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Seasoned 30+ year composer and audio engineering specialist with extensive experience in contemporary classical music, electroacoustic composition, digital audio production, and professional mixing and mastering.
Combines deep artistic expertise with advanced technical knowledge to deliver sophisticated, modern, and musically sound production, including scoring, sound design, and interactive systems.
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Work Experience
Technical Writer (Contract) at Blackmagic Design
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Authored documentation for DaVinci Resolve audio and postproduction work flows.
Technical Writer (Contract) at Universal Audio
January 1, 2018 - PresentCreated manuals for UA plugins, focusing on mixing and mastering tools.
Senior Technical Writer & Music Technology Specialist at Avid / Digidesign
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2026Authored manuals for Pro Tools, Sibelius, plugins, and audio hardware to support consistency across work flows. Provided musical and audio work flow expertise for product development, contributing to user experience.
Lecturer at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2016Graduate Composition Workshop; Survey of Electronic Music; Repertoire for Composers; and related courses.
Assistant Professor at Tulane University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Harmony; Tonal Analysis; Twentieth-Century Techniques; Beginning/Intermediate Composition.
Visiting Scholar at Reed College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Lectured on techniques of contemporary composition and electronic music.
Technical Writer (Contract) at Submersible Music
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Developed documentation for DrumCore and KitCore.
Technical Writer at Submersible Music
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008Authored manuals for DrumCore and KitCore product line.
Assistant Professor at Tulane University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Harmony (MUSC -151/152); Tonal Analysis (MUSC -201); Twentieth-Century Techniques (MUSC -202); Beginning Composition (APMS -221); Introduction to Computer Music (MUSC -230 -Honors); Counterpoint (APMS -302); Intermediate Composition (APMS -321); The Music of Elliott Carter and Stravinsky; Interactive Computer Music Systems (MUSC -492) and related courses.
Senior Technical Writer & Music Technology Specialist at Avid / Digidesign
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003Authored manuals for Pro Tools, Sibelius, plugins, and audio hardware to support consistency across work flows. Provided musical and audio work flow expertise for product development, contributing to user experience.
Senior Technical Writer at Avid (previously Digidesign)
January 1, 2001 - PresentAuthored and edited manuals across the entire Avid/Digidesign product line, including multiple editions of the Sibelius and Pro Tools Reference Guides, plug-ins guides, and audio hardware guides; provided musical expertise for Pro Tools and Sibelius software development.
Technical Support Engineer & Technical Writer at BIAS Inc.
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Authored manuals, delivered support, and product demos (AES, NAMM, Musikmesse).
Technical Writer at Berkley Integrated Audio Software (bias-inc)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Technical writing and end-user support for Bias products and manuals (contract).
Technical Support Specialist at Rocket Network, Inc.
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Provided technical support and authored manuals for online collaboration.
Technical Support Engineer & Technical Writer at BIAS Inc.
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000Authored manuals, delivered support, and product demos (AES, NAMM, Musikmesse).
Technical Support Engineer and Technical Writer at Berkley Integrated Audio Software (bias-inc)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000Authored and edited manuals for all BIAS products, provided end-user support and training, and created product demonstrations at major international trade shows; and performed technical writing.
Reader at University of California, Berkeley
September 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Counterpoint (Music 154A), fall 1998.
Berkeley Young Musicians Program Instructor at UC Berkeley
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998Composition, Music Theory, Piano Class, and Secondary Piano Assistantships.
Instructor at Solano College
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Music Fundamentals; Jazz and Popular Music in America.
Instructor at University of California, Berkeley
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Beginning Musicianship; Introduction to Music; First-Year Harmony.
Graduate Research Assistant at University of California, Berkeley
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Co-Research with Professor David Wessel; Assistant Director University Chorus (1995–1996).
Composer & Audio Engineer (Independent) at Independent
January 1, 1990 - PresentComposed an extensive catalog of works for chamber ensembles, orchestra, septet, and electronics. Mixed and mastered recordings for electroacoustic works, live performances, and studio projects. Designed custom electronic instruments and interactive systems to develop unique sound palettes. Featured in SEAMUS, ICMC, Festival of New American Music, and major contemporary festivals.
Education
Ph.D. Music Composition at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999M.M. Music Composition at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993B.A. Music at Reed College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990Ph.D., Music Composition at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026M.M., Music Composition at San Francisco Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026B.A., Music at Reed College
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2026Qualifications
Subito Grant (American Composers Forum)
January 1, 2010 - April 17, 2026Grants from Meet the Composer
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Fromm Foundation Commission, Harvard University
January 1, 2003 - April 17, 2026Finalist in the ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Awards
January 1, 1997 - April 17, 2026Graduate Division Fellowship, University of California, Berkeley
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997Helen Williams Wallace and Morton Walker Scholarship, UC Berkeley
January 1, 1995 - April 17, 2026Bella Zellerbach Cross Scholarship, UC Berkeley
January 1, 1994 - April 17, 2026Composition Fellow, Oregon Bach Festival
January 1, 1994 - April 17, 2026Prix Maurice Ravel, Fontainebleau, France
January 1, 1993 - April 17, 2026Finalist in the ASCAP Foundation Grants to Young Composers
January 1, 1989 - April 17, 2026Reed Summer Creative Scholarship Grant
January 1, 1988 - April 17, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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