Professional Musician since 2010. Received a BFA in Audio Engineering and have pursued continued education in music composition and theory. Lead Guitarist and Songwriter for Nashville based Alt-Rock band “The Nearly Deads”. Composed music for several indie films earning nominations and awards for best original score. Composed music for several indie, mobile games and currently the official composer for “Dynamite Flare”. Making music is my passion and I look forward to collaborating with other enthusiastic and talented creatives.…

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Professional Musician since 2010. Received a BFA in Audio Engineering and have pursued continued education in music composition and theory. Lead Guitarist and Songwriter for Nashville based Alt-Rock band “The Nearly Deads”. Composed music for several indie films earning nominations and awards for best original score. Composed music for several indie, mobile games and currently the official composer for “Dynamite Flare”. Making music is my passion and I look forward to collaborating with other enthusiastic and talented creatives.…

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June 8, 2026

Professional Musician since 2010. Received a BFA in Audio Engineering and have pursued continued education in music composition and theory. Lead Guitarist and Songwriter for Nashville based Alt-Rock band “The Nearly Deads”. Composed music for several indie films earning nominations and awards for best original score. Composed music for several indie, mobile games and currently the official composer for “Dynamite Flare”. Making music is my passion and I look forward to collaborating with other enthusiastic and talented creatives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Compose, record and produce instrumental music for film and video games. Film credits include Virtually In Love, Fatherless, The Hit List, Family Gone, Agent 54. Game credits include Dynamite Flare, Sifting Thyme, Happy Homes, Viral Invaders. Currently the official composer for Dynamite Flare.
License Composer at MibeMusic
January 1, 2017 - Present
Compose, record and produce instrumental music for television licensing. Network placements include Discovery, Oxygen, TLC, Big Ten, Fox Sports and Others.
Guitarist/Songwriter at The Nearly Deads Touring Inc
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2025
Write, record, produce and perform for Nashville Pop Rock band The Nearly Deads. Manage business and financials as well as promote brand, merchandise and events.

Education

BFA in Audio Engineering at IADT, Tampa, FL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BFA in Audio Engineering at IADT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BFA in Audio Engineering at IADT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Best Original Score – nominations and awards
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
BFA in Audio Engineering
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming
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