine skills while engaging in freelance producing and songwriting. Experience in both traditional and freelance positions, with the ability to seamlessly adapt to various workplace environments and operational styles. Highly collaborative and readily able to harmonize skillset with the assets and needs of business partners to help direct projects to completion and bring creative visions to life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Music Producer
Self Employed Services
09.2020 - Current
- Ten years of audio production and engineering experience
- Skilled pianist and self-taught guitarist
- Three years of music theory
- Familiarity with most Digital Audio Work Stations, including FL Studio, Ableton, and Bandlab, with a mastery over Logic Pro X, Garageband, and Maschine
- Four years of experience working in professional studio settings, gaining a firm grasp on hardware recording, mixing, and routing
- Mix, produce, and arrange tracks tailored to clients' wants/needs with a focus on style and sonic cohesion, guaranteeing that every finished record is on par with industry standards
- Composed and created instrumentation for records
- Promptly delivered mixes, masters, and/or instrumentals to clients at a reasonable price
- Collaborated with a number of other producers and artists around Pennsylvania and the South, co-producing two full length LP's, and executive producing two group EP's, two full length solo projects, and a number of singles
- Cultivated a safe, professional, and comfortable studio environment to maximize the creative potential of all parties involved
- Built home-studio for professional and personal recordings
Freelance Songwriter
Self Employed Writer
12.2023 - Current
- Worked in tandem with artists to bring their creative vision to life
- Helped artists flesh out lyrics, song structure, and concepts
- Assisted in reworking artists' existing lyrics to guarantee every track had a solid song structure and clear message
- Wrote memorable lyrics/melodies for hooks, verses, or bridges for tracks as needed
- Recorded reference vocals for artists to use as demos/ideas for potential hooks, verses, and bridges
- Ghostwrote full songs for a number of Pittsburgh artists
- Able to adapt to a variety of writing styles to ensure cohesion with artists' existing discographies
- Enhanced listener engagement by incorporating emotional storytelling and unique melodies that aligned with the aesthetic and artistic vision of each client
- Aided in rearranging and perfecting poems for showcases and poetry slams
- Participated in songwriting workshops, retreats, and group studio sessions, strengthening professional relationships and expanding network connections
- Exhibited effective time management skills by prioritizing projects based on deadlines, client schedules/needs, and creative inspiration
- Scheduled and organized studio sessions with vocalists, writers, and instrumentalists
- Performed at a number of venues in Allegheny County, including The Forge Urban Winery
Crew Member
Express Clothing
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked the register, handling transactions
- Organized and stocked clothing on the sales floor according to style, color, and garment type
- Utilized comprehensive knowledge of seasonal styles and consumer preferences to help style customers and pick out articles of clothing.
Front and Back of House
The Oaklander Hotel
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked part-time while attending the University of Pittsburgh
- Worked as a host, busboy, food runner, barback, room service runner, and waiter when necessary
Crew Member
McDonald's
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked part-time before moving back to Pittsburgh to attend school
- Worked drive-thru window, register, cleanup, and drinks station
Summer Accounting Intern/Office Assistant
Pennsylvania Specialty Pathology
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Reconciled invoices and financial statements, updating the Lab Owners on any inconsistencies in their medical and financial records
- Filed and organized medical specimens, as well as invoices, checks, and other forms of payment to the lab
- Wrote and filed quality assurance reports in order to keep track of errors within cases
- Data entry and scanning of diagnostic pathology reports, correlating patient demographics with requisitions and scanning into appropriate patient files
Summer/Fall Marketing Intern
The Salvation Army
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Photographed and filmed promotional content for the Salvation Army Lancaster Corps, including "behind the scenes" footage of food drives, designs for newsletters, and social media posts
- Uploaded content to the Lancaster Corps' website and social media pages, including Instagram and Facebook, working with marketing heads to develop an upload schedule that would maximize traffic to their pages
- Communicated with Marketing and Organization Managers to ensure that all content posted relayed necessary information about upcoming events, community and organization updates, and food drives
- Assisted in preparing the pantry and meal portions, as well as packing and serving the meals at community food drives
Kitchen Staff/Server
Retreat Behavioral Health
11.2022
- As a server in the kitchen at Retreat Behavioral Health I served and restocked food
- This position gave me experience in the service industry, as well as experience working in a kitchen
Lab Financial Assistant
Pennsylvania Specialty Pathology
12.2019 - 08.2020
Dasher
DoorDash
05.2022 - 06.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Production
The Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles05-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PAHigh School Diploma -
Lancaster Catholic High School
Lancaster, PA05-2020
Skills
- Music Production/Instrumentation
- Musical/Audio Arrangement
- Musical Composition & Songwriting
- Sound Design (Instruments & FX)
- Tracking/Recording Vocals & Instruments in a Studio and Mobile Setting
- Audio Engineering
- Mixing (Digital & Analog)
- Mastering (Digital & Analog)
- Routing & Troubleshooting Hardware for Studio Sessions
- Video/Photo Editing
- Graphic Design
- Content Creation & Digital Marketing
- Content Curation
- Fashion Design
- Expert Styling Techniques
- Styling versatile looks/outfits
- Look-book Creation
- Trend Awareness and Analyzation
- The Music Industry & it's Trends
- The Fashion Industry & it's Trends
Professionally Skilled in:
Well Versed in:
In-Depth Knowledge of:
- Music Publishing and Distribution
- Copyright Law
- Digital Audio Workstations with a mastery over Logic Pro X, Garageband, & Maschine
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Capcut
- Adobe Lightroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Efficient Multitasking
- Schedule Building/Organization
- Highly Motivated and Community Oriented
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Collaborator
- Networking
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Hospitality
- Efficient Typer
Highly Proficient in:
Proficient in:
Personal Skills/Attributes:
Accomplishments
Created a small start-up clothing brand at the age of 20, selling over $500 worth of merchandise
- Designed and published website
- Designed and produced clothing
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Freelance Songwriter
Self Employed Writer
12.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Express Clothing
10.2023 - 04.2024
Front and Back of House
The Oaklander Hotel
03.2023 - 08.2023
Crew Member
McDonald's
12.2022 - 01.2023
Kitchen Staff/Server
Retreat Behavioral Health
11.2022
Summer Accounting Intern/Office Assistant
Pennsylvania Specialty Pathology
07.2022 - 07.2024
Summer/Fall Marketing Intern
The Salvation Army
07.2022 - 10.2022
Dasher
DoorDash
05.2022 - 06.2022
Freelance Music Producer
Self Employed Services
09.2020 - Current
Lab Financial Assistant
Pennsylvania Specialty Pathology
12.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Music Production
The Los Angeles Film School
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Pittsburgh
High School Diploma -
Lancaster Catholic High School
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