ABOUT CONTACT
Parp Donk teaches sound design to beginners or anyone who likes to have a good time! Hosted by Jim Stauffer and John Terelle, and joined by producers Amanda Nazario and Karen Martin. We dive into the world of audio - from its origins to the high-tech present - and tell plenty of stories along the way.
Jim Stauffer
Sound Designer, Composer, Producer at HOThead Creative.
Jim's creativity and ability to bring projects to life coupled with his offbeat sense of humor has kept a wide range of clients insisting on his services. Highly regarded as an innovative sound designer, musician, and recording engineer of spots, TV shows, podcasts, animated series, trailers, shorts and documentaries he is also a gifted foley artist with a tremendous range of vocal fx's. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards including ProMax, BDA's, Parents' Choice Award, Manny Awards, Annies, Ambies, Shorty Award, Signal Awards and Emmy's.
John Terelle
Sound Designer, Musician, Composer
Specializing in audio design, mixing, and composition across media platforms. John also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at SAE institute, mentoring future music production talent.
Amanda Nazario
Amanda is a DJ and voice over artist whose aesthetics were informed by her stepfather Tom Clack from an early age. She currently hosts Out Here in the Field on WFMU, a radio show devoted to field recordings and sound effects. When not wearing headphones, she cares for pets and thrifts home decor in Manhattan.
Karen Martin
Creative Story Architect or just a producer!
She is an Emmy-nominated creative leader with a shelf that includes the Gracie for Excellence in Journalism , Ambies, Signal, Parents’ Choice, and Shorty Awards. She’s spent her career leading teams, nonprofits, and kids’ media professionals — always with curiosity and purpose.
Pippin
The Parp Pup
Growls on cue and barks, too!
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