ME...

WHO I AM

Hello, my name is Jarek and I am full-stack music producer and audio engineer.

I also have strong knowledge of the musical instruments industry, products development & management and I have solid knowledge of online marketing.

I am located in Czech Republic (The Heart of Europe) and I work remotely for musicians from all over the world. I have already worked for people from all continents except Antarctica, haha ;)

THE JOURNEY

My path to this profession was fairly straightforward.

I took piano lessons for a while as a child, but during my teenage years, I fell in love with the electric guitar, and that was that.

That naturally led to an interest in audio technology, recording, and so on.

As a teenager, I had a part-time job translating user guides and manuals for recording equipment from English — that was crucial for my future direction. There were a couple of attempts to recruit me into the university program at VUT (Brno University of Technology), but I didn't go for it; I was already capable of handling the university-level "Audio and Studio Technology Practice" course while still in high school, so studying at VUT just for the sake of a degree would have been a waste of time for me.

Since I wanted to focus on modern musical styles — and around 2006 there were practically no opportunities to study that in the Czech Republic — I decided in 2008 to simply start a business and gain experience by actually doing the work.

I gained my production experience primarily through international discussion forums, various courses, books, and YouTube.

Well, after 20 years in the field, you’re bound to learn a thing or two.

Since around 2011, my client base has been primarily international. I’ve worked with musicians from every continent (except Antarctica), with a strong focus on the USA. Some of my productions have millions of streams on Spotify, and some were the most played tracks in the Pacific region for months. Yet, here in the Czech Republic, those productions don't really ring a bell for anyone.

On top of that, alongside music production, I spent 16 years developing audio hardware and software. I’m not a programmer(coder); I started at Audified as a tester, factory preset creator and in-house composer. But over a few years, I worked my way up to become the Product Owner for the entire portfolio, as well as Marketing Director and Product Director. So, even though I don't have a university degree, I spent years leading teams of university graduates and generating millions in revenue for the company.

I also helped develop the interdisciplinary Audio Engineering program at VUT-JAMU faculties. I trained JAMU faculty (Janacek Academy of Musical Arts) members in modern music technology and sound processing, designed the entrance talent exams, and worked for three years at the JAMU research and development center.

My path is truly built on practical experience, continuous agile growth, and personal development.

These days, I occasionally provide strategic consulting for small businesses and startups, and sometimes handle interim management or corporate training — though that’s a minor part of what I do, mostly just for variety.

Since 2026, I’m working on my own products for musicians and building a small online store, alongside a lot of music production work.

MY GOAL / MISSION

In short, my main goal is to help musicians get all they need to let their talent shine.

But it's not that simple.

What if an artist wants to record in his house, what if an artist doesn't have enough money to invest into the song as much as it deserves?

What if an artist doesn't know how to arrange a full-band song?

What if an artist needs something really special?

That's why I am developing my Jarek Musil Network.

To offer everything an artist could need to let his talent shine.

BUT!

Even if an artist gets the most out of his song idea, even if he gets great recording, even he gets killer sound for his recording, even he gets awesome music video,

it means nothing if no one cares.

Even if an artist gives a strong story / message / emotions into the song, it means nothing if no one will hear it.

It means nothing if the impact of the artist is near zero.

That's why my mission cannot end once the final master audio file is ready for distribution.

My mission is more than that.

That's why I started learning marketing.

Because my main long-term goal is to be able to help musicians get their music written, recorded, mixed and mastered, released, monetized.

I want to teach artists effective marketing strategies to get back their big investments (both time & money) they have put into their music.

And to even get profit.

And repeat...

It takes years and 10.000 iterations!

SCOPE OF SERVICES

MUSIC: Production, Songwriting, Arrangements, Session Players

AUDIO: Recording, Editing, Re-Amping, Mixing, Mastering

VIDEO: How-To / Tutorial Videos, Music Videos, Lyric Videos, Product Videos, Video Reviews

PRODUCTS: Ideas, Positioning, UX/UI, Sound Design, Reviews, Management

MARKETING: Ideas, Positioning, Strategy, Content, Management

HOW I WORK

I am strongly oriented on customers' needs, I am always trying my best to come with strong product/service values and ideas.

I love searching for problems customers are dealing with and then designing the right solutions in the products or services.

WORK ROLES

Music Production

In 2002 I started as a teenage guitarist and singer, gradually played in several bands both amateur and professional. Sung in a choir, played in live rock and metal bands as well as in a party band. In 2008 I moved forward to the professional music production, songwriting & arranging. I am experienced with wide range of genres, mostly guitar-oriented.

Audio Engineering

In 2010 I have started working as a professional audio editing, mixing & mastering engineer.

I'm endlessly developing my skills in all areas of audio engineering.

I'm always looking for some distinctive tonalities to make the band stand out while guaranteeing the industry standard sound quality.

Audio Gear Development

In 2007 I started the collaboration with Czech company Audified/Audiffex (D-Sound). I started creating the factory presets for products such like inTone Guitar Pro and making audio demos. Later I became plug-in/app tester. In 2016 I became quality assurance, projects coordinator, sound design specialist and Product Owner Assistant. In 2018 I became a product owner of the first product designed and managed by me. Gradually I became Product Owner of the whole Audified portfolio and upgraded to Director of Products role.

From 2018 to 2022 I have designed and developed over 20 plug-in titles, I have been preparing tens of hardware products that haven't been released (yet).

The most successful products I have developed with Audified were ToneSpot plug-in series and AmpLion. I have been working on and managing some plugins with big-name partners such like M-Audio, TC Electronic, DW Drums, Gallien & Krueger, JAMSTACK, Stradivari violins, Steven Slate, Eddie Van Halen, LANDR or Computer Music.

I love the development process, designing and improving products that help engineers and musicians to speed-up their workflow and get new tones & vibe in their productions.

Network

In 2018 I started building my Jarek Musil Network to enhance the complexity of services, to help bands and musicians find the right solution for their needs and fit their budgets.

Marketing

When I was developing audio plug-ins along with my music production career, I have realized that even you have the perfect product or service, but you are not able to deliver it to the right people, it means nothing.

No value.

That's why I started learning marketing back in 2020.

In 2022 I started working as a freelance marketing consultant for artists and small companies.

I believe in content strategies and inbound marketing.

PERSONALITY

I am really a nice guy, positive-thinking and melancholic.

I am very non-conflicting and always trying to find the win-win solution.

Based on the Wealth Dynamics test I am "The Mechanic".

Based on the MBTI test I am ENFJ - Protagonist.

I am perfectionist and I like to finish things.

I am extremely systematic and I love improving systems and processes.

The way I learn new things is by absorption.

For me, the context and wider image is becoming very crucial in everythiong I do.

HOBBY

I am doing acrobatic rock and roll dance with my wife (main class - contact style), I like hiking with my family and playing CCGs with my son.

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OK, that´s me...

Now, let´s talk about your musical dreams!