I began my musical career with the Walt Disney Company and spent nearly two decades at Avid Technology, where I designed and delivered global audio curricula and built hands-on training around tools like Pro Tools, Sibelius, and Dolby Atmos. I blend performance, composition, and education to help professionals and students build real-world audio production skills, collaborating with partners such as Dolby, Waves, and SonarWorks to create engaging programs and experiences worldwide.

Andrew Hagerman

I began my musical career with the Walt Disney Company and spent nearly two decades at Avid Technology, where I designed and delivered global audio curricula and built hands-on training around tools like Pro Tools, Sibelius, and Dolby Atmos. I blend performance, composition, and education to help professionals and students build real-world audio production skills, collaborating with partners such as Dolby, Waves, and SonarWorks to create engaging programs and experiences worldwide.

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I began my musical career with the Walt Disney Company and spent nearly two decades at Avid Technology, where I designed and delivered global audio curricula and built hands-on training around tools like Pro Tools, Sibelius, and Dolby Atmos.

I blend performance, composition, and education to help professionals and students build real-world audio production skills, collaborating with partners such as Dolby, Waves, and SonarWorks to create engaging programs and experiences worldwide.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Curriculum Architect at Avid Technology
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Designed a cohesive audio curriculum, covering fundamental training (100 level) and targeted, role-based courses (audio recording, editing, mixing, music composition, and more). Programs involved Pro Tools, Sibelius, and Dolby Atmos; created much of the educational content, including Pro Tools 101 and Pro Tools 110. Courses are delivered worldwide via learning partners and are available in book/eBook form, with extensive exercises including music and post-production sessions.
Training Services Manager at Avid Technology
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2020
Helped design and implement a worldwide training partner program, building a network of partner schools and direct professional training. Managed regional training, expanded partner schools, student reach, and revenue; trained instructors, professionals, staff, and resellers across APAC and EMEA.
Musician and Arranger at Oriental Land Corporation (Tokyo Disney)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Live performer in the theme parks (tuba and bass) as part of an international artist program. Arranged the 2002 Halloween parade music, as well as numerous atmosphere band pieces.
Composer and Producer at Singularity Arts
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Composer and producer for projects including 'The Big Bang Experience' for the American Museum of Natural History; composer/laser graphics creator for 'Revelation' (Pangolin Laser Systems); composer and audio producer for 'Wonders of the Universe' (I-vision full-dome).
Producer at Audio Visual Imagineering
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Lead audio editor and engineer; created award-winning laser graphics shows for corporate events, theme parks, live tours, and science centers.
Musician and Arranger at Walt Disney World Co.
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1997
Live performer in various ensembles (tuba and bass); arranged atmosphere bands and event-related pieces for parades, ceremonies, and shows.

Education

Bachelor of Music Education at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Bachelor of Applied Music (tuba) at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other