Nick Vinan

Description

Multi-instrumentalist proficient in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Saxophone, Percussion, Piano, and Vocals, with a degree in Music Industry from UCLA. Specializing in composing impactful musical narratives across diverse genres and mediums.

 

Experience Label: 8+ Years of Experience

Skills & Expertise

  • Music Theory & Composition
  • Multi-Instrumental Performance
  • Scoring for Visual Media
  • Audio Engineering
  • Sound Design
  • Music Production
  • Artist Development
  • Digital Content Creation
  • Audio Mixing/Mastering
  • Recording Engineering
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Technical Proficiencies
  • Content Creation Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects), CapCut, Canva
  • Social Media Platforms: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn
  • Analytics & Marketing Tools: Google Analytics, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite
  • Video & Photography Equipment: DSLR Cameras, Drones, Gimbals
  • Collaboration Tools: Slack, Trello, Asana
Music Industry Education

Comprehensive foundation in music business operations, technical production, and artist branding gained through UCLA’s Music Industry program.

Coursework & Focus Areas: (please be sure to feature all of these)
  • Critical Issues in the Music Industry – Analysis of business models, legal frameworks, and industry dynamics,
  • Music Business Now – Hands-on marketing strategy for real-world artists,
  • Digital Marketing and Promotion – Streaming, social media, and merchandising tactics,
  • Music Industry Entrepreneurship – Building business plans and launching ventures,
  • Engineering and Production for Musicians – DAW proficiency and psychoacoustics,
  • Art of Music Production I & II – Arrangement, production, and application of new technologies,
  • Post-Production Audio – Film sound design, surround mixing, and audio editing,
  • Advanced Songwriting – Collaboration and team-based creation,
  • Startup Strategies – Scalable music business modeling,
  • Creative Industry Trends – Study of emerging technologies in distribution,
  • Branding & Marketing – Audience growth and artist identity
Audio Production Specialist – Highlights

 Produced three full-length albums as a solo artist, with comprehensive involvement in songwriting, engineering, and sound design.

Highlights:
  • Produced, recorded, and mixed all original music independently,
  • Developed custom audio arrangements tailored to different projects,
  • Engineered clean, layered mixes across multiple genres,
  • Innovated sound design strategies for film and music campaigns,
  • Built signature sonic identities for emerging talent
Modern Genre (BAND)

Emerging in response to an era dominated by homogenized, commercially-driven artists, this project sought to redefine what it meant to be an “Artist”.