Works on award-winning screen projects including songwriting/composition for an award-winning short film, as well as musical contributions for film and TV work. Produces and performs in-screen music roles.

Associate Music Director at American Idol

September 1, 2019 - Present

Accompanying singers during auditions, creating arrangements for performers and band. Writing charts for band, including strings and horns.

Resident performer (piano/keyboard role implied) and music appearances at Katy Perry (residency)

January 1, 2019 - Present

Participates in a Las Vegas residency context and supports private and corporate appearances with musical performance.

Only on-camera music accompaniment for auditioning contestants (music coaching/accompaniment) at American Idol

January 1, 2019 - Present

Provides on-camera music accompaniment during auditioning rounds; collaborates with contestants to edit, arrange, and reimagine songs for TV performance. Relays and interprets notes from executives back to contestants, and translates non-musical feedback into music theory and technical terms. Creates and records demo materials under tight weekly deadlines; coordinates with the contestant coordinator to plan rehearsals and schedules.

Music Director at Selena Gomez

September 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016

Live arrangements for TV, radio and tour. Produced live versions and stems for tour performances. Hired and rehearsed the band. Coordinated with Creative Directors and Management on tour production.

Music Director, Arranger, Producer, Musical Director, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Music Director

January 1, 2014 - Present

Composes, arranges, and produces music for film, TV, live performance, and major brand/artist collaborations. Handles music direction and end-to-end music development, including coordinating with executives and top talent, and managing timelines. Produces and delivers recordings, mixes, and guitar/recorded performances; also works with artists for rehearsals, scheduling, and performance readiness. Provides music for screen projects and negotiates for hired musicians; directs music for large-scale performances such as major sports events. Known for note-driven translation between non-musical directions and technical music theory/production requirements, including transcription and conversion into musical arrangements.

Music Director/Keyboardist/Guitarist/Vocalist at Bruno Mars

November 1, 2010 - December 1, 2021

Co-wrote "Treasure," played keyboards on "Uptown Funk," multiple world tours and TV appearances including Super Bowl Halftime Shows and Grammy performances.

Music Director / Arranger / Producer (live band support) at Bruno Mars & The Hooligans

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2021

Produces and coordinates live arrangements in collaboration with Bruno Mars and schedules with production managers and A&R/TV reps. Performs and tours globally with the band; negotiates deals for hired musicians and supports performance readiness across tours and live engagements.