I am a New York-based Music Director, Sound Designer, and Creative Producer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. My work spans live events, hospitality, film, television, and branded content, focusing on creating immersive sonic environments that enhance storytelling. I believe in the power of music to transform experiences and always strive to push creative boundaries. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with a range of talented artists and brands, contributing sound design for a Netflix series and producing content for renowned fashion campaigns. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can blend music, atmosphere, and narrative to elevate every project I undertake, whether it be on screen or stage.

Michael Edwards

I am a New York-based Music Director, Sound Designer, and Creative Producer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. My work spans live events, hospitality, film, television, and branded content, focusing on creating immersive sonic environments that enhance storytelling. I believe in the power of music to transform experiences and always strive to push creative boundaries. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with a range of talented artists and brands, contributing sound design for a Netflix series and producing content for renowned fashion campaigns. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can blend music, atmosphere, and narrative to elevate every project I undertake, whether it be on screen or stage.

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I am a New York-based Music Director, Sound Designer, and Creative Producer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. My work spans live events, hospitality, film, television, and branded content, focusing on creating immersive sonic environments that enhance storytelling. I believe in the power of music to transform experiences and always strive to push creative boundaries.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with a range of talented artists and brands, contributing sound design for a Netflix series and producing content for renowned fashion campaigns. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can blend music, atmosphere, and narrative to elevate every project I undertake, whether it be on screen or stage.

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Work Experience

Artist · Music Director · DJ at djdhundee.com
January 1, 1999 - Present
Directed and performed music programming for cultural, hospitality, and brand-driven events globally, curating live experiences for institutions and private clients including Cannes Lions activations.
Creative Director / Music Producer / Sound Designer at Dhundee (Freelance)
January 1, 2002 - Present
Composed original music and provided sound design for film, television, and branded content, delivering sound design for a Netflix series and collaborating with directors for storytelling alignment.
Content Producer at Paul Stuart
January 1, 2019 - Present
Led end-to-end branded content production, concepting, shooting, editing, and scoring original video content for fashion campaigns and digital channels.
Music Director (Freelance) at Columbia Records / Sony Music
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Directed music and sound for listening events featuring major artists and designed high-impact audio experiences for venues.
Audio Consultant & Client Liaison at Oswalds Mill Audio
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Advised on high-end audio system design for clients and served as a liaison to optimize system performance across multiple installations.
Artist-in-Residence (Sound & Visual Storytelling) at La Maison de Beaumont
August 1, 2025 - Present
Created original music, sound design, and visual content integrating environmental sound and cinematography, influencing ongoing creative projects.
Music Curator & Consultant at Instacart
June 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Developed national music programming and playlists, helping to define the sonic identity for major digital ad initiatives.
Strategic Partnerships Consultant at Artiphon
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Built and managed partnerships between Artiphon and major label and investment partners. Supported product exposure and funding opportunities through industry relationships.
Director / Head Instructor at B.E.A.T.
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015
Directed music education and creative technology programs for youth and community audiences. Presented workshops and lectures at institutions across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Producer, On-Air Promos & Music at Comedy Central
May 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007
Produced on-air promos, billboards, and music packages for Comedy Central. Coordinated with creative and post teams to deliver on-brand audio-visual content.
Assistant Engineer / Music Composer at Broadway Video
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Supported broadcast audio and post-production operations. Composed original music for promotional content and managed sound effects libraries used in broadcast workflows.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Film at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 1, 1999 - March 26, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Film at Art Institute of Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality