Miles Wheway

Multi-disciplined graduate of sound engineering, music and mathematics. Having studied at Abbey Road Institute, Miles has since gained valuable experience engineering recording sessions and live performances, making extensive use of both analogue consoles and in-the-box production. Able to adapt to both independent and collaborative work, proactively organising and contributing to multiple simultaneous projects with peers, including music for commercial release.

2021-present
Technician/Runner - Abbey Road Institute at Angel Studios
In this position I am responsible for providing regular support to students studying at the Institute as well as monitoring and maintaining the school’s equipment and facilities. This role has required me to be able to quickly identify problems and find effective ways to resolve them, while communicating with both peers and students.

This role has also given me the opportunity to participate in the renovation and reopening of Angel Studios as a commercial studio, as well as assist on sessions held at the studios.

2020-present
Recording & Mixing Engineer - Freelance
In this role, I have been responsible for the recording and post-production of multiple projects, often requiring me to work both in-person and remotely with collaborators. All projects have been delivered via online transferal.

Credits:

• Naia “Dizzy” (2021) - single: producer, recording and mixing engineer.
• Naia “Nueva Bossa” (2021) - single: producer, recording and mixing engineer.
• Naia “I Can’t Let Go” (2021) - single: recording engineer for drums, lead vocals; mixing engineer.

2020-present
Live Sound Engineer - Freelance

- In this role, I have been responsible for engineering both front-of-house and monitor mixes for musicians. This has often required me to quickly familiarise myself with differing equipment at multiple venues in order to make for a good gig.

2015-2020
Teamsport Go-Karting - Marshal, Front of House (Part-time)
As a Marshal, my role was primarily to ensure that customers were able to enjoy their race sessions on-time and safely. As the Front of House, my role was to greet customers upon arrival, distribute necessary equipment to take part, and outline the itinerary for each group’s booking.

Each of these roles required me to be an effective and adaptable communicator, as well as to be efficient to guarantee customers had the full experience promised on-schedule.

August 2018
Essential Event Management - Volunteer
This was an unpaid post where I was responsible for recording various talks at a week-long conference to be made available on-demand, and purchased on CDs. This role required me to be attentive whilst monitoring recording, and communicate effectively with each different speaker as to what should be included in the recording.

2020-2021
Abbey Road Institute - Advanced Diploma in Music Production & Sound Engineering (with Merit)

• Intensive course in music production, including mix engineering, recording, sound theory and music business.
• Hands-on experience recording and mixing in professional studios with consoles including the Custom 75 and Neve VR.
• Assistant engineer in multiple recording sessions for fellow students, including set-up/take-down, acting as pro-tools operator, and patching.
• Attained ‘Avid Certified User’ certificate for Pro Tools.

2016-2019
Royal Holloway, University of London - BA Mathematics & Music (1st Class)

• Composed and workshopped original music with professional performers in various chamber ensemble groupings, including players of the Riot Ensemble.
• Volunteered to record music for use in the Musical Theatre Society’s summer production.
• Transcribed and arranged music for fellow student’s sextet ensemble’s live gigs.
• Collaborated with fellow students by composing original music for their film projects.
• Notable courses: Music & Video Games, Composing with Technology.