JZ Sound Design

I have experience mixing for bands with a traditional setup (ie drums, guitar, bass, keys and vocals) but I'm very flexible to accommodate a variety of configurations.

I do have a limited amount of my own equipment available, but I have used a variety of other equipment and mixers (passive and active speakers, analogue and digital mixers from a variety of manufacturers). I'd be more than comfortable operating any additional equipment you have such as mics, mixers, PA speakers & amps, etc... so you can focus on your performance.

If you have any questions or are interested in hiring me, feel free to call, text, or email me. If you would like to rent any of my sound equipment for your event, we can talk about any additional fees. Fees are negotiable on a case-by-case basis. This fee covers travel, the use of all of my equipment (when applicable), my time, and a full multitrack recording that I will deliver to you on a flash drive post-show if you desire. Please let me know ahead of time if you would like a recording so I can get a flash drive (no extra charge).

Depending on the venue, house and/or monitor sound equipment & speakers may or may not be available. I will check with the venue ahead of time and see about the equipment situation. I will use what I own if necessary, and if any additional equipment is needed I am happy to come up with a quote for rentals from a few local sound companies.

I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis , and I hail from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. In my free time, I love to design sound for theater and be involved with a variety of audio related projects. I started in sound 18 years ago before high school volunteering at my church, and I was hooked immediately. I continued with it in high school. At Washington University, I have filled mostly a design role for shows, and as a result I have grown significantly in my ability to craft great sound designs, as well as hone my skills in engineering and mixing musicals and other shows / events. I was the sound engineer and production manager at City Winery St. Louis for 2 years where I set up and mixed sound for hundreds of artists - most notably John Oates and Chrisette Michele. At present, I am the Sound Director and Resident Sound Designer at PCPA Pacific Conservatory Theatre in Santa Maria.

My philosophy of sound design always centers around the telling of the story on stage. Of course, each show varies wildly in this regard, and so too does the needs of its soundscape. I believe that sound should avoid being the focus, while at the same time always being present in some way, shape or form - even in the form of silence. Sound can be a powerful tool to emphasize certain moments and captivate an audience without them even realizing it, and I strive to craft soundscapes that help bring the story to life.

Additional Experience:
I served as a freelance live sound engineer / FOH technician for small bands, musicians, theaters, and houses of worship in the greater St. Louis metro area. While at WashU in St. Louis, I designed sound for the Performing Arts Department working in both the A.E. Hotchner studio and Edison Theatre spaces. I have also worked with All Student Theatre, and Thyrsus student theater groups as a sound designer and audio consultant.

Professional sound design, engineering, and audio consulting credits come from my work at TLT Productions, The St. Louis Black Rep, GCPA, KTG, Next Generation Theatre Company, Missouri Baptist University, Dayspring, Chaminade, COCA, and PCPA.

Venue Requirements:
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+ Either dedicated FOH position or space for a FOH position with adequate power close by, sight line to the stage and fair coverage of PA speakers, and a table / surface for the mixer.
+ 1 15 Amp circuit for FOH equipment (ideally isolated from any other equipment such as lights, musical instruments/amps, coffee makers, refrigerators, etc)
+ 2 15 Amp circuit for powered speakers (if portable), N/A if established house system.