Shumayl Malik

Music and audio professional with 6 years of hands-on audio editing experience, combining formal training in Indian Classical Music with practical expertise in hip-hop and contemporary music. Experienced in audio editing, processing, cleanup, balancing, mixing, mastering and sound design. As a trained sitar player, music producer and songwriter, I have developed a strong ear for pitch, rhythm, timbre, instrumentation and musical structure.

I am particularly well suited to music annotation, instrument-family identification and audio transcription for AI training datasets.

Independent Audio Editor & Music Professional at Self-employed (2018 – Present)

• Edited and processed audio for music projects, independent series, podcasts and digital content.
• Performed audio cleanup, editing, balancing, mixing, mastering and sound-design work with close attention to tonal and dynamic detail.
• Worked on music-production and release workflows requiring critical listening and understanding of arrangement and genre conventions.
• Completed contractual audio work for Pocket FM and supported independent series/content projects.
• Worked across Indian Classical and hip-hop environments, developing broad knowledge of different musical languages and sonic characteristics.

Independent Artist Management & Music Release Operations at Self-employed (2020 – Present)

• Managed music releases and digital delivery workflows for independent and Desi hip-hop artists across streaming platforms and YouTube.
• Coordinated with artists and creative teams while managing deadlines, assets and release requirements.
• Developed deep familiarity with Indian hip-hop, regional sounds and the listening habits of younger digital audiences.

Bachelor's in Performing Arts in Indian Classical Music

Master's in Music Production & Sound Engineering in Music Production & Sound Engineering – Mumbai Music Institute