Summary
Liam Hughes is an award-winning audio technologist and seasoned live/recording engineer with 8+ years of experience bridging studio, live sound, and education. Currently an Adjunct Lecturer at American University and active A2/engineer for venues and event production in D.C., he pairs hands-on mixing (FOH and monitors) with studio engineering, editing, and mastering. He holds an MA in Audio Technology (4.0) and received AU’s "Golden Mic" for Outstanding Graduate, reflecting both technical excellence and academic rigor. As a multi-instrumentalist and producer, Liam tours his own projects—Ekko Astral and Silent Tides—bringing practical musician’s sensibilities to production and teaching. He’s skilled at rapid problem-solving under pressure, from building complex corporate AV rigs to troubleshooting SSL/API consoles and live stream feeds. Planning a return to the greater NYC area, he combines studio pedigree, live-event grit, and a teacher’s ability to translate complex audio systems for others.
8 years of coding experience
Master of Arts - MA, Audio Technology, 4.0, Master of Arts - MA, Audio Technology, 4.0 at American University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English, Bachelor of Arts - BA, English at University of Vermont