Varun Sharma

Varun Sharma

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  • About me

    Professional Sound Engineer, DJ/Electronic Music Producer.

  • Education

    • LAE London. (Live Audio Engineering School)

      2015 - 2015
      Live Sound Operators Diploma Live Sound Engineering Pass

      Intensive Full-Time course with hands on experience at Front of house mixing (mixing speakers directed to the audience) and monitor mixing (mixing on-stage speakers used by bands to monitor their sound). Analogue and Digital Consoles such as Soundcraft, Midas, DiGiCo, PreSonus & Yamaha.Education in Elecrical Health and Safety, PA Set Up, and Touring from Industry Professionals.

    • Alchemea School of Sound Engineering & Music Production

      2013 - 2015
      Diploma of Music Production and Sound engineering, Game Audio, Post Production Audio Merit

      Intensive full-time advanced education within the field of sound engineering, music theory, music production; digital/analog mixing consoles, workstations & effects; microphones, techniques, recording using tape machines, signal flow, mixing & mastering audio, patch bays, midi, interconnections, electronics, studio etiquette, field sound recording, post production, game audio, sound design, digital/analog synthesis & live audio production.

    • SAE Institute India

      2009 - 2011
      Diploma of Sound Engineering & Music Production Pass

      Intensive education in Sound Engineering, Music Production and Live Sound.

    • Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School

      1992 - 2002
      High School Science Secondary Education Certificate

      Activities and Societies: Co-curricular activities: Participated in Swimming, Karate and Science Competitions and won prizes. General: Basketball, Tennis and Cricket Maneckji Cooper is where I schooled. I was popular, bright and athletic.I won the inter-school science competition for my school team.I was the youngest person at 8 years old in the Asia-Pacific region to swim 31 kilometers from Dharamtala to Gateway of India which was a record at the time.I am a black belt in Karate and represented the Indian team on several occasions and won prizes including a bronze medal at the Asia-Pacific Goju-Kan Karate meet in Pune and a Gold and two… Show more Maneckji Cooper is where I schooled. I was popular, bright and athletic.I won the inter-school science competition for my school team.I was the youngest person at 8 years old in the Asia-Pacific region to swim 31 kilometers from Dharamtala to Gateway of India which was a record at the time.I am a black belt in Karate and represented the Indian team on several occasions and won prizes including a bronze medal at the Asia-Pacific Goju-Kan Karate meet in Pune and a Gold and two bronze medals at the Indian Ocean countries Karate meet in Mauritius. Show less

    • Mithibai College

      2003 - 2006
      Higher Secondary Education Science Grade 2

      Activities and Societies: College Swimming team, Basketball team, Cricket team. I was a student of Math and Science.

  • Experience

    • Vicckey Goswami Music Productions

      Mar 2007 - Sept 2009
      Personal Assistant

      Vicckey Goswami is a Music Producer Composer who has been involved with the Ad-film industry both in India and internationally, and the Bollywood film industry. He composed music for ad-films with reputed clients such as Toyota, Deutsche Bank, Honda, Suzuki, Panasonic, L.G., Nokia, Airtel and numerous others and some feature films as well. He received the prestigious Zee Cine Award - Best Background score for the feature film "Tere Naam" and The Rapa Award - Best Signature tune for Radio Mirchi. His work has also been showcased at the Cannes Lions Film Festival as finalist with best sound design on an Ad-film for St.Gobain Glass.I worked in the capacity as personal assistant. I was involved with studio maintenance, familiarization and usage of the latest music technology (hardware and software) and assisted Vicckey with music recordings, arrangements, editing and sound design, I supervised the setup of his home studio. I exhibited high team spirit and excellent skills in dealing with artists and technicians. Show less

    • Nirvana Studios

      Oct 2009 - Oct 2010
      Sound Engineer

      I assisted Mr. Ranjit Barot and Mr. A.R. Rehman who were the overall Music Composers and Sound Designers for the prestigious Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010, for both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.My Specific role was as Field Sound Engineer and Sound Technical Liaison between my recording team in Mumbai and the producers and artists on the ground at the various venues in New Delhi. My scope of work was vast and included on-field editing and reworking of the soundtrack to suit rehearsal and ground movement changes for all the various segments and choreographies, and when required, recording raw vocal and instrumental material from the location to be incorporated in the final soundtracks. Overall, I was instrumental in communicating vital sonic and creative directions and feedback between Main Studio and Location, right from the beginning of rehearsals, until the final performances on the actual day of the events.My work was vital to my team, ensuring smooth working and continuity in a monumental project involving numerous recordings, tracks and individual segments, and required an essential aspect of people-skills in dealing with several artists and technicians. Show less

    • Kailasa Studios

      Apr 2011 - Aug 2013
      Sound Engineer

      I was the Recording Engineer for "Kailasa - Rangeele" a full length studio album of the famous Sufi singer Kailash Kher and renowned Bollywood music composers/producers Paresh and Naresh Kamath. I worked extensively setting up practise sessions for Kailasa before their world tour and with Paresh Kamath on a variety of music projects for various clients including the Indian National Congress TVC election campaign 2011. I did recording sessions with Paresh's band "Hipnotribe" and their studio album "Dark & Delicious". I worked with music composer Arijit Datta as his sound engineer for two songs "Bhogol & "Uljhi Uljhi" featured in the Bollywood film "Filmistaan". Show less

    • Performance Audio India Pvt. Ltd.

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
      Sound Engineer

      Formerly known as R.P.S.C. was formed in 1989 and has grown through the last 27 years to become one of the leading sound companies in India. We provide state of the art equipment and commendable services for corporate and private markets, enabling organisations and individuals to stay in control of the changes and needs in today's competitive and ever challenging social environment.

    • Alexander's Lodge & Brasserie

      Jan 2022 - now
      Guesthouse Owner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Live Sound Operators Diploma

      LAE (Recognised by Skills Funding Agency UK)
      Mar 2015
    • Diploma in Audio Engineering

      SAE Institute
    • Mastering Techniques

      Alchemea College of Audio Engineering
    • Recording Techniques

      Alchemea College of Audio Engineering
    • Ableton Live 301 MP/DJ

      Alchemea College of Audio Engineering
    • FMOD 101

      Alchemea College of Audio Engineering
    • Diploma in Sound Engineering & Music Production

      Alchemea College of Audio Engineering
    • Diploma in Audio Post Production & Game Sound

      Alchemea College of Audio Engineering
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Abbey Road Live Status Quo & Robbie WIlliams Tour.

      Issued by Live From Abbey Road Limited on Mar 2014
      Live From Abbey Road LimitedAssociated with Varun Sharma