Kwesi Lee
Derwood,MD
Summary
Thorough and artistic Studio Engineer with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in audio engineering and music production. 1 of 48 Graduates of the 2020 class at the Lillehammer Institute of Music Production and Industries in Norway. Focused on paying attention to client needs and providing fast and high-quality mixing and mastering. Experienced in working in high pressure environments with extremely quick turnarounds and tight deadlines. Proficient in working with analog recording equipment and proficient with multiple DAWs, but primarily with Logic Pro X and Pro Tools.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Engineer
National Public Radio, NPR
Washington, DC
07.2021 - Current
- Technical Director for Weekend All Things Considered from Dec 2022-Dec 2023; ensuring the quality of one of our flagship News Magazines, operating the console during live shows, and interacting with guests and talent for live and pre recorded interviews.
- Set up and live mixing of special events such as Tiny Desk Concerts and Studio One programs.
- Tech Coordination and Board Operation for multiple Special Coverage Broadcasts.
- Assisting correspondents with troubleshooting audio problems, mixing/restoring audio before air, routing of IP codecs to and from NPR studios, member stations, and other studios around the world.
- Mixing and Mastering of various NPR podcasts.
Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Engineer
Freelance
Derwood, MD
06.2013 - Current
- Designed, built, and tuned a full service recording studio, capable of audio and video recording for solo artists and bands.
- Working with clients to set goals and visions for artistic projects.
- Using Logic Pro X to track artists, finalize song edits, and complete post-production tasks.
- Recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered tracks and minimized unwanted sounds.
- Worked closely with artists at all stages of their careers; from local songwriters to platinum recording artists.
Recording Engineer
Sleepy Hollows Studios
Herndon, VA
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Ran recording sessions with solo artists and live bands using Logic Pro and Pro Tools.
- Set up and recalled settings on large format mixing consoles.
- Recorded high fidelity audio for live video recordings.
Recording Engineer
Green House Studios
Fort Washington, MD
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepared for live recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones, mixing consoles, amplifiers, and pre-amps.
- Managed setup and tear-down of sound and music equipment before and after recordings to promote efficient workflow.
- Facilitated recording sessions with bands, singers, voice actors, and podcasts.
Instructor (Music Production/Audio Engineering)
Bach To Rock
Bethesda, MD
05.2012 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to determine desired learning outcomes, lesson schedule and additional practical matters.
- Educated students in tenants of audio engineering and production including recording techniques, mix engineering, audio restoration, post-production, and more.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Music Production, Audio Engineering
LIMPI
Lillehammer, Norway06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2016
Skills
- Recording, Mixing, Mastering, and Audio Restoration
- Podcast credits: TED Radio Hour, Indicator, Planet Money, Short Wave, Life Kit, and more
- Tiny Desk Concert Mixing
- Live and Studio Production and Recording
- Broadcast Engineering and Production
- Proficiency in Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Studio One, and more
- Set up, Use, and Maintenance of Analog, AES3, Dante, and MADI based systems
- 51 and 71 Dolby Atmos Mixing
- Audio post-production
Timeline
Audio Engineer
National Public Radio, NPR
07.2021 - Current
Recording Engineer
Sleepy Hollows Studios
01.2021 - 07.2021
Recording Engineer
Green House Studios
11.2020 - 07.2021
Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Engineer
Freelance
06.2013 - Current
Instructor (Music Production/Audio Engineering)
Bach To Rock
05.2012 - 08.2019
Advanced Diploma - Music Production, Audio Engineering
LIMPI
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Widener University
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