Community and Mentorship
audio pro network
A free private social network for audio professionals with a separate mentorship platform for the next generation.
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about

A Private social network built exclusively for the audio industry.

Audio Pro Network is a FREE, private global community created in 2008 as a noise-free alternative to the chaos of public social media. Here, audio professionals can actually connect and collaborate without dodging ads, bots, and privacy nightmares. There is also a dedicated mentorship platform within the network. It's a welcoming space where students and recent graduates can get real guidance from veteran audio pros who actually care about your success. It's time to pull the patch on big social, we hope you join us.
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our mentors

Through our platform, you’ll have direct access to experienced mentors who generously volunteer their time and expertise to help guide you on your career path. Unlike Facebook, our mentors are dedicated to your success, they’re industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you navigate the world of audio post-production. 


James David Redding
M.P.S.E. Re-recording Mixer, Sound Editor, Sound Designer
NYC Metro
James Wasserman
Re-recording Mixer, Sound Designer
Studio City, CA
Matias Caldarella
M.P.S.E. Re-recording Mixer, Sound Designer
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DeLaVanta Tabor
M.P.S.E. Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer, Music Producer
Mike Pipgras
Re-Recording Mixer & Sound Designer
Los Angeles, CA
Joshua Archer
Re-recording Mixer, Sound Designer
Washington
Gregory Vilfranc
M.P.S.E. Re-recording Mixer, Sound Editor, Sound Designer
Massachusetts
T.J. Callaway
M.P.S.E. Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Designer
Dallas, TX
Arno Stephanian
CAS, Foley Mixer - Supervisor Los Angeles
John Rogerson
Sound Designer and Mixer
United Kingdom
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join our worldwide network!

Professional Community
$0/mo

Exclusive to Full-Time Pros – You must be a full-time audio professional with at least 5 years of industry experience in fields like re-recording, production, music, sound design, dialogue editing, foley, and more.

Real Names Only – No company profiles, aliases, or pseudonyms. Your profile must reflect your actual professional identity.

Verification Required – You must provide one or more of the following for professional verification: IMDb profile, LinkedIn profile, Personal website/portfolio

Not Yet Qualified? – If you don’t meet the experience requirement, check out our Mentorship Platform to grow your skills and build industry connections!
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Mentorship Community
$0/mo

For Aspiring Audio Pros Only – This community is for students, recent graduates, and those transitioning into audio post-production.

Real Names Only – No aliases or company profiles. Your profile must reflect your actual identity.

Short Bio Required – Be prepared to write a brief bio explaining why you want to join and what you hope to gain from the community.

Engagement is Key – Ask questions, participate in discussions, and take advantage of mentorship opportunities.
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the founder

I originally founded the Audio Pro Network back in 2008 for a simple, vital reason: to give working audio professionals a private, algorithm-free space to connect, talk shop, and share raw industry insights away from the noise of social media.

Over the years, the network evolved. As traditional studio apprenticeships vanished and the barrier to entry grew higher, I realized APN needed to become more than just a closed room for veterans. It naturally expanded into a powerful platform for mentorship and career transition, bridging the gap between seasoned pros and the next generation of audio post-production talent.

My mission today is to eliminate industry gatekeeping by providing the direct professional relationships, workflow mastery, and honest feedback required to build a sustainable career. Through our global community hub and specialized tracks like the Audio Post Career Accelerator apprenticeship, we focus on true professional growth and real session work.

I believe success in this field should depend on your drive and the quality of your work, not on insider connections. Welcome to a network built on mutual support and real access.
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faq

What is Audio Pro Network?

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter can no longer successfully provide the security, dedication, and focus that private groups need. These platforms have grown so large that meaningful conversations are constantly pitted against trolls and misinformation. Audio Pro Network is a private niche social community dedicated to the audio industry, with a high signal to noise ratio and a separate mentorship platform, Audio Pro Network is supporting the industry as well as the next generation of audio professionals. If you aren’t already a member, consider joining and pull the patch on big social.

Why are the professional and mentorship communities free?

Professional membership has always been free and it was always my promise that it would remain so. There are already many free social networks, so charging for Audio Pro Network didn’t seem like the right thing to do.Mentorship: When I was young I was lucky to work with great people that mentored me from the very humble beginnings of my career. Nowadays that kind of generosity is very hard to find. I made the Mentorship Platform so I could give back to the industry I love.

What's The Audio Post Career Accelerator all about?

The Audio Post Career Accelerator kicks things up a notch with a massive amount of audio post practice sessions and personalized one-to-one coaching, job search assistance and more! Check it out at Audiopostaccelerator.com

How long have you been around?

I've been around for a pretty long time! My name is Joe Miuccio, the founder of Audio Pro Network, and I've been an audio post professional for over 30 years in New York City. I formed Audio Pro Network way back in 2008 as a private social network for verified audio professionals. In 2019 I launched the mentorship platform, successfully helping and inspiring members from all over the world.

Why did you start Audio Pro Network?

I wanted to increase my professional contacts in the industry and I wasn’t satisfied with the audio message boards and business networks of the day. Non-professional members on those sites contributed to misinformation and the experience was often an unfriendly one for me. So, I set out to create a welcoming, helpful environment with a bigger objective; Create a new, friendly pro audio culture, combined with an inclusive mentorship platform to help the next generation.

What's the difference between the professional and mentorship platforms?

The Professional membership is a private, invitation-only social network designed with a low noise floor. It offers a focused, professional environment with no trolls, bots, ads, or tracking. Professional membership is free for verified audio professionals and includes access to a range of community benefits.

The Mentorship community is separate from the Professional community. At its core, it operates with the same standards and structure, but with one key difference. Within the Mentorship platform, you will find private sub-communities led by individual volunteer mentors. These mentor-led spaces are independently run and maintained, allowing each mentor to guide and support their mentees in a more personal, hands-on way.
The Audio Post Career Accelerator
Learn Audio Post Like the Pros. By Doing It.
We call this one-of-a-kind program Sessions™: the world’s only virtual apprenticeship for audio post-production.

Gain access to the largest audio post practice library ever created for audio post; featuring 150 real-world practice sessions.

 Pro-Level Review: Get expert feedback on every single mix from a 30-year industry veteran. Learn exactly what clients and sound supervisors look for.

Guided Learning: Master the craft with step-by-step video tutorials and walkthroughs of real-world mixes.

Flexible Growth: This nearly 3-year virtual apprenticeship lets you build a massive, professional portfolio at a pace that fits your life.
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