Music producer and owner of production and publishing LLC.…

Michael Ian Gourd

Music producer and owner of production and publishing LLC.…

Available to hire

Music producer and owner of production and publishing LLC.

Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Substitute YO LA Teaching Artist at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
October 1, 2025 - Present
Provides after-school music instruction for students to explore instrumental techniques, rehearsal etiquette, music theory, music history, and cultural appreciation.
Soccer Coach (Head Soccer Coach for Boys Grades 6-8) at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Head soccer coach for boys in grades 6–8, blending athletics and education to inspire teamwork and sportsmanship. Uses musical knowledge to curate motivational music for practices and games.
Owner at Twenty Link, LLC
January 1, 2025 - Present
Owns and runs a music business specializing in music production, instrumental instruction, and live performances.
Music Teacher at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025
Collaborates with teachers, families, and school staff to create an interdisciplinary curriculum for TK–8. Maintains student learning records and adjusts curriculum based on students’ intellectual and artistic abilities for 500+ students.
Vibraphonist at Jesse McBride and the Next Generation Big Band
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Performs notable shows including Jazz Fest and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Provides weekly gigs at the Prime Example.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Jazz Studies) at Loyola University New Orleans
August 1, 2014 - May 1, 2019
Study Abroad (Music) at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
May 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018

Qualifications

Anchor Award for Excellence (Certificate of Recognition) - Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
January 1, 2025 - July 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization

Skills

Experience Level