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Joshua Brenner

Rutland,MA

Summary

With a passion for music and an ear for sound engineering, I bring a blend of hands-on experience and technical knowledge to all projects. With a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Sound Recording Technology, I strive to deliver professional-grade audio productions. Proficient in industry-standard DAW's like ProTools and Reaper, along with an understanding of audio hardware and signal processing, I am equipped to contribute effectively to any recording or production project.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Began Independently Recording Own Band / Friend's Bands

Independent
02.2023 - Current
  • Live stereo drums (3-8 microphones)
  • Live and DI guitar
  • DI Bass
  • Vocal Recordings (screaming, singing, etc.)
  • Mixing / Mastering

Worked Under / Shadowed Nathan Wright, Dakota Blanchard, and Nick Cates

Independent
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted with microphone setup, running cables, and recording tracks
  • Shadowed Nick Cates for mixing / audio production
  • Shadowed Nathan Wright for mixing / mastering

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering and Sound Recording

University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Wachusett Regional High School
Holden, MA
05.2019

Skills

  • Proficient with ProTools
  • Proficient with Reaper
  • Experience recording multitrack
  • Experience assisting with / mixing live sound
  • Proficient in acoustics
  • Knowledge of audio hardware (microphones, interfaces, etc)
  • Knowledge of mixing and mastering (plugins, effects, equalization, etc)
  • Good communication skills
  • Good listening skills

Certification

Dante Level 1 Certification, 2024

References

Lou Clark, lou_clark@uml.edu, Professor / Acoustics Expert

Volunteer Experience

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Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Projects

  • Multiple Pieces - Felony Ridden, Released 5/5/23, Recorded and mixed by me
  • Multiple Pieces - Ligature Risk (single), Released 6/9/23, Recorded and mixed by me
  • Revelation - Promo 23', Released 12/16/23, Recorded, mixed, and mastered by me
  • Judge Judy - 3 song EP, Set to release Summer 2024, Recorded, mixed, and mastered by me
  • IshouldseekhelpbutIamtoohot - 7 song album, Set to release Summer 2024, Recorded, mixed, and mastered by me

Hobbies / Extracurricular

  • Knowledge of 3D modeling / SolidWorks
  • I play guitar, bass, drums, piano, and do vocals
  • Play in bands / have been on tour


Active Bands

  • Jackal (bass)
  • Multiple Pieces (guitar, vocals)


Inactive Bands

  • Sike Out (drums)
  • Trauma Kit (guitar)
  • Twisted Mantra (guitar)
  • Shortest Life (Bass)

Timeline

Began Independently Recording Own Band / Friend's Bands

Independent
02.2023 - Current

Worked Under / Shadowed Nathan Wright, Dakota Blanchard, and Nick Cates

Independent
02.2022 - 07.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering and Sound Recording

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

High School Diploma -

Wachusett Regional High School
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