If you were to ask Katelyn where she’s from, she wouldn’t hesitate for a second. She’d tell you, with certainty, that her soul was born in Nashville, Tennessee. While she originally hails from Chicago and spent some years in Tampa, Florida, it’s in Music City where she has truly found her home and calling. A skilled recording and mix engineer, Katelyn has carved out a remarkable career in the music industry. After earning her B.S. in Audio Engineering Technology from Belmont University, she quickly immersed herself in the business, rising through the ranks at Ocean Way Studios on the iconic Music Row.

Music took hold of her early—piano lessons came first, followed some time later by guitar, and soon, a dedication to thumbstyle guitar—a genre steeped in the tradition of greats like Merle Travis and Chet Atkins. In 2018, Katelyn’s passion and relentless pursuit of excellence paid off. She won the National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame “Home of the Legends” Competition, earning the title of Grand Champion. Katelyn became only the second person ever to sweep the championship, and the first woman to do so. This achievement garnered significant attention, putting her in front of radio and television audiences, and catching the eye of world-renowned musicians like Tommy Emmanuel and Doyle Dykes.

Today, while Katelyn continues to play guitar in her spare time, she is a highly sought-after engineer, known for her technical expertise and sharp ear. Her work spans major labels, independent artists, video game developers, the motion picture industry, and commercial advertising agencies. Katelyn’s diverse list of credits includes artists such as Bon Jovi, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Cody Fry, Brooks & Dunn, Zach Bryan, Dierks Bentley, and Joss Stone, as well as composers Yoshihiro Ike, Chris Lennertz, Jeff Morrow, Wilbert Roget II and Blake Neely. Additionally, she has contributed to projects for major brands and platforms such as HBO, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney, Bungie, EA Sports, Ubisoft, and Player First Games.

Throughout her career, Katelyn has remained dedicated to her craft, blending technical precision with a deep musical intuition. Her commitment to excellence continues to drive her work, ensuring that each project she touches resonates with the highest standard of artistry and sound. Katelyn’s journey is a testament to the calling we all share—to bring beauty, truth, and grace into the world in the ways that we are each uniquely equipped.