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About Emily Russell

Emily Russell is a Nashville-based audio engineer and immersive audio specialist with deep expertise in stereo and Dolby Atmos production. With a Master of Science in Audio Engineering from Belmont University and nearly a decade of hands-on experience, Emily brings a rare combination of technical mastery and creative precision to every project. Her career spans major studios and global brands, including work with Universal Music Group, The Lodge Mastering, and Starstruck Entertainment. Emily has contributed to projects for internationally acclaimed artists like Carrie Underwood, Lauren Daigle, and Lecrae, and has played a key role in delivering cutting-edge audio experiences—from high-profile album releases to UMG’s wellness app Sollos. As the founder and chief engineer of Crooked Letter Eye Productions, Emily provides mixing, mastering, and technical support services to artists and studios across a wide range of genres. She’s also a seasoned consultant in Dolby Atmos studio setup and workflow optimization, with a track record of training Grammy-winning engineers on spatial audio production. Emily is a proud member of the Audio Engineering Society and Women’s Audio Mission, and she’s passionate about shaping the future of immersive sound.

Current Working Location

Nashville, TN (Available for some travel.)

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Work experience

Emily's Skills

Engineering
  • Assistant Engineer
  • Audio Technician
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Mix Engineer
  • Music Editor
  • Post Production
  • Programmer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Sound Designer
Live
  • Audio Tech
  • Audio Visual Design Engineer
  • Audio Visual Technician
  • FOH Engineer
  • Production Engineer
Producing
  • Mixer
  • Producer
Songwriting
  • Co-Writer
  • Songwriter
Studio
  • Audio Technician

Emily's Genres

  • Alternative Rock
  • Country
  • Experimental
  • Grunge
  • Pop

Emily's Experience

Immersive & Stereo Mixing Expertise: Skills: Advanced mixing (stereo and Dolby Atmos), critical listening, spatial audio design Applications: Engineered immersive mixes for major artists like Justin Bieber, David Guetta, and Brittany Howard at The Lodge Mastering. Delivered Dolby Atmos and stereo mixes through your own studio, Crooked Letter Eye Productions, for clients such as Relient K, Lecrae, and MercyMe. Technical Engineering & System Operations: Skills: Studio system configuration, software troubleshooting, asset management Applications: Installed and maintained Synology RS1221+ storage systems and ensured software reliability (Dadman, Dante, macOS) at The Lodge. Provided end-to-end technical editing and quality assurance for Universal Music Group’s Sollos app — a high-stakes digital wellness project. As Graduate Assistant at Belmont, you oversaw software/hardware infrastructure across multiple professional studios and labs. Workflow Optimization & Team Collaboration: Skills: Project management, communication, workflow development Applications: Streamlined workflows using Monday.com in your production company to keep projects on track and assets organized. Collaborated across continents while remotely working for UMG London, enhancing global team efficiency and communication pipelines. Live Immersive Mixing & Event Engineering: Skills: Live mixing, signal routing, immersive sound design Applications: Mixed Belmont’s Best of the Best Showcase in real time with 48 live channels in a Dolby Atmos theater, creating a landmark immersive experience.