Adam Lansky

Experience

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  Lansky Sound

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2022

  Audio Engineer & Producer

  Mobile audio production for live & studio applications. Record/produce music, sound design, consultation/installation, develop talent, etc.https://www.shure.com/en-US/performance-production/louder/five-essential-mobile-recording-rules

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  Darkan Entertainment

  Jun 2008 - Oct 2011

  Production Sound Recordist

  Responsible for recording all production audio. Duties include equipment selection, boom op direction, accountability for all audioequipment & audio data storage/management.Equipment used includes: Sound Devices 744T, MacBook, Sennheiser ME66 & EW100 Lavs, miscellaneous audio components. Productions include “Selling It”, “In The Mourning”, “Brotherly Love”, & “Joshua: Heart of a Warrior”.

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  New Village Arts Theatre

  Jun 2008 - Oct 2009

  Sound Designer / Board Op

  Responsible for researching & compiling emotionally relevant time-appropriate music & SFX, compiling/programming sound cues. Productions include “Golden Boy”, “Time Flies”, “Things We Want”.

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  MACH 1 RECORDING

  Apr 2009 - Dec 2015

  Chief Producer

  Communicate with clients, develop production schedules & project budgets, create unique sonic textures for clients, make great music. Also engineered foley & sound design work for independent film clientele.

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  Solid Sound Studios

  Feb 2010 - Jul 2010

  Live Engineer

  Live sound engineer responsibilities include setting up stage & microphones, creating monitor mixes for performers, adjusting overall sound level & mix throughout performances, tear down & clean up, etc.

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  LANSKY SOUND, LLC.

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2018

  Owner / Manager

  Make your sonic dreams a realityLansky Sound specializes in mobile audio production (tracking, mixing, mastering, internet distribution), sound systems consultation/installation, radio spot production, sound design, artist development & more.Visit www.LanskySound.com or www.Soundcloud.com/LanskySound for more details

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  The Musician's Loft Variety Show

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2011

  Producer / Host / Tracking Engineer

  Develop show schedule, hire bands, host the show, record audio, videography, edit/post footage online (youtube.com/mach1recording), write comedy skits, perform music set, graphic design & promotions.

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  KABF / Arkansas Broadcasting Foundation

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2014

  Radio Producer / Show Host

  Develop show content, record/archive broadcasts, act as voice on-air, route live telephone calls, operate mixing board, invite guests to show, graphic design & promotions.

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  Arkansas Repertory Theatre

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Audio Engineer / Board Op

  Operated Allen & Heath iLive 144 digital mixing surface, cue SFX, responsible for overall show mix (Next To Normal). Had one assistant that handled wireless lav mics for actors.

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  Ovation Music Academy

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Educator / Instructor

  Developed class curriculum for 16-week program that teaches students the science of multitrack recording & production, beginning with human hearing & culminating in recording, mixing, & mastering a live performance. Class involves lectures combined with hands-on lessons in small groups of four to six students.Find out more at www.OvationMusicAcademy.com

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  Hot Springs Music Festival

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  Symphonic Recording Engineer

  Similar to Arkansas Symphony Orchestra: Track/mix live classical symphonic/chamber performances in a wide variety of environments, personnel management (assistants), etc. References available upon request.

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  Conway Symphony Orchestra

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2018

  Archival Audio Engineer

  Track, mix, & master all Mainstage concerts at Reynolds Performance Hall (UCA). Also responsible for archival upkeep & distribution to personnel manager & performers in CSO. References available upon request.

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  Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2019

  Archival Audio Engineer

  Track, mix, & master all live Masterworks & River Rhapsodies chamber recital performances. Also responsible for archival upkeep & distribution to personnel manager & performers in ASO. References available upon request.

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  Arkansas Music Educators Association

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2014

  Clinician

  Presented seminar titled "Education Power Tool: Music Performance Recording" at the 2014 ArkMEA Conference in Hot Springs, AR. Video can be viewed here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIlQaBXeaEcFrom the video description:"Waltz into the world of recording the sound of your music. Fun & easy for students & teachers of all ages! Performance recordings are “educational power tools" that help improve performance quality, raise funds, & develop community support. Attendees will explore & discuss the benefits of acquiring an inexpensive music performance recording system that can be used at home, in the classroom, or in the field. Topics covered also include equipment specifics, basic microphone techniques, how to make performances available online or on a CD, & more! Shake up the routine & step up to another level of professionalism — see you at the recording session." Show less

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  Ouachita Baptist University

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

  Consultant

  Provide specialized insight to industry trends, instruction, & audio production systems design/installation for enhanced learning opportunities at OBU. Assisted music department Dean with development of Music Business curriculum. Developed/implemented integrated audio recording system design for Mabee Fine Arts Center & provided instructions (written & demonstrated) for students/faculty.

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  Portland Piano International

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2022

  Concert Recording Engineer

  Critical recording & archival of all performances onstage at Lincoln Hall, PSU. For more information about the current season, visit http://portlandpiano.org/

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  Salem Music Scene

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

  Executive Producer

  Project funding & partnerships, develop show content, expand social network, establish/maintain relationships with performance venues, identify & recruit new talent, coordinate production schedule, session planning, web presence development, develop propaganda, etc.

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  Arkansas Arts Council

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Clinician

  Presented a seminar titled "Breaking the Quality Barrier" that focused on teaching skills for producing high-quality audition audio-visual materials for grant, collegiate, & job applications. The seminar included a live demonstration of recording a piano performance on a minimal budget with maximum results.Lansky remains a go-to instructor & audio production consultant for the Arkansas Arts Council's needs.

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  Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Archival Audio Engineer

  Track, mix, & distribute all concerts from regular season. Also responsible for maintenance of archives.

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  Digital Media Academy

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Lead Instructor

  - Responsible for teaching students core concepts of curriculum based around electronic music production in Ableton Live 10 as well as mixing & mastering techniques using plug-ins- Manage class time to ensure all topics are covered within allotted hours including necessary individual attention- Provide constructive feedback to students & foster creativity within a positive learning environment- Maintain inventory of 35 Apple computers with peripherals including Akai MIDI controllers, headphones, & projector equipment Show less

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  BLACKFIИGER ENTERPISES

  Jul 2018 - Feb 2022

  Filmmaker

  Award-winning Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Post Sound Engineer, Location Scouting, Data Management, Lead Actor, & Production Management Specialist.I make movies that you love.

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  Portland Baroque Orchestra

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  Director Of Photography

  Collaborated with PBO/GAP to produce content that reached over 135,000 viewers worldwide & kept the organizations alive during the COVID-19 crisisResponsible for all video production including live-streaming operations, camera direction/operation, internet logistics, file archiving, etc.

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  Oregon Symphony

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

  Director of Media Production

  Responsible for directing livestreams, budgeting, purchasing of equipment, integrated systems design, cinematography, audio engineering/mastering, archival maintenance, coordinating production schedules with contractors as well as internal team members, negotiating contracts, and more.• Led a systems design process that saved the Oregon Symphony over $75,000 annually (30% of total project budget), streamlined production for all digital content, managed a large capital project purchase, and renegotiated contracts with all existing vendors• Led budgeting processes for FY23 annual operating ($250,000+) and capital project ($70,000) media production budgets• Directed Gala Livestream that ultimately resulted in online donations of over $123,000• Co-produced & directed Symphony Storytime, a twelve-episode, $40,000 grant-funded project thatcombined music and literacy• Directed and recorded the live image magnification (jumbotron) production of the Oregon Symphony’sannual Waterfront Concert and festival, attended by over 10,000 people• Developed concepts and scripts for post-produced content used in livestreams and for marketing,fundraising, and educational purposes• Hired and managed teams of independent contractors to work alongside employees for all major mediaprojects• Coordinated multi-departmental audiovisual projects for public release• Created production schedules & staffed appropriately to meet organizational goals• Directed 10-camera livestreams and managed digital assets; equipment included Panasonic PTZ robotcamera system, BlackMagic Design routing, & vMix broadcast software• Served as cinematographer & audio engineer for post-produced content including interviews, performancefootage, trailers, & social media content Show less

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  Freelance

  Dec 2022 - now

  Creative Producer
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  First Congregational United Church of Christ of Portland

  Aug 2023 - now

  Technical Diretor

  Systems design for sanctuary and performance amplification as well as livestreaming. Manage and oversee systems installation and use. Responsible for $75K in equipment inventory and logistics for livestream and event coordination, recording, post production, and distribution.

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  Abiqua School

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Multimedia Production Instructor

  Designed curriculum and taught small student-to-teacher classroom for 8-week specialty education class. Kids ages 9-12 are immersed in hands-on results-oriented lessons with video and audio equipment to learn how to write, act, direct, and record their own short films and audio projects.