Tristan Vappi
Bolingbrook,Illinois
Summary
Hardworking audio engineer eager to apply audio recording and production talents to a new project. Comfortable running sessions in a variety of recording contexts, as well as years of experience composing, performing, and producing music in a wide variety of style. Efficiently manages time according to the scale and budget of a project, and excels at communicating and collaborating to produce high-quality results. Professional, versatile, and knowledgeable in sound physics and acoustics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Recording Engineer Intern
Tonegood Studios
Urbana, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
- Recorded musical performances in studio settings, utilizing microphones and other recording equipment.
- Collaborated with producers and artists to make creative decisions regarding their projects during production sessions.
- Troubleshot issues with sound equipment during recording sessions.
- Set up for recording sessions through choosing appropriate microphones.
Campus Culture Podcast
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, Illinois
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Participated in the setup of microphones and other audio equipment prior to recording sessions.
- Monitored levels and ensured quality recordings were produced from recording sessions.
- Remained composed, polished and highly productive, even during moments of extreme stress to achieve optimal results.
- Conferred with technical directors and crew members to discuss the details of production.
Shadowing at Stankonia Studios
BoomBoom Room Productions
Atlanta, GA
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Observed regular studio operations over the course of two 10-hour recording sessions, featuring multiple artists.
- Acquired insights into various aspects of studio recording from Grammy Award-winning session engineer Renegade El Rey.
- Gained experience in digital content production, networking, and maintaining a social media presence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2025
Skills
- Experience using Pro Tools and Ableton
- Proficient in FL Studio
- Experience writing for instrumental and choral ensembles, as well as a firm grasp of orchestration concepts
- Firm grasp of music theory concepts
- 9 years of songwriting and production experience in a variety of styles
- Experience playing electric bass, drums, piano, oboe, and voice in both recordings and live performances in a variety of styles
- JPLT N3
Languages
Japanese
Limited
Affiliations
- Botany
- Frequent reader
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recording Engineer Intern
Tonegood Studios
05.2025 - Current
Shadowing at Stankonia Studios
BoomBoom Room Productions
03.2023 - 03.2023
Campus Culture Podcast
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
01.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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