Derick Brown
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Music Producer with experience in managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality audio production. Demonstrated ability to analyze audience feedback to assess the success of musical works, leading to informed adjustments in production techniques. Proficient in mastering tracks and utilizing advanced digital audio editing software, contributing to polished final products that meet client expectations. Skilled in collaborating with artists and supervising recording sessions, fostering a creative environment that enhances sound quality and artistic expression.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Producer
Self employed
Scottsdale, AZ
09.1994 - Current
- Analyzed feedback from audiences to assess success of songs or albums.
- Maintained a library of reference material used during production.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.
- Supervised other producers, engineers, and musicians during recording sessions.
- Coordinated with clients to ensure satisfaction with final mixes.
- Mastered tracks using advanced digital audio editing software.
- Composed original music using various instruments and software programs.
- Developed musical compositions and arrangements for a variety of genres.
- Organized sessions to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Evaluated music samples to determine compatibility with artist's style.
- Implemented creative recording techniques to enhance recordings.
- Collaborated with artists to create unique sounds for their projects.
- Recorded, mixed, and edited audio tracks in the studio.
- Researched new technologies and techniques applicable in the industry.
- Ran production equipment to alter and improve recording sound quality and flow.
Voice Actor
Training Industry
Scottsdale , AZ
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Served as the primary contact for client communication throughout recording sessions.
- Maintained studio equipment such as microphones, headphones, audio mixers and other related gear.
- Delivered high-quality recordings within tight deadlines while working under pressure.
- Developed scripts for various commercial campaigns and narrations.
- Suggested alternative approaches when it came time to deliver lines or dialogue during recordings.
- Edited audio files using Adobe Audition software to ensure quality recordings.
- Utilized effective improvisation skills when needed during recording sessions.
- Analyzed feedback from clients in order to make adjustments or improvements where necessary.
- Conducted thorough pre-recording preparation by reading scripts multiple times prior to recording session.
- Researched target audiences to better understand how best to craft messages through voice work.
- Provided creative input to help develop character voices or accents for projects.
- Impersonated mannerisms and voices of others and contorted face to amuse audiences.
- Performed common-knowledge and original illusions to provide entertainment to diverse audiences.
- Learned about characters in scripts and relationships to each other to develop role interpretations.
- Rehearsed lines alone and with partners or teams to solidify top-notch delivery.
- Worked closely with directors and other actors to find interpretation most suited to role.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret, learn and memorize lines.
- Portrayed and interpreted roles with speech, gestures and body movements to entertain and inform audiences.
- Helped prepare stages, move props and break down stages to support smooth productions.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotions, actions and situations with body movements and facial expressions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Triton College
River Grove, ILSome College (No Degree) - Acting 1
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILSkills
- Digital audio editing
- Music composition
- Project management
- Track mastering
- Creative collaboration
- Studio equipment maintenance
- Audio mixing
- Client communication
- Recording techniques
- Improvisation techniques
- Quality assurance
- Audience engagement
- Microphone techniques
- Music production software
- Writing lyrics
- Digital audio workstations
- Audio mastering
- Professionalism
- Virtual instruments
- Musical arrangements understanding
- Decision-making
- Mentoring artists
- Team collaboration
- String Instruments
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Voice Actor
Training Industry
06.2023 - 03.2025
Music Producer
Self employed
09.1994 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Triton College
Some College (No Degree) - Acting 1
Joliet Junior College
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