Tom Cox

Audio Producer | Multi-Instrumentalist | Instrument Repair Technician

United States

About

I’m a Chicago based audio producer, multi-instrumentalist, and instrument repair technician. I'm a recent graduate of Northwestern University's Sound Arts and Industries Master's Program and have recently founded a media production house, Great Lakes Recording Company.

Experience

  • Great Lakes Recording Company (13 yrs 3 mos)
    • Owner
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

      Great Lakes Recording Company is a Chicago-based production house offering thoughtful and experienced leadership in music production, audio storytelling, and archive restoration. For more information, please visit www.greatlakesrecording.com.

    • Music Producer, Musician
      May 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 3 mos

      I'm a collaborative producer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist and have participated in over a dozen bands and projects with genres including jazz, rock, folk, funk, and country. I write, perform, and record music compositions for artists, educational institutions, and private companies. Responsible for booking events with various bands, managing contact with venues, promoters, coordinating timelines, and more.

    • Film Composer
      Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

      I compose and produce music for visual media. I utilize Pro Tools, Premiere Pro, Dorico, analog instruments, and a variety of instrument libraries.

  • Event Operations Manager at The New School
    Nov 2023 - Jun 2024 · 8 mos

  • AV Operations Specialist at Convene
    Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 · 4 mos

  • Technician I, Regional Service at Shure Incorporated
    Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 · 10 mos

  • Event Coordinator, Stage Manager at Almost Real Things
    Sep 2017 - Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos