The AKT
Committed to Serving You Excellence
Welcome to The AKT. My main goal is to always achieve a high level of customer satisfaction when it comes to music production, songwriting, and live performance. The main goal is to make sure you walk away with an industry-ready song.
CV
Experience & Expertise
Position
May 2023 -
Intern Engineer Bravo Ocean Studios, Atlanta, GA
Used Protools and Universal Audio to mix and edit tracks.
Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up
microphones.
Set up, maintained, and operated audio recording
equipment and switch board and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for Live Podcast shows.
Maintained and repaired sound equipment.
Setup ADR sessions for multiple movies and tv shows
Setup Podcast sessions with 1-3 camera angles
Position
June 2014 -
Live Performer | Guitarist Jayla Darden, Los Angeles, CA
Interpreted and modified music to personalize
performances.
Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by
communicating clearly with musicians.
Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
Learned new songs for performances and tour concerts.
· Performed live on Beats Radio, at The Regent Theater, at
The Basement LA
Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working
order.
Position
April 2019 - July 2019
Chief Audio Engineer Freelancer, Seattle, WA
Set up the studio
Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for
events and location recording.
Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music
compositions, and optimized songs, and albums.
Maintained and repaired sound equipment.
Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts,
and recordings.
Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
Position
February 2018 - March 2019
Audio Engineer Intern The HUB, Atlanta, GA
Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to
produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
Please accept this closing statement as an expression of my interest in your vision. After reviewing my job descriptions, it's clear that you're looking for a candidate that is extremely familiar with handling larger responsibilities and can perform them confidently when it comes to music production. I am a highly motivated and progress-focused student with a long-standing background in this industry. With a track record of initiative and dependability, I have devised strategic initiatives which I believe will prove valuable to you.
Throughout the course of my career, I have perfected my musicality and score-arranging abilities. I am a capable and consistent problem-solver skilled at prioritizing and managing projects with proficiency. As well as being very flexible, I am okay working overtime if needed.
In my previous roles, I had the privilege of working as a paid musician by the age of 15, which helped me develop and value professional skills such as conflict resolution, customer communications, customer satisfaction, and considering other people's ideas.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Services Offered
Here’s What I Provide
Live/Studio Guitarist
Satisfaction Guaranteed
This is one of my most popular services available. It’s made a big difference for many of my customers and is provided with the highest level of excellence.
Music Production
Audio Engineering
Here For You
You can trust me to supply you with the best-produced songs, as well as top-quality customer service. ANY GENRE, ANY STYLE. Equipped with the knowledge and list of co-producers who can bring it to the table and then some.
Singer-Song Writer
Film Scorer
Next Level Service
This service has been essential to success on many occasions. When it comes to all of my services, you can count on us to take care of your every need. I pride myself on my exceptional customer service and guarantee you’ll love working with our team.
About
THE AKT
DIVERSITY, ORIGINALITY AND IMAGINATION
A Detroit native, The AKT is currently based in Atlanta. The AKT is bringing back the fun, excitement, and spontaneity in music specifically live shows with a 50s-’80s vibe through eccentric electric guitar melodies and harmonies. The AKT's music has been recognized by Adidas Original and music executive and multi-platinum selling artist Pusha T. She plays a variety of instruments ranging from the bass guitar to a 12 string guitar to the cello. There’s not a string instrument she can’t play by ear. As a musical prodigy she began on the violin in 2006, she got a guitar later that same year. She continued to pursue the orchestra for 10 years throughout her years in grade school till high school, while still self-teaching herself guitar. She landed her first guitar gig on her own at the age of 14 and has been performing live since. Her purpose is to be the first African American woman ever inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame for the genre of music Rock n Roll.
CREDITS
Adidas Originals Winner 2018
Jayla Darden Guitarist
Coached by Thaddeus Dixon
Beats Radio Live Performer
The Basement LA Live Performer
Contact Me
Mon - Sun: 8am - 10pm