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Rafa Sardina

Rafa Sardina

Rafa Sardina – Award-Winning Music Producer, Engineer & CEO of Abbey Road Institute Los Angeles

Rafa Sardina is a world-renowned music producer and engineer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. A 19-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winner, he has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Alejandro Sanz, and Plácido Domingo. Today, he leads Abbey Road Institute Los Angeles as its CEO, shaping the next generation of music professionals.

A Legacy of Excellence in Music Production & Engineering

Born in Gernika, Basque Country, Spain, Sardina began his journey as a musician before transitioning into production and engineering. Moving to Los Angeles in the early 1990s, he quickly built a reputation as one of the most sought-after professionals in the industry. His work has earned multiple Grammy Awards, including four for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, showcasing his unmatched expertise in creating sonic masterpieces that enhance an artist’s vision.

Leadership & Influence in the Music Industry

Beyond the studio, Sardina is a key leader in the music industry. He currently serves as Governor for the Los Angeles Chapter of the Grammy Awards and previously held positions such as Chairman of the Producers & Engineers Wing at the Recording Academy (2016), Trustee of the Latin Grammys, and Vice-Chairman & Founding Member of CPI (Círculo de Productores e Ingenieros)—the premier organization for producers and engineers in Latin America, Brazil, Spain, and Portugal.

Executive Producer & Advocate for Music Education

Sardina played a pivotal role in the Latin Grammy’s Person of the Year gala/show in 2017 and 2018, serving as Executive Producer and Music Producer for tributes honoring Alejandro Sanz and Maná. Passionate about music education, he regularly speaks at conferences and workshops, sharing his knowledge with aspiring musicians, producers, and engineers.

With an illustrious career and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Rafa Sardina continues to shape the future of music production and engineering, both as an industry leader and as the visionary CEO of Abbey Road Institute Los Angeles.