About me
From a Musical Family to the Front of House
My name is Isaiah Brown, professionally known as BrownAudio. I was born in 1992 into a family deeply rooted in music.
My aunt played bass guitar, my mother sang in the church choir, and my father was a sound engineer, guitarist and keyboard player. Although I grew up surrounded by music, my father was never the person who directly taught me the craft.
Instead, my early technical inspiration came from my uncle, who loved playing acoustic guitar. He also introduced me to recording through tape recorders and radio cassette players. Those early experiences sparked my curiosity about sound and how it could be created, captured and reproduced.
As I grew older, I developed my skills on the piano and eventually owned my own studio. I later joined the church as a keyboard player and praise leader. That was where my journey into live sound truly began.
My pastor, Paschal Mnemwa, would arrive early to set up the sound system and return to pack it away after every service. Watching him work gave me the opportunity to enter the world of live audio. He became my first practical mentor, teaching me the fundamentals of equalization, crossovers and digital mixing consoles.
Recognizing my interest and potential, he introduced me to established Tanzanian engineers, including Keppy Kiombile and Jeddy DC. Through their influence and the wider professional environment, I continued learning, developing my technical understanding and building the confidence to stand on my own.
My journey took another important turn when I met Precious Tawo, FOH engineer and production leader associated with Davido. Today, he is my mentor, and he was the person who introduced me to Davido’s technical crew.
That connection transformed my perspective on live sound and production. It challenged me to think beyond mixing and understand the bigger picture: preparation, technical coordination, decision-making and the responsibility of leading a production.
Over time, I became more confident in my ability to understand what I was doing, why I was doing it and how my decisions affected the entire show.
Today, I serve as the Official FOH Engineer and Production Leader for various events, continuing to develop my craft while pursuing opportunities to contribute to major international productions and touring teams.
I am proud of how far I have come, but I remain humble enough to recognize how much there is still to learn.
“Great sound is engineered through preparation, precision and execution.”— Isaiah Brown