Michael Chunusoff
aka Mike Dextro
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Portfolio
Summary
Experienced audio mixer, composer, and producer with over 20 years of expertise in music production, assessing and applying music theory and sound principles to finalize artists' projects. A former professional DJ, I am raised a Ukrainian New Yorker, an heir of two classically trained musicians. Looking to take on big projects and deadlines in fast-paced settings, using advanced concepts and technologies, and to widen my abilities for a more mainstream audience.
Core Competencies
Expert with Ableton Live Suite,
comfortable around most major digital
audio workstations and effect processors
Recording and directing spoken and sung
vocal tracks with actors and vocalists
Multi-instrumentalist in recording and
performing environments
Professional audio mixer of client’s bodies
of work
Executive Assistant in Music Industry
Owner of Estrada Go Publishing, Mixing
and Recording Studio
Skills
• Mixing post production and recorded
music
• PC and Mac literate
• Genre-Fluid or specific song
composition
• Sound Designer, Dialogue and Foley
Editor
• Maintaining music quality per genre
and industry standards
• Manifesting client’s needs in music
and sound
• Synthesis and Midi programming
• Identifying key and trouble
frequencies/perfect pitch
• Adherence to balance, streaming and
broadcast loudness standards
Work History
Composer June 2023-current
The Diner Music – New York
Pivot emotions with chord modulations, arrange modal sequences, finalize orchestral movements Deliver alternate time and key versions, underscores, vocal versions, and stinger versions of two minute compositions
Tech/Sales
Soundhouse Audio Visual Services - Williamsburg June 2022-current Position microphones for optimal capturing, set up equipment for live events Re-sell pre-rented equipment online and to other event businesses Design instructions on equipment usage for clients and techs Manager/Music Contact
The Woods, The Breakers – Williamsburg 2017-2022
Developed higher quality service and Standard Operating Procedures Solved logistical, sound, and technical issues, maintained draft lines, reservations Acted as point of contact for musicians, hosts, performers and DJs Compiled playlists for various moods that fit the venue leading up to the night’s event DJ
NYC, Europe 2001-2018
10 years resident DJ in New York City: Pianos, The Back Room, The Woods Zebra Katz North American and European Tours 2013-2015 Composer/Producer/Recording Engineer/Mixer
Estrada Go Studio – Williamsburg 2012-current
Recording, Mixing and Mastering services for recording artist clientelé Client Work
D.A.R.K - “Science Agrees” (2016) – Programming Credit 2012-2016 Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries), Andy Rourke (The Smiths), and Ole Koretsky Ghost Producer
DJ Cover This - Executive Music Group - Universal Records 2008-2009 Produced sound-alike cover tunes of top-40 hits for distribution as karaoke songs and ringtones, available on all streaming platforms
Assistant to CFO
Rawkus Records – Greenwich Village 2008-2009
Contributed a more efficient bookkeeping and ledger system Prepared statements and reports for litigation, sales, and collection Supported CFO of Mushroom Music Group with personal and administrative duties References Available Upon Request