Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Hi, I’m

David Kohn

Agoura Hills,CA
David Kohn

Summary

From a young age I have been involved with the music industry. From touring small clubs to large arenas and amphitheatres. From Recording in friends kitchens to renowned studios such as Boulevard studios in hollywood.

I continue to look for new opportunities to expand my career within the music industry.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

The War on Drugs

Backline Tech
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • I have been traveling the world with The War on Drugs as a Backline Tech starting in 2024
  • Familiar with all aspects of live show production

The War on Drugs

Audio Engineer
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Maximized studio productivity through effective scheduling, setup, and teardown procedures for recording sessions.
  • The past 3 years I have been an Audio Engineer for Grammy winning band The War on Drugs out of their private recording studio in Burbank.

Self-employeed

Musician
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • I have worked as a studio musician around LA since I got out of High School. My credits include the following: The War on Drugs, Craig Finn, Sir, Please, Sophie Thatcher, Maral, HYG, Mosaic Coyote.

Sam Fender

Audio Engineer
03.2024 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events and recordings.
  • Maximized studio productivity through effective scheduling, setup, and teardown procedures for recording sessions.
  • During March 2024, I was an audio engineer recording Sam Fenders new record out of Boulevard Studios in Hollywood along side Austin Asvanonda and Adam Granduiciel.


Education

Agoura Highschool
Agoura Hills

High School Diploma
06-2020

University Overview

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Audio mixing proficiency
  • Sound engineering
  • Equipment setup
  • In-studio recording
  • Sound editing
  • Pro tools expertise

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    My biggest accomplishment to date would be helping organize and perform at the Woolsey fire/Borderline shooting fundraiser concert in Thousand Oaks, CA which raised over $360,000 for gun violence prevention and Fire prevention.

    Following the tragic events of the Borderline shooting and fires that devastated my community, I helped organize the benefit concerts which brought many of the victims family's together and the concert included, REO Speedwagon, Eddie Money, Richard Marx, John Ondrasik, Sir, Please, and the USC Troytones Choir.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Audio Engineer
Sam Fender
03.2024 - 04.2024
Backline Tech
The War on Drugs
01.2024 - Current
Audio Engineer
The War on Drugs
01.2021 - Current
Musician
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
Agoura Highschool
High School Diploma
David Kohn