Rob Harkness - Avid

Rob Harkness is a producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist with over twenty years of experience in the music industry. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Rob relocated to Los Angeles where he ran a successful recording studio. His work as a producer culminated in doing artist development for Sony/ATV, Kobalt Music, and RBC Records. Rob is an Associate Professor at both Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music in Los Angeles and SAE Institute in New York City, teaching various courses on music production and engineering.

RICH CRESCENTI - MELODYNE

Rich Crescenti is a freelance engineer, producer, educator, and drummer working out of several studios in NYC. Rich has played music for over 30 years, made recordings for over 20 years, and has over 10,000 actual teaching hours. Whether behind the glass or behind the kit, Rich helps bands make unique music and recordings.

Taiwan "Mr. Fingaz" Green - Acon Digital

Mr. Fingaz boasts an impressive music production record, with hits such as "Holla Holla" by Ja Rule, as well as other songs like "From My Hood to Your Hood," "Angel," and "Pov City Anthem." Proficient in various instruments, he has contributed to tracks by Jay Z, Mariah Carey, and others. He imparts his expertise as an educator, teaching music production to urban youth, all while accumulating RIAA awards and showcasing innovations at conventions. His talents also extend to live performances, including playing for Taio Cruz. Taiwan "Mr. Fingaz" Green's journey from a gifted pianist to an award-winning producer and mentor underscores his steadfast dedication to music, cementing his industry legacy.

Noel Jasso - Baby Audio

Noel Jasso is a Grammy-Nominated session drummer and composer from Los Angeles, California. He has toured and recorded for artists worldwide and has had his music placed on television shows, video games, and films. Noel is also a Co-Founder of Hey Pete Productions, an NYC-based production company specializing in Music Composition, Sound Design, & Audio Post Production.

Sam Ventura - NUGEN Audio

Sam Ventura is a Juno-Nominated Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Guitarist, and Composer that has toured nationally as a Guitarist and Music Director. Sam is also a Co-Founder of Hey Pete Productions, a NYC-based production company specializing in Music Composition, Sound Design, & Audio Post Production.

Omari Trinity - D16 GROUP

Omari Mtima is a multi-instrumental music producer, songwriter, and engineer from New York City. Omari grew up in a musical household his entire life, which has honed his expertise in sound and selecting the appropriate tools for each project. During his time in middle school, Omari played the snare drum, and upon entering high school, he mastered the entire drum set. As a result, his proficiency in drum programming shines when working with digital audio workstations (DAWs). Omari commenced his journey with music software at the tender age of 8; his initial choice was FL Studio. Over time, Omari developed a deep affinity for the piano. Although drums initially captivated him, he delved into classical and jazz piano studies.

Bill Collins - GPU Audio

Bill Collins is a Chicago-based music producer, educator and product specialist for GPU Audio who has been actively performing and producing music for over 20 years. His music can be heard on several major television networks and is published by Sony/ATV and Universal Music Publishing Group. Bill is also the Editor for The Pro Audio Files, and served as Course Director for the Los Angeles Film School from 2010-2017.

Nick Gallick - FabFilter

Nick Gallick has always possessed a deep connection with both music and sound. He has cultivated a range of skills and experience in many fields of audio including songwriting, music production, film, and post-production. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Audio Recording & Business Management from Five Towns College, he began working in various studios on Long Island, NY. He’s currently an audio instructor at SAE Institute NYC, a freelance engineer, and a guitar teacher.

DERRICK FLOYD - IK MULTIMEDIA

Artist, Musician, Songwriter, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, are just a few of the words that describe Derrick Floyd. By day, he is the National Sales and Product Specialist Manager for the ground breaking music technology company, IK Multimedia who is one of the leaders in making professional software tools for musicians, producers and engineers all over the world. Also being the pioneers of mobile recording revolution with the invention of the iRig family of portable recording products has given Derrick a front roll seat at the helm of the constant evolving world of creative music technology products.

Adisa Mtima - FL Studio

In the 90s, Adisa Mtima's musical journey started with a Roland R-8 drum machine, an Atari 1040 STE with EditTrack software, a Yamaha sequencer, and an SMPTE Box for Tascam Portastudio syncing. In the early 2000s, he embraced Cakewalk Pro Audio 5 and early FL Studio, then known as Fruity Loops, with MIDI functionality. Adisa completed an audio program at DMX Touro College. Notably, he taught audio at Riker's Island jail, introducing students to Cakewalk Sonar and FL Studio, also using ADAT for Teen Talk Radio on Channel 25 NYC. Adisa also taught Korean students through an online sequencing program during a Taste Of College program.

Holly Rybnick - McDSP

Holly Rybnick is an Audio Engineer based out of New York City. Currently, she works with Gibson Entertainment Services but can also be found as an engineer at The Irish Arts Center and The Knitting Factory. Holly recently moved back to the East Coast from Los Angeles, where she was an audio engineer at a few concert venues. As a graduate of Ithaca College and a born and raised East Coast girl, she is very happy to be back in New York. When she is not working, Holly loves to spend her time on Long Island Sound on the boat with her family and her dog.

Richard Gaspard - PRESONUS

Richard Gaspard, product specialist at PreSonus Audio Electronics, is a multi-talented professional. He's a bassist, singer, producer, arranger, voice artist, and Grammy-nominated recording engineer. His extensive career includes mixing over three thousand live and pre-taped TV broadcasts, as well as short films, radio, TV, and internet commercials, and numerous music recording projects. A native of Southwest Louisiana, Richard graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1994 with a degree in contemporary music media. He resides in Baton Rouge, LA with his wife, and together, they form the duo Highs and Lows Music, showcasing their musical talents HERE.

Luis Tineo - PSPaudioware

Luis Tineo also known as Sabor (pronounced/ Saab-or) is an american music producer, music & film mix engineer & DJ. Studied in NYC at Center for the Media Arts and best known for his extensive work catalog as a sound engineer at some of the top recording studios in the NY area like the legendary hip-hop studio D&D & Chung King with credits that are considered to be iconic projects in the Hip-Hop and Dance music genres.

Troy Valentine - Sound Theory

Troy Valentine immersed himself in music as a child, mastering theory, rhythm, and timeless melodies. Learning from blended recordings, he grasped balanced mixes. A skilled keyboardist, he excelled in arrangement and sound craft. In NYC, he witnessed tape wizardry, analog consoles, EQ, and reverb artistry. Using a Mac with Opcode Vision, he controlled MIDI keyboards, synths, and drum machines synced to an 8-track Tascam. After recording, he perfected mix artistry, transferring tracks for final touches on DAT and cassettes. Transitioning to FL Studio and PreSonus Studio One, Troy now thrives as a beatmaker, using plugins to replicate studio hardware. Maturing in mastering, he integrates years of mixing wisdom into his sonic journey.

Andrew Bostwick - SONARWORKS

Andrew Bostwick is an audio engineer based in New York City. He began his career in audio as a singer-songwriter, self-learning music production, before enrolling in SAE Institute of Technology in New York. He followed those studies up by enrolling in Berklee College of Music, pursuing a degree in Songwriting and Music Production. He currently works as a studio technician for SAE in New York, a podcast editor, and as a live sound engineer with The Bowery Presents.

Wilkis Figuereo - SONIBLE

Wilkis Figuereo is a CEO, Entrepreneur, Producer and Engineer with over 20 years experience. He is the owner of Itec Audio Studios in New Jersey, one of the premier Avid Authorized training centers in the North East United States. Wilkis also serves as an Educational Consultant for Music Production programs across the nation and a partner of NYU’s Hip Hop Education Center.

FRANK SLATER - SONNOX

Frank Slater has been working in audio for over 20 years and lives in Union Beach, NJ. He is a long time music education teacher and has teaching certifications in Pro Tools and Sonnox. He is currently working on a book with Frank Cook for the new Pro Tools Artist software as part of the Avid Learning Academy.

EZRA OUELLETTE - SOUNDTOYS

Ezra Ouellette is a musician, artist, and Senior Support Technician at Soundtoys, Inc. He joined Soundtoys in March 2019 and works in the Burlington, VT headquarters. Outside of work, Ezra is a self-taught music enthusiast, creating electronic tunes on his laptop and hardware synths. Soundtoys plug-ins are a constant in his music projects. Besides music, he values time with loved ones and his cats, Roland and Casio. Recently relocating to Brooklyn, he's enjoying its diverse restaurant scene. While EchoBoy used to be his favorite Soundtoys plug-in, the release of SuperPlate has now made it his top choice.