Hi, I’m Kevin Christopher Teasley—a music director, composer, and producer with 25+ years of experience creating music for film, television, live events, and top recording artists. I’m the founder and CEO of TONIC Music + Creative, where I develop premium trailer and TV production music, sound design, and original scores for major studios, networks, and global talent. My career spans collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, and Kelly Clarkson, along with contributions to blockbuster films and top-tier TV productions. I lead teams, shape sonic worlds, and build production music libraries that move from stage to screen, with a focus on storytelling through sound.…

Kevin Christopher Teasley

Hi, I’m Kevin Christopher Teasley—a music director, composer, and producer with 25+ years of experience creating music for film, television, live events, and top recording artists. I’m the founder and CEO of TONIC Music + Creative, where I develop premium trailer and TV production music, sound design, and original scores for major studios, networks, and global talent. My career spans collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, and Kelly Clarkson, along with contributions to blockbuster films and top-tier TV productions. I lead teams, shape sonic worlds, and build production music libraries that move from stage to screen, with a focus on storytelling through sound.…

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Hi, I’m Kevin Christopher Teasley—a music director, composer, and producer with 25+ years of experience creating music for film, television, live events, and top recording artists. I’m the founder and CEO of TONIC Music + Creative, where I develop premium trailer and TV production music, sound design, and original scores for major studios, networks, and global talent.

My career spans collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, and Kelly Clarkson, along with contributions to blockbuster films and top-tier TV productions. I lead teams, shape sonic worlds, and build production music libraries that move from stage to screen, with a focus on storytelling through sound.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner & Composer at TONIC Music + Creative
December 31, 2015 - Present
Founded a premier trailer and TV production music company delivering custom scores and sound design. Developed comprehensive music and sound libraries used in high-profile projects. Collaborated with major studios including Warner Bros., Disney, Sony, Paramount, Netflix, Hulu, ABC, NBC, CBS, and HBO. J Lo,, Will Smith, Backstreet Boys, Coca Cola, Bebe Rexha, Chris Brown and more
Owner & Creative Director at Soundcheck Samples
January 1, 2014 - Present
Designed and produced professional sample libraries and sound assets for composers and producers worldwide.
Owner, Composer, Songwriter-Producer at Distortion Music & Sound Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2016
Created original music and sound design for film, TV, and advertising campaigns. Managed client relationships and oversaw production processes from concept to final mix.
Music Director & Keyboardist at The Unit
January 1, 2005 - Present
Oversee music direction for live concerts, award shows, and televised events. Conduct rehearsals, orchestrated arrangements, and directed ensemble performances.
In-House Composer/Producer, Sound Designer & Mixer at The Cimarron Group
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Composed, produced, and mixed music for films, trailers, and commercials. Executed sound design, ADR, VO recording, and audio editing to picture.
Class Piano Instructor at University of Virginia
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Class Piano instruction.
Instructor at Virginia Union University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Music Theory, Arranging, Composition, and Piano.
Piano Instructor at Guitar Center
December 31, 1989 - December 31, 1994
Private Piano Lessons.

Education

B.A. in Piano & Composition, Commercial Music and Production - Magna Cum Laude at Virginia Union University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Graduate Studies in Music Composition & Jazz Studies at University of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Film Scoring Program at UCLA Extension
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
B.A. in Piano & Composition, Commercial Music and Production - Magna Cum Laude at Virginia Union University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Graduate Studies in Music Composition & Jazz Studies at University of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Film Scoring Program at UCLA Extension
January 1, 2007 - March 8, 2026
B.A. at Virginia Union University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Graduate Studies in Music Composition & Jazz Studies at University of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Film Scoring Program at UCLA Extension
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
B.A. in Piano & Composition, Commercial Music and Production - Magna Cum Laude at Virginia Union University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
Graduate Studies in Music Composition & Jazz Studies at University of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Film Scoring Program at UCLA Extension
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education