Meet the Instructor

Zach Kornhauser

Zach Kornhauser is a Billboard-charting, RIAA-certified mastering engineer with more than fifteen years of experience shaping the sound of contemporary music. Formerly the head mastering engineer at Atlantic Records NYC, he’s worked on releases for Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Sia, Charli XCX, Ava Max, Alex Warren, and many others.

A proud Recording Academy member—and active participant in the Producers & Engineers Wing—Zach is equally dedicated to audio education. He has taught music production and critical listening to everyone from label executives to emerging artists, emphasizing objective listening, technical clarity, and creative exploration. His work is driven by a passion for sonic discovery and a commitment to elevating every project he touches.

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