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Seeking full-time employment. I currently reside in Los Angeles. I am a recent graduate from CalArts with a Music Technology Major and a Digital Arts Minor. Night hours are ok. I am 22 years old; I enjoy working with people and I’m a genuine person with a positive outlook. Reliable Transportation.
Experience
Young Producers Group Music (YPG) Technology Tutor - teaching young children on the basics of music production. 2019 Academic Year
California Institute of the Arts: Work Study Program: Music Technician, Technical support, Audio Engineer - Set up and run live on campus performances. 3 Semesters starting 2019.
Hey Tanks LA: Skilled Labor: various labor and driving duties for my Dad’s water harvesting business: Hauling materials and equipment, assisting seminars and events, installation assistance: 4 Summers starting 2016
Education
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA): Orchestra / Music High
School Technology focus; Graduated 2018
California Institute for the Arts (CALARTS): Undergraduate Junior Year; Music Technology Major and Digital Arts Minor; Graduated 2020
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Languages
- English
Interview with Lucas Mathers
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: John Tejada’s Compilation Album for Touched Music: “Future Stars 2”
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Noah grossman’s EP
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not that I know of.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. We are living in a digital world.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That if we work together properly, we will get the job done.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like to make people satisfied and happy with their music.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What kind of music do you make? I can make anything I set my mind too.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Taking things personally.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What sound are you trying go for?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Keep an open mind.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Akg 414 Audient Pre Amp An Auratone Vox Amp Computer with Ableton
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My career path is to exceed my own creative expectations. I eventually want to tour and play for crowds of people. Touring has been my dream ever since I started producing nine years ago.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I would describe my style as Monk Punk
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would like to work with Kendrick Lamar because he could teach me about his approach to lyricism.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Make sure everything is sitting where you want it to be in the mix.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work with an array of different music but it usually has a hip hop backbone.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Composition in Ableton.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I try to reflect the artists vision I’m working with.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Fast paced production for a quick idea, then I proceed to layer vocals if need be. Before a track is completed I go over it multiple times, usually over 30. During that time I will add some raw elements like an instrument, synthesizer, or a percussion element.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Ableton Aura tones Audient Pre Amp Vox Amp Akg 414 (desert island) Shaker and various drums
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Rick Rubin JPEGMafia
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Produce and Mix their work. Able to produce any genre for my clients.
