Milan "Minja" Sretenovic
Music Producer, Mixing Engineer

Vibration Chef

Before Milan Sretenovic became known as the Vibration Chef© for challenging musicians to think differently and inspiring production habit transformation across the globe, he had to first conquer some challenging personal and professional obstacles. Although the studio is in Austin, TX, Milan was born and lived in Serbia until 2003. He moved to the US to follow his passion leaving behind his band, his family & friends and even a bar that he co-owned, but he was driven to pursue a dream.

At the beginning of his career he was spooked into believing you're "not ready" to use certain tools and techniques. By building confidence, completion and consistency he escaped being trapped in that mindset.  

Milan is an inspirational example of how adversity in life seeds the success of the future.


Jump ahead a few short years, and Milan’s been responsible for a success story of his own. He has also transformed over 750 struggling recording/live sound students for over 12 years as a teacher at ACC by jump-starting their career in short amount of time. He founded Minja’Sound LLC, one of Austin’s most successful studios. Having worked at The Parish Venue for more than ten years with artists such as Tito Puente Jr., Speak, Sara Bareilles, Alpha Rev, and Blind Date, he is an outspoken musician advocate and Vibration Chef© Mentor.

He is a sound engineer and music producer with the heart of a teacher, focused on the long-term growth of the artist.

I’ve worked with Milan as a Promoter Rep from 2013 to present. His wealth of knowledge as an audio engineer, consistent professionalism and positive demeanor are beyond reproach. I always look forward to working with him.

Crisene Casper
C3 PRESENTS

I have been playing saxophone professionally since 1983 & have never run across a sound engineer with better ears than Milan Sretenovic. He is very accommodating and his attention to detail in both recording & live sound is unsurpassed. Your personal sound and your recording project’s sound will never be better than when it is in Milan’s hands.

Scott Benner

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Under Milan's tutelage, I was able to make a giant step forward when entering the world of music production in a short amount of time. His focus and unflinching attention to detail in a live setting, as well as in the studio environment , inspired me to become a more well rounded audio engineer. I can’t thank Milan enough for helping usher me into my role as a live and studio audio engineer.

Craig Delony

Milan is one of the most inspiring, motivating, and HELPFUL teachers I’ve ever had in my life. Thanks to him, I’ve been able to find work as a sound engineer. He does have an amazing story.

April Tucker

I hope to take another class with you in the future. By the way, I used your routing system on my final project. I can't imagine working any other way now. Thank you for making us do it the hard way!

Matt Tyner

Minja provides exceptional audio engineering and quality service. Our organization has trusted the knowledge and expertise of Minja for over 8 years with 100% customer satisfaction. He is diligent about evaluating your personal needs, providing equipment recommendations and focusing on your personal preferences. We look forward to working with him in the near future!

Bridget Stephens

Of all the studios I've worked in, and all the engineers I've worked with, I can honestly say Milan Sretenovic ranks superlative. The tools this man possesses, both physically at his fingertips and intangible in his head, make the recording and mixing/mastering experience one of the best you can ask for. With Minja at the helm, you're guaranteed a near-perfect capturing of your vision during the recording stage, and once he gets going in the mixing/mastering phase, you'll hear your creation in a way you didn't know was possible. On top of that, he's just a fine human being and a joy to work with through the entire process.

Mike Roche

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I took Milan’s Audio Engineering I class. The concepts he presented were straightforward. He made time as an instructor to encourage all of his students, regardless of varying degrees of previous technical experience, to get comfortable with the mixing board and other equipment. I am inspired by his journey from Serbia to his current career as an instructor at ACC.

Anisa Moyo

I am a former student and love Milan's approach. I will continue my dream in music. 

Deaundra Rivers 

Minja is one of the best engineer's that I've had the pleasure of working with. He has great equipment and KNOWS what he is doing. Minja cares about every little step of the production process. I highly recommend his services. You won't be disappointed.

Jason Meekins

Never in my life did I imagine I would be doing live sound. When I took my first audio class with Milan, I remember thinking that I would never be able to grasp the concept; thankfully I was wrong. Milan is incredibly supportive, patient, and encouraging as a teacher. He’s there for you inside and out of class, and is always happy to answer questions. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as his student and am thankful for the opportunity to take multiple classes from him.

Taylor Kust

As student, intern and client of Milan, his technique and ability to mix is quite remarkable. He knows how to make a room sound great and make an artist feel confident and comfortable very quickly with their experience on the stage or in the studio. He is patience, listens to what the client is wanting and delivers a product beyond expectation. Finally as my instructor he has instilled the very fundamentals of studio and live sound signal flow and processing (both outboard and digitally) opening my mind to all the possibilities to create a great mix. With the tools I learned from Milan I have felt confident on any console I‘ve come across or any show or artist I encounter to give a great experience and mix. Thank you Milan.

Herbie Hernandez
(HVH Sound And Recording)

Milan was formally my Live Sound 1 teacher at ACC but quickly became a mentor and someone to cheer me and celebrate my progress. He is one of the most patient people I have ever had the pleasure of being around, willing to explain concepts multiple times, countless ways in order to ensure that not a single person gets left out in class. Milan is not only an excellent teacher but also an extremely well connected ally for anyone that matriculates through his program. His knowledge, experience, and kindness are unmatched in his field. It’s no secret that he is well known throughout Austin (and beyond) for possessing those qualities in his professional life. Thank you Milan !

Lucille Weatherby

I have had the opportunity to know, learn from, and work with Milan since 2008. As a teacher, I knew him to invest his time fully in being a successful instructor, being available to students both on and off the clock, and driven to encourage student success. As a coworker, Milan ensured equal responsibility, encouraged opportunity, handled every situation with a cool head and logical thinking, and was reliably honest. As a friend, I have always enjoyed forward/honest and substantial conversation and a great number of laughs. Milan has been an inspiration to me to embrace my personal strengths and a motivation for me to believe in the power of personal dedication. As cliche' as it may sound, Milan is as real as it gets

Jeremy Chance

If you are looking for someone who has run sound for about anything you can think of from a solo speaker to a full rock band, from a DJ and MC to a 20-piece orchestral performance, Milan has seen it. Milan Sretenovic is guaranteed to execute any gig or project with a warm professional demeanor and delivered clear crisp sound that artist and vans adore

Michael Austin Wheeler (Assist. Gen Mgr, Mohawk)

Milan is easily one of the best engineers I've worked with. He's extremely knowledgeable and won't hesitate to help anyone in any and every way possible. I couldn't recommend him enough

Brandon Milligan

Curtis Calderon Four freshmen

Three words! Professional, Knowledgable, Reasonable. There is none better than Minja. I have worked with Minja for over 7 years as he has maintained the live sound of Sweet Home - The Pinnacle of Praise in Round Rock, Tx. He has also been the foremost sound design and maintenance personnel for the church. He shows up on time, he works until the job is done, he is knowledgable about audio engineering, and he is reasonable in his pricing. There is no one else that comes to mind who I believe can manage your audio needs.

Rev. Larry T. Crudup

Milan has been by far the best audio teacher I've had! He really takes the time to explain the ins and outs of recording and mixing. Whether you're looking to perfect your studio or live skills, this is the guy right here! He is patient, knowledgeable, and has one of the best attitudes around. Any fears or doubts that I had were overshadowed by the passion and dedication that he has for his craft and it only made me want to work harder at getting better. It doesn't matter what your education level is, in my case zero, he knows exactly how to tackle your biggest concerns and give you the tools that you need to be successful. Learning from someone that loves what he does after all of these years is second to none."

Alejandra Gonzales
Student

Minja is everything I've ever hoped for in a professional sound administrator. Minja has worked for me since 2013 and has repeatedly demonstrated his excellent knowledge of the board, room, mics, vocal blending, etc. His skillset is unmatched. The pace and transition of our worship service requires timing and focus. Minja is very attentive throughout our service, responding to cues, making live adjustments of the sound to meet any impromptu requests and/or changes in songs, soloists, mics, etc., even in the midst of a performance. Minja is a valued member of our audio team and does a phenomenal job, week after week.

Dr. Dante D Wright I

Milan Sretenovic, a tremendous teaching colleague of mine at ACC, has a well-deserved reputation as the finest live sound engineer in Austin. His work with my ACC Jazz Ensembles has been impeccable, both in running sound for our performances and from the recording booth. A jazz ensemble requires a different approach than other bands and ensembles, and Milan really gets to the heart of what makes our sound work.

Steven Sodders
Dr. Professor, Dept. of Music

I've had the pleasure of working with Minja for four+ years. He is extremely professional, flexible and thorough. He is always approachable and willing to answer questions. I love his hands-on approach when working with our other team members. He is an amazing sound person; superbly balancing/blending the sound of our choir and our band. I highly recommend him and his services.

Tiffany L. Burleson-Predom
Director