Omar Ballantyne

MUSIC PRODUCER + AUDIO ENGINEER

Gloucester, OttawaMember since September 6, 2023

knowledge and hands-on experience with setting up, operating and taking down mixvery strong work ethic and efficiencyphysically fitrespectful and strong communication skillswillingness to learnunderstanding of how to manufacture sound systemsable to troubleshoot technical problems independently and with a good attitude

About

I’m a professionally trained audio engineer, sound designer and music producer with over 18 years experience. I operate an industry-standard recording studio from home and a mobile recording studio.

Experience

Facilitator, songwriting and recording workshops - Peel District School Board and the Dufferin Peel Catholic School Board

(2024)

I facilitate songwriting and recording workshops. I have experience working with students from kindergarten to grade 12.

Producer - Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra

(2024 - 2024)

Produced “Ever, Beautiful” with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra

Co-facilitator, songwriting and recording workshops - Ottawa Carleton District School Board

(2023 - 2024)

Co-facilitated songwriting and recording workshops for the Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Producer, mix and master - Medicine Songs Project

(2023 - 2024)

Produce, mix and master the “Medicine Songs Project” featuring Indigenous grandmothers from across Canada

Producer, mix, master and engineer - APTN’s “Amplify”

(2023 - 2023)

Produce, mix, master and engineer “Guided Cookie”, a song featured on APTN’s “Amplify”

Producer, mix and master - APTN

(2022 - 2022)

Produce, mix and master poetry video for APTN that was broadcasted on APTN Live in the summer of 2022

Producer, mix and master - International Indigenous Tourism Association

(2022 - 2022)

Produce, Mix and Master poetry video for International Indigenous Tourism Association that was aired in airports across Canada and broadcasted as commercials.

Producer - Regina Symphony Orchestra

(2021 - 2021)

Produced “Enough is Enough” for Regina Symphony Orchestra

This show was performed with multiple orchestras for over 20,000 people.

Producer, mix, master and engineer - Zoey Roy

(2020 - 2021)

Produce, mix, master and engineer feature length album, Zoetry for Zoey Roy

This was a full length visual album that has gone on to be featured at film festivals and in classrooms all over the world including the Pan Am World Games, Dubai World Expo and the Tokyo Film Festival

Intern - FLY FM - Kingston, ON

(2011 - 2011)