Composer/Sound Designer

Adam Grabowski

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SKILLS

Software proficiency with Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performer, Wavelab, Final Cut, and Microsoft Office in both Mac and

PC systems; music composition, arrangement, and production in all styles employing MIDI sequencing and live

musicians; sound design, Foley performance, and sound effects field recording; mastery of digital audio processing,

editing, and file management; electronics construction, troubleshooting, and maintenance; leading, collaborating, and

communicating with professional technical teams in addition to technical lay-people; and avid gamer through developing,

play testing, and recreational enjoyment.

AUDIO EXPERIENCE

The Detroit Chop Shop (World’s Largest Producer of Sound Effects), May-August 2011, (1000+ Hours)

- Sound effects and dialog recording and editing

- Sound design and video editing

- Foley Artist

- Audio equipment repair and troubleshooting

- Interfacing with businesses to obtain field recording locations

Production Assistant, Indiana University Recording Arts Department, August 2011-Present (900+ Hours)

- Recording and sound reinforcement for operas, ballets, orchestras, jazz bands, choirs, chamber ensembles and

soloists

- Head engineer for Jacob’s School of Music productions including: “Sour Angelica/ Gianni Schicchi” (Opera),

Chamber Orchestra, New Music Ensemble, University Singers, and Symphonic Band

- Quality assurance of other students’ recordings, metadata, and file management for archival and commercial use

- Training underclassmen students in recording techniques along with proper equipment use

Teaching Assistant, Indiana University Recording Arts Department, August-December 2011

- Teaching lab section of Intro to Personal Recording course

- Course topics include: recording, editing, and mixing techniques, digital audio theory, acoustics, and basic audio

equipment electronics and use

MUSIC AND SOUND DESIGN

- Wrote and produced music for video games on multiple platforms, including: “ Doppelgänger” (iPhone), “Rip

Through Time” (PC and Web Browser), “Two Dark” (PC), “Two Guys in a Sewer” (PC), and “Carry-On Chaos” (iPhone)

- Recording, editing, mixing, and producing for albums in various styles, including: “Play Rhythms With Random

Pitch” (Jazz/Rock), “Enter the Chamber” (Classical), “E.at P.aint” (Jazz/Rock) “405 Sessions” (Rock), and “Waken”

(Latin American)

- Music composition and post-production for short films, including: “Red Balloon” (2013) “Alona” (2012),

“Blackout” (2011), and “Election Day” (2010), along with musical sound effect creation for “Secrets” (2011), “ First Place

Thriller” in the Metro Detroit Screen Actor's Guild 48 Hour Film Competition

- Guitar and saxophone lessons for 7 students throughout 2007-2011

EDUCATION

Indiana University’s Jacob’s School of Music - Bloomington, IN

Bachelor’s of Science in Recording Arts Technology, Concentration: Telecommunications, Minor: Music Composition

GPA 3.9/4.0 (May 2013)

HONORS AND AWARDS

Hutton Honors College, 2009-Present

Barbara and David Jacob’s Scholarship Recipient (Full Tuition), 2009-Present

IU Distinction Scholarship Recipient, 2009-Present

Founder’s Scholar, 2009-Present

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