I’m a lifelong musician dedicated to the art and craft of sound and the personal connections developed in the process. I’m passionate about positive change, and I believe in the power of honest storytelling combined with disciplined work to move that needle. My goal is to create music and stories that help musicians, filmmakers, and brands that I align with tell their stories in a unique way, and to develop meaningful connections during that process.…

Ryan Gordon Gottschalk

I’m a lifelong musician dedicated to the art and craft of sound and the personal connections developed in the process. I’m passionate about positive change, and I believe in the power of honest storytelling combined with disciplined work to move that needle. My goal is to create music and stories that help musicians, filmmakers, and brands that I align with tell their stories in a unique way, and to develop meaningful connections during that process.…

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I’m a lifelong musician dedicated to the art and craft of sound and the personal connections developed in the process. I’m passionate about positive change, and I believe in the power of honest storytelling combined with disciplined work to move that needle.

My goal is to create music and stories that help musicians, filmmakers, and brands that I align with tell their stories in a unique way, and to develop meaningful connections during that process.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Composer at The Bad Shepherd (Feature Film)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Compose, arrange, and edit original score for feature film using Pro Tools, live instruments, and VSTs. Organize music department. Produce contracts and lead music team; coordinate cue sheets.
Composer, Sound Designer, Music Supervisor at Whatchu Mixed With (short film)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Compose, arrange, and edit original score for feature film; edit, mix, and produce dialogue and sound design; negotiate fees and produce contracts; cue sheets.
Composer at I Thought You’d Never Ask (short film)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Compose, arrange, and edit original score; negotiate fee; produce contracts and cue sheets.
Recording & Mixing Engineer, Producer at SFBATCO
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Coordinate with music team and directors to record, mix, master and produce; deliver album by deadline.
Composer, Writer, Producer, Sound Design & Mixing Engineer at Don't Wait Up For Me (short film)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Compose and produce original score; mix score, provide audio mix for SFX, ambience, and foley; handle contracts and cue sheets.
Engineer, In-House Producer, Studio Manager, Intern Coordinator at Skyline Studios (Oakland)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Record sessions with diverse artists; Pro Tools, patch bays, remote connections; manage studio operations.
Composer at After The Reign (feature film)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Create a 17 cue score spanning classical to ambient moods; coordinate with director on artistic vision; deliver on deadline.
Bassist, Composer, Mixing Engineer, Producer at New Dialects (EP)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Develop concept for album; write compositions; record bass/piano; hire musicians; manage contracts and royalties.
Bassist, Composer, Music Producer at Chicken (short film)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Coordinate artistic vision; record abstract composition with classical bass and drums.
Music Supervisor at Destined (feature film)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Procure and account for signatures on contracts and cue sheets; license music; hit deadlines; report to director.
Composer, Producer at TV Music Production
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Composer and producer of original music for television programs.
Freelance Producer, Composer, Musician, Tracking & Mixing Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Wrote, composed, arranged, mixed, and produced music across multiple genres; performed over 250 gigs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Jazz Studies at The City College of New York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance, Composing at The City College of New York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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