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I'm an award-winning composer, sound designer, and audio producer with 33 years of making music and 20+ years of professional credits spanning film, television, advertising, digital media, and branded content. I am a two-time Grammy performer and National John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship winner. I founded Thousand Echoes Studio and have 200+ globally licensed compositions, translating emotion into functional audio for immersive cinematic scores and voice-forward experiences that guide, calm, and hold space. I deliver broadcast-quality work at every scale—from concept to delivery—design immersive soundscapes and ambient music for narrative and branded experiences, and craft voice-forward productions such as narration, podcasts, and guided audio. I manage the full pipeline, optimize masters for mobile and speaker playback, integrate AI-assisted tools to streamline workflow, and collaborate closely with producers, directors, writers, and talent while maintaining meticulous session organization for fast revisions and long-term client relationships.…I'm an award-winning composer, sound designer, and audio producer with 33 years of making music and 20+ years of professional credits spanning film, television, advertising, digital media, and branded content. I am a two-time Grammy performer and National John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship winner. I founded Thousand Echoes Studio and have 200+ globally licensed compositions, translating emotion into functional audio for immersive cinematic scores and voice-forward experiences that guide, calm, and hold space. I deliver broadcast-quality work at every scale—from concept to delivery—design immersive soundscapes and ambient music for narrative and branded experiences, and craft voice-forward productions such as narration, podcasts, and guided audio. I manage the full pipeline, optimize masters for mobile and speaker playback, integrate AI-assisted tools to streamline workflow, and collaborate closely with producers, directors, writers, and talent while maintaining meticulous session organization for fast revisions and long-term client relationships.

Josh Schroeder

Composer, Sound Designer, Music Producer, +7

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I'm an award-winning composer, sound designer, and audio producer with 33 years of making music and 20+ years of professional credits spanning film, television, advertising, digital media, and branded content. I am a two-time Grammy performer and National John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship winner. I founded Thousand Echoes Studio and have 200+ globally licensed compositions, translating emotion into functional audio for immersive cinematic scores and voice-forward experiences that guide, calm, and hold space. I deliver broadcast-quality work at every scale—from concept to delivery—design immersive soundscapes and ambient music for narrative and branded experiences, and craft voice-forward productions such as narration, podcasts, and guided audio. I manage the full pipeline, optimize masters for mobile and speaker playback, integrate AI-assisted tools to streamline workflow, and collaborate closely with producers, directors, writers, and talent while maintaining meticulous session organization for fast revisions and long-term client relationships.…I'm an award-winning composer, sound designer, and audio producer with 33 years of making music and 20+ years of professional credits spanning film, television, advertising, digital media, and branded content. I am a two-time Grammy performer and National John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship winner. I founded Thousand Echoes Studio and have 200+ globally licensed compositions, translating emotion into functional audio for immersive cinematic scores and voice-forward experiences that guide, calm, and hold space. I deliver broadcast-quality work at every scale—from concept to delivery—design immersive soundscapes and ambient music for narrative and branded experiences, and craft voice-forward productions such as narration, podcasts, and guided audio. I manage the full pipeline, optimize masters for mobile and speaker playback, integrate AI-assisted tools to streamline workflow, and collaborate closely with producers, directors, writers, and talent while maintaining meticulous session organization for fast revisions and long-term client relationships.

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I’m an award-winning composer, sound designer, and audio producer with 33 years of making music and 20+ years of professional credits spanning film, television, advertising, digital media, and branded content. I am a two-time Grammy performer and National John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship winner. I founded Thousand Echoes Studio and have 200+ globally licensed compositions, translating emotion into functional audio for immersive cinematic scores and voice-forward experiences that guide, calm, and hold space.

I deliver broadcast-quality work at every scale—from concept to delivery—design immersive soundscapes and ambient music for narrative and branded experiences, and craft voice-forward productions such as narration, podcasts, and guided audio. I manage the full pipeline, optimize masters for mobile and speaker playback, integrate AI-assisted tools to streamline workflow, and collaborate closely with producers, directors, writers, and talent while maintaining meticulous session organization for fast revisions and long-term client relationships.

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Work Experience

Founder & Lead Sound Designer / Composer at Thousand Echoes Studio

January 1, 2004 - Present

Founded Thousand Echoes Studio, a boutique audio production house focused on emotion-driven, function-forward sound. Led concept-to-delivery workflow including composition, sound design, mixing, mastering, and delivery. Produced 200+ original works licensed globally for film, TV, streaming (Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Discovery) and national campaigns. Designed immersive soundscapes and ambient music for narrative and branded experiences; specialized in mindfulness, sleep, and guided audio; developed voice-forward productions (narration, podcasts, educational content). Maintained full pipeline ownership and delivered device-optimized masters meeting LUFS/broadcast specs. Integrated AI-assisted tools to streamline workflow and collaborated with producers, directors, writers, and talent from development onward.

Composer & Sound Designer at Freelance (Film, TV & Digital Media)

January 1, 2004 - Present

Scored feature films, documentaries, short-form content, series episodes, and national ad campaigns. Crafted thematic material aligned with story arcs and character psychology. Mixed dialogue, music, and effects for broadcast and streaming; notable TV placements include Flashpoint (CBS/CTV), Degrassi (TeenNick), Being Human (NBC), Make It or Break It (ABC Family), BBC Kids Network, and TELUS. Specialized in ambient & functional music (mindfulness, focus), voice editing, narration, narrative mixing, and mastering for mobile/headphones. Foley and cinematic atmosphere design; promo, sizzle reel, podcast, and guided audio production.

Director — Songwriting Program at Young Musicians & Artists (YMA)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Lead the songwriting and creativity curriculum, guiding artists through blocks and expanding expressive range; integrated modern production, neuroscience of creativity, and audio technology into artist development.

Songwriting Coach & Creative Systems Educator at Independent

January 1, 2021 - Present

Coach professional songwriters and artists on creative process, ideation, refinement, and completion. Designed structured curricula focused on songwriting mechanics, creativity, and self-actualization. Developed proprietary systems (Echo Chamber Writing Method, Creative Process Framework) used by professional artists worldwide.

General Manager & Director of Marketing at Cryptogramophone Records

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010

Directed marketing and release strategies for 18 acclaimed indie jazz albums; collaborated with legendary artists. Managed mechanical/artist royalties database for 50+ artists; oversaw production, mastering, and distribution.

Producer & Production Manager at Wavelength / Atomic Disc

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015

Produced in the recording studio; served as video editor, web designer, and production manager. Created, implemented, and marketed the Atomic Disc Partnership Program for branded product and CD production.

Recording Artist / Songwriter / Producer at EXROYALE · Sleep Millennium · Outer Moon

January 1, 2005 - Present

Recording artist and songwriter-producer with multiple projects across dream-pop, psych-rock, and cinematic folk. Co-wrote and produced with noted collaborators; received coverage in NME, DIY Magazine, and Hunger TV.

Composer & Sound Designer at Freelance

January 1, 2004 - Present

Scored feature films, documentaries, short-form content, series episodes, and national ad campaigns; designed thematic material aligned with story arcs and character psychology; mixed dialogue, music, and effects for broadcast and streaming; delivered masters meeting QC standards; notable TV placements include Flashpoint (CBS/CTV), Degrassi (TeenNick), Being Human (NBC), Make It or Break It (ABC Family); ambient & functional music, voice editing, narration & narrative mixing.