Meet Our Instructors
Mark Christensen
Mark is the Studio Owner and Chief Mastering Engineer at Engine Room Audio in New York City. He opened the New York Audio Institute, hosted at Engine Room Audio, to help bring up the next generation of audio engineers.
Mark leads masterclasses on Acoustics, Studio Design, Microphones, Mastering, Characteristics of Sound, Hybrid Mixing, Compression and Limiting, Intro to Music Business, Session Etiquette, Critical listening, and Introduction to Surround Sound.
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY: Pop Smoke, OK GO, The Killers, 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men, Fergie, Toni Braxton, Talib Kweli, Trey Songz, 50 Cent, Ryan Leslie
Scott Lee
Scott Lee is the Studio Manager of Engine Room Audio in New York City. Along with business partner Mark Christensen, Scott opened the New York Audio Institute, hosted at Engine Room Audio, to teach and mentor students on how to record, mix, master, and produce records that meet the music industry’s highest standards.
Scott is a co-founder of NYAI and leads masterclasses on Music business, Artist Management, and Studio Operations.
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY: Trey Songz, 50 Cent, SWV, Johnny Gill, Tyrese, B2K, Brian McKnight, Petey Pablo, Faith Evans.
Patrick Fruehling
Pat, graduated from Muhlenberg College with a business degree. He then discovered a deep passion for audio engineering while recording drums and demo tapes for his own musical projects. Combining his expertise in business, music, and technology, Pat built a clientele and relocated to Manhattan, gaining valuable experience in renowned studios across the city. Today, Pat excels in live studio band recording, collaborating with diverse artists to create exceptional music.
Pat is a 1-on-1 mentor at NYAI and leads masterclasses on Band Tracking, Hybrid Mixing, Micing Drums, and Vocal Tracking.
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY: Keyon Harrold, Kenneth Whalum, Julius Rodriguez, Havoc, Storm, BUCKWILD, S.Dot, Riggs, Cordae, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, CBS, Alex Lacamoir, Chandler Moore, Israel Houghton
Greg Fils-Aimé
Greg is a producer, keyboardist, and engineer who spent nearly 10 years in the New York City music scene before settling down at Engine Room Audio. After graduating from SUNY College of Oneonta with a degree in Music Industry, he landed an internship in the A&R Department at Island Def Jam Music Group working on projects for acts like Ne-Yo, Kanye West, Ludacris, Duffy, and Fall Out Boy.
Greg is a 1-on-1 mentor at NYAI and leads masterclasses on Hybrid-Mixing, Vocal Production, and Vocal Tracking.
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY: Tory Lanez, Joey Bada$$, The Flatbush Zombies, Don Q, G Herbo, Markus Schulz
Alessandro De Gennaro
Alessandro is a recording and mixing engineer as well as a producer. He’s worked with several artists and podcast hosts in numerous different genres.
Allesandro is a 1-on-1 Mentor at NYAI and leads masterclasses on Hybrid Mixing & Vocal Tracking.
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY: Raekwon The Chef, Freddie Gibbs, Amara La Negra, Joey Badass, Angela Yee’s Lip Service Podcast
Trae Delago
Trae is a skilled audio engineer and producer hailing from New Jersey, boasting extensive experience across diverse music genres. He is adept with Ableton Live, Logic Pro X., and ProTools.
Trae is a 1-on-1 Mentor at NYAI and leads masterclasses on Beat Making with Ableton Push
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY: Bobby Shmurda, French Montana, KRS One, Angela Yee’s “Lip Service”, Dave East, Bandman Rill, Sada Skills, Yung Fazo, Cheromani, Divine, Chavo, Capella Grey, Justin Rarri
Pat Cheiban
Pat Cheiban is a multi-instrumentalist producer and engineer. His diverse credits include prominent figures in hip-hop, indie rock, and popular podcasts. Currently is touring as the guitarist for the band A Beacon School.
Pat leads masterclasses on Recording Guitar, The Psychology of Hearing, Ableton Push 101, & How to Make a Punk Record.