Hi, I'm Buzz Amato, a Grammy-nominated composer, producer, and arranger with over 40 years of experience in the music industry. I've had the privilege of contributing to more than 150 albums and working alongside legends like Curtis Mayfield. Music has always been my passion, whether it's producing original scores for films and TV shows or performing on stage as a keyboardist and musical director. Since retiring from performing, I've focused on educating others in piano, music theory, and composition, while continuing to compose music that blends emotion, narrative, and atmosphere. My journey has taken me across the globe and into various genres, and I'm excited to keep sharing my love of music in new and creative ways.

Buzz Amato

Hi, I'm Buzz Amato, a Grammy-nominated composer, producer, and arranger with over 40 years of experience in the music industry. I've had the privilege of contributing to more than 150 albums and working alongside legends like Curtis Mayfield. Music has always been my passion, whether it's producing original scores for films and TV shows or performing on stage as a keyboardist and musical director. Since retiring from performing, I've focused on educating others in piano, music theory, and composition, while continuing to compose music that blends emotion, narrative, and atmosphere. My journey has taken me across the globe and into various genres, and I'm excited to keep sharing my love of music in new and creative ways.

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Hi, I’m Buzz Amato, a Grammy-nominated composer, producer, and arranger with over 40 years of experience in the music industry. I’ve had the privilege of contributing to more than 150 albums and working alongside legends like Curtis Mayfield. Music has always been my passion, whether it’s producing original scores for films and TV shows or performing on stage as a keyboardist and musical director.

Since retiring from performing, I’ve focused on educating others in piano, music theory, and composition, while continuing to compose music that blends emotion, narrative, and atmosphere. My journey has taken me across the globe and into various genres, and I’m excited to keep sharing my love of music in new and creative ways.

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Work Experience

Music Producer, at Ichiban Records, Capital/EMI, Sony Records
January 1, 1989 - Present
Work w/ recording artists producing recordings for the labels. Arranging and sometimes composing music, string and horn arrangements, etc
Film &TV Composer at BuzzAmatoMusic
January 1, 2010 - Present
had cues in CSI and America's Top Model...5 feature films...dozens of indie shorts
Educator at Buzz Amato Music
January 1, 2005 - Present
I teach piano, production, composition and music theory

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Hampton Instituute (now Hampton University)
September 1, 1972 - June 29, 1974
studied composition, music theory and piano

Qualifications

Ampex Golden Reel Award
March 3, 1992 - March 3, 1992
I day presentation for the work on Kris Kross's Jump
Golden Reel Award
August 2, 1993 - August 2, 1993
I day presentation for the work on Whoom, There It Is

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other