Born and raised in Alice TX, Mark Turk had spent his early years studying and performing music.

Mark left Alice in 1995 to attend Texas State University in San Marcos TX. He studied business at the University however, he could not escape the allure of music. He began performing with local bands. Upon graduating, Mark moved to Austin Texas to be in the middle of the live music capital of the world.

For the next 10 years Mark performed, recorded, and toured with local musicians.

In 2007 Mark enrolled at MediaTech where he was certified in audio engineering.

Since then, Mark has been producing and engineering at local studios and teaching private music lessons on bass, guitar, piano, and voice.

RESUME

Employment:
08/2008-01/2011:  Larsen Records, Austin, TX
Studio manager, musician and audio engineer
08/2008-present: Mercury Music, Dripping Springs TX
Teach guitar, piano, and voice lessons
05/2008-present: Abuelo’s Food Embassy, Austin, TX
Booking music performers for the restaurant’s patio

Audio Engineering Experience:
Audio engineer for Larson Records, Austin, TX
Using Cubase SX, Sony Sound Forge
Music production- Jessica Riddle Jacobs, Joe Dowdle, Will Dupuy, Mopa, Killer Crocs of Uganda,
The Ceo’s, Eddie Saenz, Blair Boies and others

ADR for short films ”Her Special Spot” and "The English Girl" for director Dustin T. Warden.
MediaTech Institute
Classes in audio engineering, audio mastering, ADR, sound design, music composition, music theory, live sound reinforcement and music business.
Worked on ProTools HD, API board, Yamaha Digital 02R, and Digidesign controller
Mixed and mastered live SXSW album for Jeff Metal

Education:
Audio Engineer Diploma
September 2008, MediaTech Institute at Arlyn Studios, Austin TX             
Bachelors in Business Administration
May 2000, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
School of Business Management/Marketing
(Accredited by American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business)

Performance Experience

2009-present:  Vocalist/Bass/Songwriter for cover/original band OJ and The Broncos
2009:  Bass guitar for “Survivor” cast member, Joe Dowdle

2008-2009:  Bass guitar for rock novelty band, Jolly Garogers of Austin, TX
Opening for national acts Tommy Tutone, the Scabs, and onstage with Van Wilks
Fox Morning News television appearance
Performing at music festivals “Batfest”, “Colony Days” and “Pecan ST. Festival”
2006-2007:  Bass guitar for pop rock band, J. Price of Austin, TX.
Music licensed to CBS, Nickelodeon
Open for national acts Bob Schneider, John McLaughlin
Sponsorship from Martin Guitars, Power Bug Batteries
2006/2007 SXSW artists
2003-2005:  Lead guitar for progressive rock band, Mopa of Austin, TX.
2004 Zippo Hot Tour National semi-finalists, feature on national television
2004 SXSW artists
1997-2002:  Rhythm guitar/backing vocal for alternative rock band, Pavlov’s Dogs of San Marcos, TX

Album, “Disturbing Likes of Fashion” produced/engineered by Grammy winning engineer-Steve Chadie
Participated in 2000 Vans Warp Tour and 2001 Pepsi Spring Break “Bandimonium” at Club La Vela in Panama City, Florida.
Open for national acts Green Day, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Blue October, Vallejo, and Dexter Freebish
Sponsorships from Shiner Bock and Gibson Guitars.

1992-1995:  High School Drum line.