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MIKE 13

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I’m Mike 13, an accomplished music composer and director with extensive experience in music creation, direction, and production across media platforms.

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I’m Mike 13, an accomplished music composer and director with extensive experience in music creation, direction, and production across media platforms. I partner with major labels, artists, and producers to conceptualize and execute multimedia marketing and programming strategies, while also composing original instrumental music for synchronization licensing and soundtrack placements.

My background combines deep music-theory knowledge, orchestration skills, and hands-on familiarity with digital audio workstations, as well as leadership roles spanning content development, performance tracking, and rights/royalty coordination. I’m excited to bring my composition, orchestration, and music direction expertise to projects that help elevate audio quality and support AI training initiatives through strong, original musical craftsmanship.

-Session Guitar Credits: Chris Brown, RUN DMC, Wyclef Jean, Eminem, DJ Khaled, Nas (nominated for Grammy), Jeff Beck, DJ Premier, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, Fugees, Pauley Perrette, Anthony Hamilton Joe Budden, Jelly Roll, and many more.

-Composer Credits: NCIS, NCIS: LA, Criminal Minds, Ray Donovan, True Blood, From The Cut (feature film), as well as MTV/VH1 and Fuse TV.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience

Senior Director · 13 MEDIA, INC.Mar 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 9 mos

Partnered with major record labels, artists, and producers to conceptualize and execute comprehensive multimedia marketing strategies. Authored and refined promotional, editorial, marketing, and programming content tailored to network brands, target audiences, and campaign objectives across social media platforms. Orchestrated and managed multi-faceted social media campaigns for artists affiliated with premier record labels, including content development and performance tracking. Composed and produced original instrumental music for synchronization licensing opportunities and soundtrack placements.

Sr. Coordinator · Warner Music Group | Warner Chappell MusicFeb 2006 – Mar 2010 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Directed daily operations of the Warner Chappell Writers Studio, including task scheduling and duty delegation. Spearheaded migration of the Warner Chappell song catalog into a bespoke digital database. Generated and managed cue sheets and liaised directly with Performance Licensing Societies to ensure accurate royalty distribution.

Media Coordinator · MTV Networks (via AOL/CM)Sep 2004 – Feb 2006 · 1 yr 6 mos

Facilitated creation, production, and dissemination of innovative creative and editorial content across diverse properties and media platforms. Authored and edited promotional, editorial, marketing, and programming copy optimized for network brands and specific audiences. Cultivated collaborative relationships with producers, editors, writers, marketing teams, and music/creative teams to develop and implement integrated multimedia content initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business · New York University1999 – 2004

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