Chanze Xiong

sound engineer / musician

sound engineer / musician

Biography

hanze Xiong is a music artist, sound engineer, and storyteller whose creative work centers on identity, memory, and lived experience. He began writing and performing after first connecting with In Progress more than three years ago, where he found a space to develop both his artistic voice and technical skills. Since then, he has grown into a dedicated practitioner of music production, using sound as a medium for personal expression and cultural storytelling. Over the past year, he has also served as a peer mentor at In Progress, supporting other emerging artists as they build confidence and technical ability.

A defining element of Chanze’s work is his commitment to exploring Hmong identity through music. His songs often weave together personal narrative, family history, and collective memory. One of his recent projects features his father’s migration story, performed entirely in the Hmong language, reflecting his intention to preserve language and honor intergenerational experiences through sound. By grounding his work in cultural storytelling, Chanze creates music that resonates both personally and communally.

Technically, Chanze approaches music with a strong focus on sound engineering and production craft. He is attentive to the details of vocal performance, layering, and sonic texture, aiming to create recordings that are both emotionally impactful and technically refined. His dual role as artist and engineer allows him to shape projects from concept to final mix, strengthening his ability to translate ideas into polished work.

As he continues to grow, Chanze remains committed to mentorship, collaboration, and cultural expression.

QUALIFICATIONS

Chanze is proficient in using Pro Tools for recording, editing, and producing music. He has hands-on experience with vocal recording, mixing, and mastering to achieve professional-quality sound. He writes and arranges original songs that integrate storytelling and cultural themes. He is also comfortable working across multiple multimedia software environments to support music and creative production.

skills

  • software applications: Pro Tools

  • vocal mixing and mastering

  • vocal recording

  • song writing

  • multimedia software applications

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