Richard (Chard) Bershtein
Musician, audio engineer, and current senior at Claremont McKenna.
Experiences
Electric Lady Studios
Summer of 2023 I interned at the Electric Lady Studios. Founded in 1970 by the legendary Jimi Hendrix, ELS has been working with some of the biggest artists in the world for over 50 years. Throughout my internship, I had the opportunity to learn everything there is to know about audio engineering from industry professionals. Learning about the studio setup process for some of the biggest artists in the world was a learning experience like no other.
Projects Recorded at Electric Lady Studios:
An evening at the Biltmore
Friday, September 22, 2023, Grammy award-winning composer, Natalie Bonin was hosting a release party for her new Abbey Road recorded album Aspirations. The release party was held at the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. I had the privilege of assisting Damon Tedesco with his audio engineering. together, we efficiently arranged the PA system, microphones, and mixing station to guarantee premier audio quality throughout the evening. This encompassed speeches, ambiance music, and the vibrant live performance by Natalie. Integrating my hands-on practice, the knowledge I acquired at ELS, and Damon's teaching, synthesized into an extraordinary, enriching experience. Listening to an amazing composer perform in a magical environment made this an evening I'll never forget.
Assisting Imagine Dragons
On Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, Imagine Dragons wanted to perform in front of Netflix headquarters to support the writer's strike. For my first gig in LA, I had the opportunity to assist Damon Tedesco with this live sound gig. We arranged the PA system, microphones, and mixing station to set up a mini stage on a bench in the middle of a picket line for Imagine Dragons to perform. This was an amazing introduction to the world of live sound in LA.
Featured Project
In this project, I was tasked to create a contemplative piano ballad with a sci-fi edge with an aspiring filmmaker at NYU Tisch. Armed with my trusty M-Audio 60 key midi Keyboard, I was able to bring the filmmaker's vision to life using Pro Tools.
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