Music is my prime passion. I'm a highly creative individual, dedicating most of my time and effort to developing audio projects. I'm a multi-instrumentalist, focusing mainly on drums and percussion, but I also excel as a vocalist, composer, record producer, recording engineer, foley artist, entrepreneur, co-owner of an independent record label, recording artist, songwriter, professional independent broker/trader, as well as providing at times simultaneously.
As a gifted producer for WuLi Records, a label I've co-owned since 2004, I provide comprehensive artist development services to emerging talents. This includes music production, editing, recording, mixing, mastering, touring arrangements, showcasing, graphic design, video production, branding, marketing, audiobook narration, and voiceover work. Over the years, I've nurtured vital connections within both creative and business circles of the music industry.
I graduated from Berklee College of Music and The Recording Workshop Music Production Programs. Throughout my career, I've held roles as Chief Audio Engineer at numerous recording studios and production companies. I'm a member of BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, and a voting member of The Recording Academy.
My portfolio boasts hundreds of projects where I've served as producer and engineer in just about every genre. I've also co-written songs for major networks like ABC/Disney, CBS, and MTV as well as for an American Idol winner. I consider myself an audio purist, dedicated to delivering top-notch final products across all media.
With extensive knowledge of the music industry, recording engineering, and business, I've continually introduced innovative solutions wherever I go. Fueled by my originality and passion, I've consistently driven success for the organizations I've been involved with, spanning various industries.
2022 - Now: Stagehand @ IATSE
2014 - 2022: Podcast Producer/Content Creator, Partner @ 1212 Group/ERC Midwest
2012 - 2014: Chief Audio Engineer/Production Coordinator @ Rip Current TV
2011 - 2012: Chief Audio Engineer/Stage Manager @ JBTV
2005 - Now: President,Recording Engineer,Producer @ WuLi Records, WuLi Publishing, Inc.
2004 - Now: Recording Engineer,Producer,Audio Editor @ ORyan Productions | X23 Digital | Studio X23
1997 - 2011: CEO,Lead Boker @ McGuire Group
2004 - Now: Creative Reel
2005 - 2019: Master Certificate Music Production Using Pro Tools Specialist Certification-Studio Production @ Berklee College of Music
1988 - 1989: Advanced Recording Engineering & Music Production Studio Maintenance and Troubleshooting @ The Recording Workshop
1884 - 1986: Under Graduate @ Illinois Wesleyan University