Mickey O'Brien

Adept multi-instrumentalist, composer, and audio engineer with a proven track record as freelance musician working with many established industry professionals. Specializes in composition, mixing, mastering, and studio recordings, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency in Logic Pro X and Pro Tools. Developed expertise in using VSTs, live recording, and sound design in music and multimedia. Demonstrates comprehensive harmony knowledge and exceptional musical versatility.

Audiobook Composer/Mixing Engineer at Different Publishing (2025-01 – Present)

• Arranged, composed, recorded, and mixed music alongside audiobook narration into professionally mastered immersive audiobooks
• Worked with voice actors and producers in mixing and producing audio narration
• Crafted sound effects/sound design alongside music and narration to achieve desired soundscape
• Mixing and mastering music, sound effects and narration into one cohesive unit

Music Director/Organist at Christian Church Of Villa Park (2023-08 – Present)

• Planning music for weekly Sunday services
• Playing Piano/Organ every Sunday
• Leading group of community singers
• Planning/directing community concerts

Arranger/Librarian/Engineer at BeatMix Music (2024-05 – 2024-12)

• Organizing Musical Library of 1,000+ charts
• Arranging Edits of Charts using Finale/Dorico
• Live Wedding/Corporate Band Audio Engineering

Audio Engineer at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (2023-03 – 2023-08)

• Ran sound front of house for over 500+ people for Sunday worship
• Post Production in Logic Pro X
• Post Production Video using Final Cut Pro
• Programming lights and video for worship livestreams

Bachelor of Arts in Music Business/Music Production – Elmhurst University (2025-05)

High School Diploma – Glenbard East High School (2021-05)