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Benjamin GoodmanAudio Engineer & Musician

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Benjamin Goodman

Audio Engineer & Musician · benjamingoodman90034@gmail.com

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Education

Wesleyan University

May 2026

Middletown, CT

Bachelor of Arts · Major: Neuroscience & Behavior · Minor: Religion

GPA: 3.79 / 4.00 · 2x Dean's List Recipient

Studio Experience

Musician / Producer · Freelance

April 2018 – Present
  • Write, record, produce, and release 100+ songs on all streaming platforms, totaling 100k+ streams on Spotify alone.
  • Manage all song royalty collection streams, including registration with a performing rights organization and registration of individual compositions with publishing and neighboring rights administrators.
  • Musical proficiencies include drums, bass, guitar, and percussion.
  • Production skills include recording engineering, production, mixing, and mastering.

Head Engineer · Red Feather Recording Studio

May 2025 – May 2026

Wesleyan University, CT

  • Led Wesleyan's free, student-run recording studio in all aspects, including planning financial goals, communicating with school administration, and being on call for studio users.
  • Regularly organized the studio space to ensure all equipment was functioning optimally.
  • Created a new volunteer program allowing students aspiring to become recording engineers to gain experience as Red Feather staff engineers.
  • Designed training materials and led biweekly trainings for new studio members and staff engineers.

Financial Manager · Red Feather Recording Studio

March 2024 – May 2025

Wesleyan University, CT

  • Created budget requests to secure funding for the studio's needs.
  • Conducted research to determine the best equipment purchases for the studio's needs.
  • Filed paperwork and attended all necessary meetings to ensure the studio remained an active and registered entity.
  • Resolved technical and audio issues for engineers using the studio.

Live Experience

Sound Engineer · Freelance

January 2021 – Present
  • Engineer sound for live music performances, working with touring artists Wednesday, Frost Children, Malcolm Todd, Laundry Day, Nourished By Time, Frat Mouse, Winter, Pinc Louds, RealYungPhil, Daffo, Sword II, and Fat, Evil Children.
  • Work at well-known professional music venues including The Troubadour, El Cid, and The Smell.
  • Organize, troubleshoot, and operate DIY audio setups at dozens of unconventional venues.

Equipment Manager · Wesleyan Sound Co-op

April 2025 – May 2026

Wesleyan University, CT

  • Designed and led the equipment training curriculum for 50+ sound engineers, leading 20+ training sessions per semester.
  • Organized and was responsible for the maintenance of $100k+ worth of sound equipment.
  • Mentored experienced engineers in advanced sound mixing and engineering techniques.
  • On call during all shifts to resolve technical issues, traveling to events in person to assist when necessary.
  • Collaborated weekly with other managers to create budget requests, hire new employees, allocate equipment, and plan the future of the organization.
  • Led monthly staff meetings to share new relevant developments and policies.

Sound Engineer · Wesleyan Sound Co-op

March 2023 – May 2026

Wesleyan University, CT

  • Engineered sound for prerecorded and live music performances.
  • Communicated with talent and management, cross-referencing technical riders to optimize setup for performer needs.
  • Oversaw operation, setup, cleanup, and safe transportation of sound equipment to and from venues.
  • Troubleshot audio issues to ensure a high-quality performance.

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