Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Websites
Work Preference
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Kayla McIntyre

Kayla McIntyre

Studio City,CA

Summary

Guitarist, Composer, and Engineer with 11 years of experience in performance and freelance jobs

People person experienced in contributing to all aspects of successful projects and collaborations. Proficient in various music editing software, mixing and engineering, with special experience in Film and Video Game scoring.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Score Mixing

Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Tracked vocals, instruments, and ensembles
  • Prepared for live recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones and sound equipment.
  • Engineered recording sessions and produced musical soundtracks for artists within various genres.
  • Collaborated with producers to ensure their vision was accurately captured in the mix.
  • Work as an assistant to score mixers doing mix prep, session setup, runner tasks, and any other tasks that may be necessary

Studio Intern

Gold Diggers Recording Studio
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Greeted visitors and answered phone calls in a professional manner.
  • Assisted with setup of recording sessions, including setting up microphones, cables, computers, amplifiers.
  • Contributed to smooth office operations by maintaining files, coordinating deliveries, answering telephone calls, and responding to inquiries

Intern

Viral Music
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed social media presence and online engagement while working alongside composer Sebastian Kauderer to develop cues and music for sync licensing libraries
  • Developed and pitched new music and ideas for clients, landed over ten promotions.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines.
  • Composed original music using various instruments and software programs.
  • Worked in sync music and music catalogues

GrammyU Representative - Atlanta

Recording Academy
Atlanta, GA
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Assisted in the development of marketing strategies and social media
  • Worked with other staff to curate experiences and events for chapter members
  • Participated in Grammy Week
  • Successfully partnered with GSU student body to create music opportunities. Some events include Panther Talent, MTM Standard (student lead music distribution and sync house), and Album88 Artist Showcase
  • Curated playlists and organized events and mixers for new artists

Media Composer

Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - Current
  • Compose music for films, animations, games, and web series. Titles include contests, GSU College of Film, Theatre, and Media, LAFF, Hyundai, Steam, SCADFF. Experience working with production crew.
  • Collaborated with directors, producers, editors, and sound designers to create an appropriate soundtrack.
  • Recorded music in studio with live musicians.
  • Mixed and mastered film scores for post production.
  • Coordinated with other composers on collaborative projects involving multiple soundtracks.

Private Music Instructor

Torrance Arts Academy
Torrance, CA
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided students with feedback on their progress, and encouraged them to practice regularly.
  • Taught music theory, technique, ear training, sight singing and performance skills to students of all ages.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans designed to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Worked with students aged 5 to 16

Composer and Musician

Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - Current
  • Successfully collaborated with multiple artists as a lead guitarist. Implemented effective strategies for promoting and marketing their music and brand. Demonstrated skills through performances, music festivals, House Band positions, and studio tracking.
  • Wrote for multiple ensembles including Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Wind and Symphonic Orchestra, Jazz Ensembles, Choir, and Percussion Ensembles. My compositions have been performed by various groups such as GSU Marching Band, GSU Jazz Band, GSU Symphonic Winds, UN Orchestra, and TJO Jazz Band.
  • Performed as an Alto singer in large choirs, Choral Union and University Singers
  • Composed music for multiple games, including Lake Minnewaska, Taurus Rising, Egregore, and Dandelion Wine available on Steam. Also served as Audio Lead and gained expertise in Wwise.

Education

Master's of Music - Screen Scoring

University of Southern California
05-2024

Bachelor's of Music - Music Technology And Jazz Studies

Georgia State University
05-2022

Skills

Pro Tools

Logic

Ableton

Cubase

Attention to detail

fast learner

take direction

Organization

Google suite

Microsoft office

music editing

score prep

music supervision

CueDB

Mixing

mastering

recording

signal flow

analog gear

Affiliations

  • GrammyU Mentee
  • Recording Studio Assistant at Frost School of Music - familiar with analog gear, recording and mic setup, mixing and mastering
  • SCAD Film Festival
  • Silver Lake Shorts
  • USC Cinematic Arts First Look

Accomplishments

  • 2024 National Sawdust Hildegard Commission
  • "Sweeping Cities” orchestra premiere by the UN Orchestra in NYC, March 2024
  • Winner of songwriting and free mix from producer and songwriter Chris Loco, January 2024
  • USC Screen Scoring Diversity Scholarship - Bleeding Fingers x Sony Music Publishing Scholar, August 2023
  • 1st Place GSU Wind Band Composition Competition, May 2020
  • YoungArts National Competition Winner 2018 - Jazz Composition

Websites

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipGig Work

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Timeline

Private Music Instructor

Torrance Arts Academy
09.2024 - Current

Studio Intern

Gold Diggers Recording Studio
09.2023 - 05.2024

Intern

Viral Music
06.2023 - 05.2024

Score Mixing

Freelance
01.2022 - Current

GrammyU Representative - Atlanta

Recording Academy
09.2019 - 05.2021

Media Composer

Freelance
01.2018 - Current

Composer and Musician

Freelance
01.2018 - Current

Master's of Music - Screen Scoring

University of Southern California

Bachelor's of Music - Music Technology And Jazz Studies

Georgia State University

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