I’m a self-taught musician who started writing and playing by ear at age 9, and I’ve spent five decades refining my craft as a composer, performer, and producer. I love crafting fully realized scores for film and media, collaborating with others, and adapting to changing performance needs with reliability and creativity. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition for Film, TV and Gaming from Berklee College of Music (Summa Cum Laude) and bring comprehensive experience in orchestration, scoring, studio recording, and live performance. I work with top-tier virtual instruments and DAWs, and I can sketch and develop film music quickly, often while watching the film for the first time. My work blends orchestral, cinematic, and mainstream styles to fit various periods and genres, with a focus on authenticity and storytelling through music.…

Jerid Walters

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I’m a self-taught musician who started writing and playing by ear at age 9, and I’ve spent five decades refining my craft as a composer, performer, and producer. I love crafting fully realized scores for film and media, collaborating with others, and adapting to changing performance needs with reliability and creativity. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition for Film, TV and Gaming from Berklee College of Music (Summa Cum Laude) and bring comprehensive experience in orchestration, scoring, studio recording, and live performance. I work with top-tier virtual instruments and DAWs, and I can sketch and develop film music quickly, often while watching the film for the first time. My work blends orchestral, cinematic, and mainstream styles to fit various periods and genres, with a focus on authenticity and storytelling through music.…

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I’m a self-taught musician who started writing and playing by ear at age 9, and I’ve spent five decades refining my craft as a composer, performer, and producer. I love crafting fully realized scores for film and media, collaborating with others, and adapting to changing performance needs with reliability and creativity.

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition for Film, TV and Gaming from Berklee College of Music (Summa Cum Laude) and bring comprehensive experience in orchestration, scoring, studio recording, and live performance. I work with top-tier virtual instruments and DAWs, and I can sketch and develop film music quickly, often while watching the film for the first time. My work blends orchestral, cinematic, and mainstream styles to fit various periods and genres, with a focus on authenticity and storytelling through music.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Producer, Session Musician at Jerid Walters Music
July 16, 2022 - Present
Compose Music for Film, Compose Music for Airplay, Record, Mix, Produce, Master, Orchestration, Scoring / Transcribe for live performance.
Film Composer, Orchestrator at Jerid Walters Music, LLC (self)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Compose, orchestrate, perform, produce and engineer original music tracks across cinematic, symphonic, classical, rock, and experimental genres for film, TV, and gaming. Lead music production from concept to final mix, including score sheets via Dorico and mixing/mastering in Cubase. Collaborate with producers and directors to ensure the score supports the narrative and pacing, while maintaining high-quality sound design and recording techniques.
Structural Engineering Consultant at West Coast Design and Consulting, Inc (self)
July 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022
Led engineering projects from conception through completion, ensuring alignment with client specifications and industry standards. Conducted client meetings to clarify needs and delivered project documentation. While primarily engineering-focused, integrated studio recording experience and music-related collaboration into creative problem solving when needed.
Project Manager, Drafter at MPA Architects, Inc.
March 1, 2007 - October 1, 2010
Managed project timelines and resource allocation; coordinated drafting and architectural tasks; ensured deadlines and quality standards. Leveraged organizational and communication skills gained from arranging music, composing scores, and performing live sessions to support cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Education

B.A. Composition for Film, TV and Gaming at Berklee College of Music (summa cum laude)
September 16, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Degree in Composition for Film, TV and Gaming also courses in Orchestration, Mixing, Producing and Mastering.
B.S. Civil Engineering at San Diego State University
September 2, 2012 - September 16, 2014
Civil Engineering Degree
Bachelor of Arts: Music Compositions For Film, TV And Gaming at Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering at San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013

Qualifications

Cubase (DAW)
September 16, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Record and Produce using Cubase
Producing
September 16, 2022 - September 16, 2025
Record, Mix and Produce all the Music I write, including Film Scores.
Multi-Instrumentalist
January 9, 1976 - September 16, 2025
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keys, Timpani, various percussion, Vocals.

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE608 Short Film "Spring" Full length (8min)
    This is an animated film by Blender Studios. I re-wrote all of the music for this short film. The music includes dramatic, cinematic, symphonic compositions as well as some short playful parts. I wrote, recorded, orchestrated, mixed and mastered the music in my personal studio.…
    uniE608 "Pacific Trail" is a travel documentary / advertisement
    This is an intro to the travel advertisement. I used grandiose instrumentation and orchestration for this piece to match the scenery. All instruments played and composed by Jerid Walters. No AI is ever used in my compositions.…
    uniE608 "Night of the Living Dead" Horror Film
    This is a composition for the opening credits. I kept the instrumentation simple, similar to John Williams "Jaws" theme. Repeating theme with random special effects and sounds.…
    uniE608 Buster and Billie (opening credits)
    This is an opening credit Film Cue Composition for the 1974 film "Buster and Billie." I kept the instrumentation very simple. I used a mandolin and an acoustic guitar. Both parts were written on the MIDI keyboard and a music library.…
    uniE608 "Cops" Film Cue (1922 slapstick comedy short film).
    Cops is a 1922 American two-reel silent comedy film about a young man (Buster Keaton) who accidentally runs afoul of the entire Los Angeles Police Department. This is the middle section of the film during the chase scene. As you can see, I composed the music and used instrumentation of the era. All music and instruments performed by Jerid Walters. No AI is ever used in my music.…
    uniE608 "Sprite"Fright" an End Credit Score
    This was a project to write music for the end credits. All percussion parts were performed by Jerid Walters as well as sound FX and other instruments. I never use AI on any of my music. All music written, orchestrated, performed, mixed, produced and mastered by Jerid Walters.…