From tracking, mixing, mastering, producing, hiring a band, and many other responsibilities, the engineer has a key role in a song’s creation. This panel will introduce students to a few amazing engineers in Nashville.

Create Your Sound is a panel series presented by Chelsea Kent from Still Working Music that’s purpose is to introduce students to the people behind the scenes in different aspects of the industry. Panelists include Chris Utley (Benchmark Sound Studio on Music Row), Ben Phillips (musician/engineer, studio owner), and Justin Niebank (Big Machine mixing engineer, producer).