About Brandon
Recording and mixing engineer. Studio and live sound.
Profile
Brandon "Trappa Da Engineer" Goodwin is a recording and mixing engineer based in Los Angeles, with hands-on experience in recording, editing, mixing, mastering, live sound and post-production.
He specializes in clean, modern vocal recordings, two-track mastering, custom vocal chains and session-ready templates. Artists book him for his attention to detail, clear communication, and a comfortable room to work in. His mixes focus on balance, clarity and impact, keep the artist's original vision, and translate across speakers, headphones and streaming platforms.
Certifications
Industry-standard credentials for studio and live audio.
Certified Pro Tools Specialist
The industry-standard recording and mixing software, used in professional studios worldwide.
Dante Levels 1, 2 & 3
All three levels of Dante audio-over-network certification, for live venues and multi-room studios.
Auto‑Tune Pro
Certified in Auto-Tune Pro for natural vocal tuning and effect work.
Audio Engineering Certificate
Formal audio engineering training, completed 2022.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Audio Production
2026Los Angeles Film School. Advanced coursework in studio recording, mixing, mastering, audio for media, post-production, sequencing and synthesis, and live sound.
Audio Engineering Certificate
20221500 Sound Academy
Experience
Audio Engineer / Sound Production
2024VMB6. Ran front-of-house audio on a Tascam 24 mixer for a recorded martial arts event broadcast on YouTube.
Audio Engineer / Sound Manager
2022–2026Los Angeles Film School. Studio, media and production projects in Pro Tools, on large-format consoles and in live production.
Audio Engineer
2022Heat Dance LA. Recorded live classes and voiceovers, handled post-production editing, and managed studio bookings.
Skills
Studio recording
- Audio recording and editing
- Analog studio recording
- Vocal and voiceover production
- Sound checks and system setup
- Studio booking coordination
Mixing & post
- Mixing and mastering
- Signal processing and effects
- Audio post-production
- Audio for media
- Sequencing and synthesis
Live sound
- Live sound and FOH
- Large-format consoles
- Dante audio networking
- Show and event production
Tools & theory
- Advanced Pro Tools
- Logic Pro
- Auto-Tune Pro
- Music theory
Résumé
Full résumé with coursework and certifications.