Will Donahue – Producer | Singer-Songwriter

About Will

A Berklee College of Music graduate with a degree in Independent Recording and Production, and a proven track record of writing, singing, playing guitar, and producing original music as the driving force behind the band Yellow and lead recording engineer at independent label Outforarip. Demonstrated expertise in industry-standard music production software, coupled with experience in music education and collaborative production for other artists. Eager to leverage a strong artistic vision and technical proficiency in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Education

Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Music in Independent Production and Recording (2026)

Relevant Coursework: Advanced Recording Techniques, Mixing and Mastering, Music Business

Music

Independent Music Production

One of four co-founders and lead recording engineer for independent label outforarip, with 13 releases and 25+ DIY live shows organized
6+ years of experience in all roles associated with music production through creating complete recordings independentl
Produced and engineered Singles, EPs, and Albums for various independent artists and bands, including Yellow, Frogs, and Aidan Gardner
Collaborated with musicians to achieve their artistic vision through recording, mixing, and mastering
Experience recording to tape
Complete understanding of equalization, compression, saturation, and various other audio effects

Yellow (Independent Band / Greenline Records)

Founder, Songwriter, Lead Vocalist, Guitarist, and Producer

Conceptualized, wrote, recorded, and produced multiple music releases available on Spotify, including "Butterfly", "Rotunda, Duke of Braintree, Ma", and "stonegarden".
Manage all aspects of the band’s creative output.
1.1k+ followers on Instagram, and over 19,000 streams on Spotify
Signed to Greenline Records for the production of two singles
Extensive live shows including a tour around the east coast

Muzzle (Summer 2026)

Toured east coast as live bassist

Divine Angel Awakening (2025-Present)

Drummer and co-songwriter

Matt Spisak (2026-Present)

Lead guitarists
Recorded on live-to-tape sessions for upcoming album "Poll Moon"

Venue Live Sound

Managed prominent underground music venue Panopticon. Responsibilities included booking, sound, security, and financial management
Live sound engineering
Organized benefit concerts

Teaching Experience

The Jam Academy, Woodinville, WA

Provided individual and group instruction in guitar, songwriting, and music theory
Lead music production and songwriting summer camp programs
Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to student needs
Served as on-site manager responsible for quality, safety, and security

Skills

Music Production Software: Pro Tools (Expert), Ableton Live (Expert), Logic Pro X
Instrumentation: Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Drums
Music Theory & Composition: Advanced understanding of harmony, melody, and rhythm
Design: Able to craft soundscapes and atmospheres using synthesizers and various effects
Songwriting: Proficient in crafting original melodies, lyrics and musical arrangements
Audio Engineering: Running recording sessions and placing microphones effectively and with intention, in both studio and live environments
Mixing & Mastering: able to produce professional-quality audio mixes and masters
DAWs: Proficient workflow and automation
Guitar design: design custom materials, electronics, style, and ergonomics for 4 guitar models
Music Business: Distribution, copyright, and promotion

Listen

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @ourbandisyellow