I’m a composer, performer, and audio engineer from Boise, ID. I’ve worked with film, theater, and marketing companies to make music for a multitude of genres and ensembles.

Mike Ward

I’m a composer, performer, and audio engineer from Boise, ID. I’ve worked with film, theater, and marketing companies to make music for a multitude of genres and ensembles.

Available to hire

I’m a composer, performer, and audio engineer from Boise, ID. I’ve worked with film, theater, and marketing companies to make music for a multitude of genres and ensembles.

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Work Experience

Brewer at Mad Swede Brewing Company
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Operated production for a medium-sized craft brewery, working independently and with the head brewer. Brewed GABF & NABA award-winning beer, operated canning and bottling lines, performed CIP operations and equipment maintenance, and managed fermentation using laboratory equipment. Organized inventory and shipments, including forklift operation. Contributed to quality control and process improvements to enhance throughput and consistency.
Bartender at Mad Swede Brewing Company
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Bartended for 1 year before transitioning to production, providing customer service and beverage knowledge while gaining hands-on brewery experience.
Freelance - Musician, Composer, Performer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2011 - November 23, 2025
Collaborated with film, theater, and marketing companies to create music across rock and jazz genres. Played saxophone, guitar, and other instruments in multiple bands; composed music for film, theater, advertising, and classical works; engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered albums, podcasts, and compositions.
Security Guard at Boise Art Museum
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Monitored the museum during open hours to keep the art safe and ensure guest satisfaction. Assisted with event setup and teardown.
Musician, Composer, Performer at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - November 23, 2025
Worked with film, theater, and marketing companies to create music for diverse genres and ensembles. Played saxophone, guitar, and other instruments in several rock and jazz bands. Composed music for film, theater, advertising, and classical works. Engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered rock and jazz albums, podcasts, and original compositions.
Musician, Composer, Performer (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2011 - November 23, 2025
Worked with film, theater, and marketing companies to make music for a multitude of genres and ensembles. Played saxophone, guitar, and various instruments in several rock and jazz bands. Composed music for film, theater, advertising, and classical works ranging from small ensembles to full orchestra. Engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered rock and jazz albums, podcasts, and my own compositions.

Education

Master Certificate in Orchestration for Film and TV at Berklee College of Music Online
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition/Theory at The College of Idaho
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition/Theory at The College of Idaho
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Master Certificate in Orchestration for Film and TV at Berklee College of Music Online
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Master Certificate in Orchestration for Film and TV at Berklee College of Music Online
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition/Theory at The College of Idaho
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Master Certificate in Orchestration for Film and TV
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Education, Travel & Hospitality