Molly Basheer

Creative and bilingual Music undergraduate with hands-on experience in audio production, recording, composition, and editing using Logic Pro and Sibelius. Passionate about studio production and committed to creating high-quality recordings through technical precision, creativity, and a keen ear for detail. A collaborative and adaptable team player, eager to contribute to professional recording environments while continuing to develop as a producer and audio engineer.

Freelance Composer and Mix engineering - Self-employed

(2023-01)

• 150+ hours of practical recording studio experience, including studio setup and breakdown, microphone selection and placement, session routing, hardware and software integration, recording, editing, and mixing.
• Confident using a variety of microphone types and stereo techniques to capture vocals, piano, drums, and acoustic instruments, with an understanding of placement for different recording environments.
• Worked with analogue and digital studio equipment, including audio interfaces, outboard hardware, patching, monitoring systems, and DAWs to support recording and mixing sessions.
• Composed and produced original works in Logic Pro, integrating live piano recordings with digital sound design.
• Created scores and orchestrations in Sibelius for solo piano and small ensemble compositions.
• Mixing and mastering audio projects with an emphasis on mood, pacing, and narrative structure, as well as preparing for distribution.
• Developed aural analysis and research skills through studies of Debussy, Herrmann, and Sofiane Pamart.
• Performed original compositions at university.

Volunteer – School Music Assistant - School

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Supported classroom music sessions and student rehearsals.
• Assisted in sound setup and performance preparation for assemblies and competitions.

Volunteer - Autumn Placement with the Derby choir - Derby choir - Derby

(2024-09 - 2024-12)

• Helped with setting up the choir night events, and organise the Christmas concert for the senior citizen community of Derby.
• Orchestral score sorting/organising.
• Editing film & music recordings.

Bartender - Egan's of Liscannor & The Globe - Liscannor (Ireland) & London

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments.
• Built strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks efficiently – directly transferable to podcast production deadlines.

BA (Hons) - Music - University of Nottingham (2023-01)

A Levels - Music, French, History - Twyford Church of England High School, London (2021-01 - 2023-06)