Santi Castro
@santicastro
I am an experienced recording engineer and music producer delivering polished mixes and coaching artists to reach long-term goals.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a recording engineer and music producer with nearly a decade of hands-on studio experience, currently producing, mixing, mastering, and performing at Mahari Kiran Studio. I perform as a session male vocalist and electric guitarist while writing and toplining songs for client projects.
My background includes assistant engineering roles where I comped vocals, organized sessions, edited and quantized tracks, and maintained strong client communication. I also have live-sound and venue experience, working with owners to promote events and booking talent.
I bring leadership, bilingual communication in Spanish and English, marketing and basic accounting skills, and a client-focused coaching approach to help artists reach long-term goals and deliver professional, release-ready recordings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Recording Engineer & Producer
Mahari Kiran Studio
Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 10 months)
Produced, mixed and mastered sessions, performed as session vocalist and guitarist, and coordinated bookings and marketing to drive repeat business.
Busser / Runner / Cashier
Tocaya Organica
Nov 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Carried food, maintained expo and bussing duties, processed orders and assisted closing/opening checks to ensure smooth front-of-house operations.
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (2 months)
Supervised back-of-house staff, managed critical inventory and assisted store manager with closings to maintain food safety and operational efficiency.
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018 (2 months)
Performed food preparation and back-of-house duties, managed closing tasks and supported daily customer service operations.
Assistant Recording Engineer
Virginia Moonwalker Recording Studio
Aug 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 9 months)
Assisted lead engineer with mixing, vocal comping, editing and mic setup, improving session efficiency and client satisfaction.
Server
Smith’s Row Food & Spirits
Aug 2017 - Jan 2018 (5 months)
Provided fine-dining table service under high pressure, developed regular client relationships and ensured compliance with liquor procedures.
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
May 2016 - Aug 2016 (3 months)
Worked as back-of-house crew handling food prep, closing and dishwashing to support kitchen operations.
Studio Runner
Montrose Recording Studio
Mar 2016 - Aug 2016 (5 months)
Supported engineers by micing drums, setting up microphones, managing cables and maintaining studio readiness to enable timely sessions.
Sales Associate
Footlocker Inc.
Assisted customers with sneaker and apparel sales, managed backroom stock and processed POS transactions to support retail operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saint Christopher’s High School
High School Diploma, High School
Graduated from Saint Christopher’s High School.
Availability
Location
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