Khari Johnson

A Dynamic Entrepreneur and Technical Producer known for founding KillaHrtz Productions LLC, a successful audio company. I blend a diverse professional background in hospitality and inventory management with specialized skills in audio engineering, music production, and boom operation. Proven track record in overseeing business operations, managing client relations, and leading technical production.

My current expansion into solar and electrical training further enhances my technical depth and entrepreneurial scope within the music business.

Founder, Owner, & Lead Audio Engineer at KillaHrtz Productions LLC (2022-01 – Present)

• Session Management & Scale: Engineered and produced 150+ studio recording sessions and over 50 completed audio projects, overseeing end-to-end signal flow, multi-track recording, and custom sound design.
• Pro Tools Workflow & Conformance: Managed high-volume Pro Tools session prep, audio conformance, track editing, and digital signal routing to ensure seamless handoffs across collaborative production pipelines.
• Quality Control (QC) & Mastering: Delivered final mixdowns and masters adhering to strict broadcast and streaming QC standards, maintaining pristine audio quality, head/tail spacing, phase alignment, and proper gain staging.
• Business Operations & Client Relations: Directed all daily company operations, contract negotiations, inventory logistics, and artist relations for high-profile clients and creative partners.

Audio Engineer Music at VerySpecial. Studios & Professional Recording Studio (2020-01 – 2020-12)

• Pro Tools Session Prep & QC: Executed rigorous Pro Tools session setup, clip editing, vocal tuning/alignment, and project QC prior to final mixing, ensuring zero digital artifacting or session errors.
• High-Volume Audio Production: Managed technical audio engineering and recording workflows for 30+ client projects, delivering multi-track vocal and instrumental recordings under tight studio deadlines.
• Live Tracking & Signal Flow: Interfaced with dynamic hardware outboard gear, microphone preamps, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) to capture high-fidelity live tracking sessions for diverse musical talent.

– Ramone C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts High School (2013-06)

– Berklee College of Music (2014-01 – 2015-12)

– Los Angeles City College (2017-01 – 2019-12)