I am a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated songwriter, drummer, and record producer whose songs have topped charts worldwide and reached billions of listeners. Over decades, I’ve shared stages with musical legends, led as a musical director on world tours, and built a thriving career writing, producing, and performing across domestic and international markets. I’m known for melding deep musical intuition with practical production know-how, shaping songs from concept to finished master while mentoring artists and teams along the way. Today I fuse artistry with technology, exploring AI-driven music creation, immersive audio, and virtual performers. I run Atmosion and lead creative AI initiatives, developing immersive experiences for health, education, gaming, and entertainment. From my Asheville studio, I continue to compose, produce, and innovate at the intersection of sound, storytelling, and advanced digital tools, sharing knowledge through courses, documentation, and collaborations with global AI partners.

David Elliott Johnson

I am a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated songwriter, drummer, and record producer whose songs have topped charts worldwide and reached billions of listeners. Over decades, I’ve shared stages with musical legends, led as a musical director on world tours, and built a thriving career writing, producing, and performing across domestic and international markets. I’m known for melding deep musical intuition with practical production know-how, shaping songs from concept to finished master while mentoring artists and teams along the way. Today I fuse artistry with technology, exploring AI-driven music creation, immersive audio, and virtual performers. I run Atmosion and lead creative AI initiatives, developing immersive experiences for health, education, gaming, and entertainment. From my Asheville studio, I continue to compose, produce, and innovate at the intersection of sound, storytelling, and advanced digital tools, sharing knowledge through courses, documentation, and collaborations with global AI partners.

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I am a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated songwriter, drummer, and record producer whose songs have topped charts worldwide and reached billions of listeners. Over decades, I’ve shared stages with musical legends, led as a musical director on world tours, and built a thriving career writing, producing, and performing across domestic and international markets. I’m known for melding deep musical intuition with practical production know-how, shaping songs from concept to finished master while mentoring artists and teams along the way.

Today I fuse artistry with technology, exploring AI-driven music creation, immersive audio, and virtual performers. I run Atmosion and lead creative AI initiatives, developing immersive experiences for health, education, gaming, and entertainment. From my Asheville studio, I continue to compose, produce, and innovate at the intersection of sound, storytelling, and advanced digital tools, sharing knowledge through courses, documentation, and collaborations with global AI partners.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

AI Consultant & Creative Systems Specialist at Gear Kids / WifeHouse Creative
January 1, 2023 - Present
Independent contractor advising global AI firms on LLM outputs, audio annotation, model training for lyrics and narrative writing, audio structure, emotional output, and cross‑modal alignment; designs prompts, scoring guides, and evaluation frameworks to ensure coherence, creativity, and human‑aligned behavior.
Record Producer, Composer, Voice Actor, A&R at Gear Kids Creative
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead producer and composer for children’s media, voice acting and character performances, and artist development for domestic and international markets; built sonic branding and immersive experiences across multiple platforms.
Sonic Architect & Sound Library Creator at OUTPUT / ARCADE
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Created original sound libraries for AI-assisted music platforms; handled sample creation, editing, metadata tagging, and production workflow design; developed generative-ready resources with adaptive musical behavior.
Producer, Sync Licensing & Documentary Director at ORGANIC VINYL
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023
Produced and curated catalogs for sync and media licensing; directed the Amazon Prime modular‑synth documentary Patch CV: Controlling Voltage; oversaw publishing, licensing, and artist development.
Creative Identity Systems Architect at AI-EGO.AI
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed a system for developing human‑authored AI identities with emotional tone mapping, narrative consistency, voice identity, and adaptive traits; applied across entertainment, education, children’s media, narration, and virtual avatars.

Education

at Miami-Dade Community College
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
at University of Miami
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026

Qualifications

Multi - platinum
August 10, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Multi - platinum - Grammy nominated
August 10, 2012 - August 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services