Meet Shalev Alon

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Shalev Alon. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Shalev below.

Hi Shalev , thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?

I believe my work ethic comes from a combination of my upbringing, my life experiences, and the path I’ve built in my career. I grew up watching my parents, who are farmers, work hard every single day with incredible dedication, patience, and care for their work. That mindset of showing up consistently, even when things get tough or results aren’t immediate, really shaped the way I approach everything I do.

Over the years, my work experience has pushed that mindset even further. Starting from playing guitar in a band, I learned the importance of teamwork, showing up for others, and understanding the full process of creating music. As I transitioned into the professional world, I realized that being a good musician wasn’t enough I needed to work harder, to develop my skills as a mixing engineer, and to truly understand every detail of the production process.

When I moved into the post-production and film scoring world, working alongside some of the top composers and engineers in the industry, I quickly learned that the people who succeed are not necessarily the most talented, they’re often the ones who show up early, stay late, listen carefully, and put their clients’ needs first. I’ve always carried that with me. I make it a point to treat every project, big or small, with the same level of care and attention, knowing that my reputation is built on consistency, patience, and genuine passion for what I do.

I truly believe that success comes from showing up every day with the same level of commitment, whether you’re working with a first-time artist or a world-class composer. That’s how I approach every project always fully in, always ready to push myself to deliver the best possible result.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m Shalev Alon, an award-winning mixing and mastering engineer for video games, film, and TV based in Hollywood. I started my journey as a guitarist when I was 10 years old, later producing music for artists across different genres. Over time, I found my true passion in helping other artists bring their creative visions to life through mixing and sound.

What excites me most is being part of that magical moment when a piece of music evolves from an idea into something that can truly move people. Whether it’s for a film, a video game, or an independent album, I bring the same level of dedication, care, and collaboration to every project. I believe in working as one with my clients—with no ego and full transparency—to make the music the best it can be.

My career took off after I moved to Los Angeles and studied at the Musicians Institute College of Music. After just three months, I landed an interview at Remote Control Productions (Hans Zimmer Studios), where I had the chance to learn from world-class composers and engineers like Hans Zimmer, Henry Jackman, John Debney, and Allan Meyerson. Since then, I’ve worked at top studios including Disney, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros, Netflix, and more. I’ve been part of projects for movies, TV shows, video games, and live shows at Disneyland Parks, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Some of my career highlights include working alongside Brad Haehnel on projects like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, A Minion Short, and Hotel Transylvania Short, and winning both the Intercontinental Music Award for I Don’t Understand and the Hollywood Music in Media Award for She Dreams at Sunrise.

Right now, I’m continuing to grow my network and work on exciting new collaborations across the film, television, and gaming industries. I’m always looking to connect with passionate artists who want someone who will care about their music as much as they do.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you don’t have to wait to “make it big”—if you’re getting paid to do what you love, you’ve already made it.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

I will devide this answer to 3 parts:

1. Persistence:
There were many times when the door didn’t open right away. I learned that you have to keep showing up whether it’s sending one email a day, going to one event a week, or simply staying available. It’s about trusting the process and understanding that success is often a long game. For anyone starting out: don’t get discouraged by slow progress. Keep putting yourself out there consistently you never know when the right opportunity will come.

2. Collaboration & People Skills:
At the end of the day, people like to work with people they enjoy being around. Having the skills is important, but being a good person to work with, someone who listens, who respects the team, and who brings good energy to the room that’s what gets you hired again. I always say: “You need two out of these three to get the job be on time, be professional, or be a good hang.”
My advice: focus on building genuine relationships. It’s just as important as building technical skills.

3. Adaptability:
In my field, technology evolves quickly. There were times when I was asked in interviews if I knew how to work with certain software or gear and even if I wasn’t fully familiar, I had the confidence I could learn it fast. The ability to adapt, stay curious, and keep learning new tools has been crucial. If you’re early in your journey, don’t be afraid to take on challenges that are a little outside your comfort zone it’s how you grow.

Success doesn’t come from one big moment—it’s a combination of many small, consistent steps. If you stay persistent, build strong relationships, and keep learning, you’ll put yourself in the right place at the right time.

Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?

The most impactful thing my parents did for me was teaching me the value of hard work through their own example. They are farmers, and growing up I saw firsthand what it means to commit fully to something, to wake up early, work long hours, and stay dedicated even when things get tough or unpredictable.

They never needed to sit me down and give me a big life lesson just watching them was enough to shape my work ethic. It taught me that real success comes from consistency, patience, and showing up every single day. That mindset stayed with me throughout my career and helped me push forward, even during moments when things felt impossible.

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