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Josh Loar

Josh Loar

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Audio Fields:

  • Recording Industry - Music Recording/Mix Studio
  • Recording Industry - Home/Project Studio
  • Recording Industry - Mastering Studio
  • Recording Industry - Post Production
  • Recording Industry - Film/Video Sound
  • Live Sound - Concert Sound
  • Live Sound - Public Address
  • Acoustics, Psychoacoustics, Hearing - Architectural Acoustics
  • Educational Institutions - Educator
  • Other: AV Systems Designer/Consultant

Job Duties:

  • Consultant
  • A/V Computer Designer
  • Acoustic Consultant
  • Author/Journalist/Technical Writer
  • Composer
  • Designer
  • Editor
  • Educator
  • Engineer
  • Mixer
  • Musician/Talent
  • Producer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Sound Designer
  • Systems Designer
  • Technical Director
  • Other: Architecture

About

I am a sound designer, engineer, music producer, and multimedia artist. I have designed sound systems for theme parks, concerts, theaters, and more, and I have a book—"The Sound System Design Primer" coming from Focal Press in 2019.

I am available for freelance work in addition to my work as an educator.

Non-AES Awards & Award Nominations

SAE Institute NYC - Outstanding Achievement in Live Sound 2013

Education Background

UCLA—BA, Theater (2001)
SAE Institute NYC--Degree, Audio Production (2007, graduated top of class)

Employment History

Professor of Practice—Michigan Technological University (2013-present)

AVC Designer—The Producers Group (freelance, 2013-present)

AVC Engineer—Technical Multimedia Design, Inc (2012-2013)

AV Designer—WSDG (2012-2015, freelance)

Sound Supervisor, Lecturer—Yale Repertory Theater, Yale School of Drama (2009-2012)

Head Engineer, Production Manager, Technical Director—Le Poisson Rouge NYC (2007-2009)

Head Engineer, Technical Manager—Carroll Music, NYC (2006-2007)

President, CEO, Chief Engineer—Electric Lights Music (2004-present)

Head Engineer, Technical Director, Lighting Director—Galapagos Art Space, NYC (2005-2006)

Related Experience

Acoustic modeling, system design, content design, multi-instrumentalist/composer, FOH engineer, recording/mixing/mastering engineer, etc.

If it's a sound job, I've probably done it!

Why Am I An AES Member?

To keep up on the latest technologies and techniques, and to network with my colleagues.


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