Hey, my name is Nikhil Shepherd and I'm a Mix/Master Engineer and Producer. I have been lucky enough to have my work featured on BBC Sounds and BBC Introducing several times and music that I have composed, mixed and mastered has also been featured at international Film Festivals such as WildSound and LIFF. If you're looking for someone to collaborate with and take your work to the next level, and help you take the vision from you're heads to everyones ears, then I might be the person for you. After graduating from Leeds Conservatoire, I began my career as an Audio and Mixing Engineer. Since then, I've spent my time producing for up-and-coming Artists all around the world. I have worked on countless tracks in all sorts of genres from Pop, Folk, Indie and all the way over to Bollywood and Indian Classical Music. Some of these tracks have gone on to enjoy radio play on stations such as BBC Sounds, as well as being featured in International Festivals. ​ I am now lucky enough to say I work out of my own studio complete for recording, mixing and mastering to all professional standards. However, when it comes to large tracking projects, I always prefer to utilise professional recording studios to ensure we are always reaching the highest quality of production available. ​ As a producer I have found my style to always be Artist focused, I feel that they are the heart of the song and it's their vision that I am helping to bring to life. _Experience_ _Freelance Producer: Jan 2020 - Present_ - Produced music for various artists across different genres, ensuring high-quality sound production and overall artistic vision. - Collaborated closely with musicians, songwriters, and vocalists to bring their ideas to life and create unique and captivating tracks. - Utilised industry-standard recording equipment, software, and techniques to achieve professional- grade results. - Provided expert guidance and assistance throughout the recording, mixing, and mastering processes. _Film Composer : Feb 2022 - Present_ - Composed original music scores for multiple films, including projects that have received recognition at prestigious film festivals such as the Leeds International Film Festival. - Worked closely with directors, producers, and editors to understand their creative vision and develop music that enhanced the narrative and emotional impact of the films. - Utilised a wide range of musical styles, instruments, and production techniques to create unique and immersive soundscapes. - Collaborated with orchestras, session musicians, and recording studios to bring the compositions to life. ​

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Hey, my name is Nikhil Shepherd and I'm a Mix/Master Engineer and Producer. I have been lucky enough to have my work featured on BBC Sounds and BBC Introducing several times and music that I have composed, mixed and mastered has also been featured at international Film Festivals such as WildSound and LIFF. If you're looking for someone to collaborate with and take your work to the next level, and help you take the vision from you're heads to everyones ears, then I might be the person for you. After graduating from Leeds Conservatoire, I began my career as an Audio and Mixing Engineer. Since then, I've spent my time producing for up-and-coming Artists all around the world. I have worked on countless tracks in all sorts of genres from Pop, Folk, Indie and all the way over to Bollywood and Indian Classical Music. Some of these tracks have gone on to enjoy radio play on stations such as BBC Sounds, as well as being featured in International Festivals. ​ I am now lucky enough to say I work out of my own studio complete for recording, mixing and mastering to all professional standards. However, when it comes to large tracking projects, I always prefer to utilise professional recording studios to ensure we are always reaching the highest quality of production available. ​ As a producer I have found my style to always be Artist focused, I feel that they are the heart of the song and it's their vision that I am helping to bring to life. _Experience_ _Freelance Producer: Jan 2020 - Present_ - Produced music for various artists across different genres, ensuring high-quality sound production and overall artistic vision. - Collaborated closely with musicians, songwriters, and vocalists to bring their ideas to life and create unique and captivating tracks. - Utilised industry-standard recording equipment, software, and techniques to achieve professional- grade results. - Provided expert guidance and assistance throughout the recording, mixing, and mastering processes. _Film Composer : Feb 2022 - Present_ - Composed original music scores for multiple films, including projects that have received recognition at prestigious film festivals such as the Leeds International Film Festival. - Worked closely with directors, producers, and editors to understand their creative vision and develop music that enhanced the narrative and emotional impact of the films. - Utilised a wide range of musical styles, instruments, and production techniques to create unique and immersive soundscapes. - Collaborated with orchestras, session musicians, and recording studios to bring the compositions to life. ​

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Hey, my name is Nikhil Shepherd and I’m a Mix/Master Engineer and Producer. I have been lucky enough to have my work featured on BBC Sounds and BBC Introducing several times and music that I have composed, mixed and mastered has also been featured at international Film Festivals such as WildSound and LIFF. If you’re looking for someone to collaborate with and take your work to the next level, and help you take the vision from you’re heads to everyones ears, then I might be the person for you.

After graduating from Leeds Conservatoire, I began my career as an Audio and Mixing Engineer. Since then, I’ve spent my time producing for up-and-coming Artists all around the world. I have worked on countless tracks in all sorts of genres from Pop, Folk, Indie and all the way over to Bollywood and Indian Classical Music. Some of these tracks have gone on to enjoy radio play on stations such as BBC Sounds, as well as being featured in International Festivals.

I am now lucky enough to say I work out of my own studio complete for recording, mixing and mastering to all professional standards. However, when it comes to large tracking projects, I always prefer to utilise professional recording studios to ensure we are always reaching the highest quality of production available.

As a producer I have found my style to always be Artist focused, I feel that they are the heart of the song and it’s their vision that I am helping to bring to life.

Experience
Freelance Producer: Jan 2020 - Present

  • Produced music for various artists across different genres, ensuring high-quality sound production and overall artistic vision.
  • Collaborated closely with musicians, songwriters, and vocalists to bring their ideas to life and create unique and captivating tracks.
  • Utilised industry-standard recording equipment, software, and techniques to achieve professional- grade results.
  • Provided expert guidance and assistance throughout the recording, mixing, and mastering processes.

Film Composer : Feb 2022 - Present

  • Composed original music scores for multiple films, including projects that have received recognition at prestigious film festivals such as the Leeds International Film Festival.
  • Worked closely with directors, producers, and editors to understand their creative vision and develop music that enhanced the narrative and emotional impact of the films.
  • Utilised a wide range of musical styles, instruments, and production techniques to create unique and immersive soundscapes.
  • Collaborated with orchestras, session musicians, and recording studios to bring the compositions to life.
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Bachelor Of Arts at Leeds Conservatoire
August 22, 2020 - July 22, 2023
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