Max Lilavois

lilavois@chapman.eduwww.linkedin.com/in/maxlilavois

Experience

Jan 24 – Now

Engineering Intern at Clearlake & Fever Recording

Los Angeles

Jan 19 – Now

Music Producer at Self-employed

  • Produced music for hundreds of artists; mixed, and mastered end-to-end in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools
  • Posted and sold beats via YouTube and personal beat store; achieved 7M+ streams across personal uploads and artist releases
Feb 26 – May 26

Recording Engineer - Student Employee at Chapman University College of Performing Arts

Orange, CA

  • Executed Front of House engineering and live show workflows, assisted in mixing live sound to ensure clear audio for audiences during department events.
  • Managed audio and video recording for department events, capturing high-quality archival media to preserve student, faculty, and guest performances.
  • Facilitated data transfer, post production, and media management, streamlining digital archives to ensure secure and organized delivery of live event assets.
Dec 25 – Feb 26

Engineer & Producer Assistant at Oscillation Studios

Oakland, CA

  • Served as the primary assistant to a veteran producer and studio owner, facilitating daily sessions across diverse genres
  • Sharpened skills in Pro Tools workflows and analog outboard integration, refining techniques in tracking, mixing, and mastering under direct expert guidance.
  • Absorbed comprehensive industry knowledge regarding studio ownership and client relations, translating one-on-one mentorship into practical production and engineering strategies.
Jun 25 – Aug 25

Engineering & Administrative Intern at Studio 17 Recording

Brooklyn, NY

  • Supported recording, mixing, and mastering sessions by setting up SSL consoles and other outboard gear, organizing session files, managing internal resources, and maintaining studio readiness
  • Assisted engineers and artists during live sessions, providing client hospitality and running errands as needed
Aug 21 – Nov 22

Special Events Staff Member at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

St. Helena, CA

  • Assisted in coordinating and planning hundreds of luxury private events
  • Provided customer service and problem solving during live events; worked effectively under pressure

Education

Jan 24 – May 28

Chapman University

B.A. in Music Industry in Recording and Producing Emphasis

Orange, CA

Relevant courses: Music Technology, Music Theory, Music Publishing Marketing & Distribution, Composition & Songwriting, Aural Skills, Music Business, Ldrsp & Ethics in Music Business, Music Supervision, Chapman Radio, Fundamental Marketing

May 25 – Jul 25

Invite Only Studios

Audio Engineering & Production Certification

Manhattan, NY

  • 10-week certification course in Ableton Live and Pro Tools, focusing on production, mixing, live audio recording, and MIDI

Projects

YouTube Channelyoutube.com/@prd.maxxell

Personal Beat Storemaxxell.infinity.airbit.com

Talks

2023

Music Tech Instructor

Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School — St. Helena, CA

  • Led music production course for middle school students, teaching foundational skills in GarageBand and Logic Pro X

Skills

Software & Technical Skills

Logic ProAbleton LivePro Toolsmixing & masteringsignal flowSSL consolesanalog outboard gearpatching

Instruments

guitarbass
Curvit