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Jett Galindo is an Assistant Professor in the Music Production and Engineering (MP&E) department at Berklee College of Music. A Los Angeles-based Filipino Grammy-winning mastering engineer and vinyl cutter, she brings over a decade of industry experience from elite facilities such as The Mastering Lab (under Doug Sax) and The Bakery. Galindo has worked with prominent artists including Billie Eilish, Elvis Costello, Pink Floyd, and Pinar Toprak, and continues to influence the field through her academic and professional roles.
Her research and teaching interests center on audio engineering, music production, mastering techniques, vinyl record cutting, and music technology. She emphasizes demystifying mastering and empowering students to use accessible tools effectively. Her published articles on iZotope’s LEARN portal cover foundational and advanced topics in mastering, reflecting her educational philosophy.
The most recent articles highlight trends in mastering for diverse media, including vinyl, streaming, video games, and immersive audio. These works demonstrate her expertise across analog and digital domains, genre-specific approaches, and the psychological and technical aspects of sound. Her publications bridge practical engineering with broader artistic and technological considerations.
- 2025 Grammy Nominee for Album of the Year & Record of the Year (Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish) as Vinyl Cutting Engineer
- 2025 Grammy Nominee for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games (Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora by Pinar Toprak) as Mastering Engineer
- 2025 Grammy Nominee for Best Global Music Album (ALKEBULAN II by Matt B) as Mastering Engineer
- 2024 Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album (X Mí (Vol. 1) by Gaby Moreno) as Mastering Engineer
- 2024 Latin Grammy Award for Best Children's Album (¡A Cantar! by Danilo & Chapis) as Mastering Engineer
- 2023 Latin Grammy Award for Best Children's Album (Vamos Al Zoo by Danilo & Chapis) as Mastering Engineer
Galindo actively mentors students and shares industry insights, advocating for inclusivity in audio. She serves as Governor of the Recording Academy’s LA Chapter, a member of the P&E Wing Advisory Council, a board member of Women in Vinyl, and is involved with SoundGirls. She does not currently supervise any named students, but her educational outreach extends through workshops, articles, and institutional leadership.
She operates her own professional mastering studio in Hollywood, leveraging custom analog hardware and deep technical expertise. Her work supports a broad range of musical and media projects, from major film and game soundtracks to independent albums, reflecting a versatile and forward-thinking approach to audio mastering.
