This project was about bringing a scene to life through sound. I set up a Pro Tools session with an imported video, organized the timeline, and planned out every sound that would be needed, from dialog and foley to backgrounds and music. Building the session this way helped me think intentionally about how each sound supports the story rather than treating audio as an afterthought.
As the project progressed, I recorded and edited remaining dialog and foley, filled in missing sound elements, and focused on cleaning and shaping the audio so everything felt natural and connected. The final mix was created using clip gain, faders, and automation, with careful attention to balance and detail. This project strengthened my understanding of post-production workflow and showed me how much thoughtful sound design and mixing can impact the emotional feel of a scene.
Created in Ableton Live, A Quiet Goodbye explores custom synth design through an original composition in E minor. I designed the pad, bass, and lead sounds using Wavetable, combining soft, lingering textures with a deep bass foundation and a textured lead. Chord inversions and smooth voice leading connect the harmony, while changing drum patterns and short fills shape the energy before a quiet ending.
A month-long student project combining original trailer music with sound effects and audio post-production in Logic Pro. I developed musical themes, mapped cue points, shaped tempo changes, and completed the sound editing, mixing, and automation using supplied animation and narration.
An original rescore of Woody’s restoration scene from Toy Story 2, combining orchestral instruments with subtle synth textures. Created in Logic Pro, the project showcases composition to picture, musical storytelling, mixing, and mastering.
This project is my debut album and an ongoing creative journey centered around growth, healing, and transformation. Each track is built with intention, using music as a way to process experience and move toward something brighter. Rather than rushing the process, I’ve focused on letting the project evolve naturally as both my skills and artistic voice develop.
Throughout this album, I am responsible for songwriting, production, session organization, and refining mixes over time. Working on a full-length project has helped me strengthen patience, consistency, and long-term creative focus. Phoenix Rising continues to grow alongside me, reflecting both where I’ve been and where I’m going.