Inspiring Conversations with Kenneth L. Johnson of Artistry In Sound

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kenneth L. Johnson.

Hi Kenneth L., we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I grew up in the Jordan Downs and Nickerson Gardens projects in South Central L.A. As a young man I was always fascinated by sound, so I took up the pursuit of music. I built my first bass guitar by hand and formed a local band. Because I was also interested in the technical aspects of capturing and manipulating sound, I attended the University of Sound Arts in Hollywood CA. where I studied Electronic Music Production. I also attended Long Beach City College, where I studied Recording Engineering and Music Production and was on the National Dean’s list. I then went on to work as a freelance engineer in various Los Angeles studios. I progressed from music to sound editing when given the opportunity to attend the Todd AO Studio’s Electronic Editorial Workshop. After relentless efforts on training reels, I was hired in January 1995.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t been a easy road.The industry is difficult to navigate. I have encountered nepotism and racism along the way. If not for JR Delange who was Executive VP at Todd AO Studios in 1995, I probably wouldn’t have been able to be in this industry. He keep me on the learning path when others wanted me, to as they said come back when I had gotten some experience. It was the old catch 22.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
We are a Audio Post Production Facility specializing in film, television, animation and gaming. At Artistry In Sound, we hold
ourselves to the highest standards of quality. Filled with passion and fully committed to our craft. Westrive to create incredible soundscapes for our clients.

We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I guess I can say I was lucky to have had few good people recognize my talents and help me, by giving me the opportunity to display my gifts I do believe, that I was also lucky to find something that I loved and have been able to make a living at, so I could provide for my family.

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