Starting piano lessons and singing in the church choir at age 5, Nate Lockwood has been involved in music for a majority of his life. Throughout his school years he picked up drums and bass, performing with many groups both in and out of school. While performing with several rock groups in high school, he was introduced to the world of audio recording and mixing, which led him to study Music Technology at Capital University.
A recent graduate of Capital University, Nate not only excelled within the Music Technology program, he gained great deal of experience in the professional world. He has been a studio intern at Horse-Drawn Productions in Berwyn, IL and currently is the production coordinator for Christian Howes Strings. He also has done freelance audio and video work for countless artists and groups including the Skashank Redemption, Dominique De Biasio, Joshua Parker and many more. As a performer, Nate has been a part of the Capital University Chordsmen, the Chapel Choir, the Capital University MIDI Band and has run sound for many of the ensembles within the Conservatory of Music at Capital University. While at Capital he served as chair and vice-chair of the AES student section and on the fundraising committee of Phi Mu Alpha - Epsilon Phi chapter.
Outside of performing and recording, Nate enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing video games, and keeping up with the latest music and sports news.
- record, edit and mix string parts
- compile and distribute files to string players
- consolidate recorded files and deliver to client
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain building security
- Assist patrons with questions and problems.
- Engineer live sound and lights for events in the Conservatory of Music
- Responsible for the recording of Conservatory recitals and concerts for archival purposes.
- Studio and live recording engineering
- Live sound and lighting
- Studio and live musician
- Videography and video editing
- Answering and directing phone calls
- Document creation and duplication
- Assist professors in a wide variety of manners
Midwestern Industries Inc. is the worlds premiere manufacturer of screening and separator machines. I work at Midwestern while on breaks from school, and my duties have included everything from mowing the lawn to assembling machines to shipping products.
- Assist students with a variety of audio related projects
- Help students in the understanding of analog and digital signal flow
- Help students in the understanding of DAW software and recording hardware
- Oversee study sessions for quizzes and tests
- Find new ways to explain concepts to further students understanding
- Assist with recording and mixing sessions
- Assist with studio maintenance, upkeep, and new construction
- Expand studio marketing presence through web and print media
- Assist in other day-to-day operations running the studio
- Lead children in Bible School themed day camp
- Lead music, educational, and recreational activities
Starting piano lessons and singing in the church choir at age 5, Nate Lockwood has been involved in music for a majority of his life. Throughout his school years he picked up drums and bass, performing with many groups both in and out of school. While performing with several rock groups in high school, he was introduced to the world of audio recording and mixing, which led him to study Music Technology at Capital University.
He is currently in his fourth year at Capital University pursuing a Bachelors of Music degree in Music Technology at Capital’s renowned Conservatory of Music. While at Capital, he has performed with the MIDI Band, the Chapel Choir, the Chordsmen and the Choral Union, as well as running sound for many other Conservatory Ensembles. He is currently the Vice-Chair of Capital’s Audio Engineering Society student section, and is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity.
Outside of performing and recording, Nate enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing video games, and keeping up with the latest music and sports news.