Who is Lily?
I am an audio engineer with five years of experience. Based in the DMV area, I have experience working with Jazz, Afro-Jazz, Rap, Rock and R&B artists and bands. I specialize in the capture of natural sound and the design of acoustically optimized spaces.
My passion for this field stems from a desire to unite people and share a profound love for music.
My Background
Education
- Omega Recoding Studios School of Applied Arts and Sciences
Audio Engineering degree
Work Experience
- Freelance Audio Engineer and Studio Designer, 2022-present
- Live Sound Engineer at art festivals around the DMV, 2019-2022
- Executive Assistant for Tan Choudhury, 2017-2019
My Work
Cable soldering work for a studio’s technical design
Mixing and mastering anything from rap to jazz
Sound diffusion installation for a studio’s acoustic design
“Listening is not the same as hearing. Listening is an active process, not a passive one, and becoming a competent musical listener requires curiosity, effort, and love.
But it requires understanding and embracing your unique identity as a listener, too.”
-Susan Rogers
More of My Work
Designed Shuan Cole’s album cover art for the album “Turn”
Mixing the DMV’s Big Band song no. 1
Coach and 6 written by Bobby Shew
Mixing the DMV’s Big Band song no. 2 Sippin’ Starshine written by Daniel Ross
Click the black circles to listen!
An academic highlight working on the NEVE VR-60 console
A Wide Variety of Services
- Recording Engineering: Capturing high-quality audio in studios or on location for music, film, podcasts, etc.
- Mixing: Balancing and blending audio tracks for a cohesive final product.
- Mastering: Finalizing audio tracks for distribution with consistent clarity.
- Audio Post-Production: Editing, mixing, and mastering audio for film, TV, and radio.
- Acoustic Consultation: Designing and optimizing acoustically treated spaces.
- Sound System Design and Installation: Planning and installing sound systems for various environments.
- Album Cover Art: Creating custom artwork for singles, EPs, or albums.
Reach Out to Me
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2lilankalia17@gmail.com