I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in music performance, transcription, and diction-focused ensemble work. Over two decades I have developed precise transcription, arranging, and score engraving skills, while performing as a concert pianist and vocal, choral, and instrumental accompanist. As a former accompanist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, I value diction, clarity, and expressive accuracy. I am passionate about leveraging voice and technology to enhance communication and accessibility in the arts and beyond.

J. Todd Skrabanek

I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in music performance, transcription, and diction-focused ensemble work. Over two decades I have developed precise transcription, arranging, and score engraving skills, while performing as a concert pianist and vocal, choral, and instrumental accompanist. As a former accompanist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, I value diction, clarity, and expressive accuracy. I am passionate about leveraging voice and technology to enhance communication and accessibility in the arts and beyond.

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I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in music performance, transcription, and diction-focused ensemble work. Over two decades I have developed precise transcription, arranging, and score engraving skills, while performing as a concert pianist and vocal, choral, and instrumental accompanist.

As a former accompanist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, I value diction, clarity, and expressive accuracy. I am passionate about leveraging voice and technology to enhance communication and accessibility in the arts and beyond.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Accompanist at Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2013
Supported a world-class chorus emphasizing diction, clarity, and precision. Collaborated with conductors and singers to achieve exacting standards of expressive accuracy. Developed advanced skills in listening, nuance detection, and vocal support.
Freelance Pianist, Composer, Transcriber, Score Engraver at Self-employed
January 1, 1998 - Present
Produced professional-quality sheet music using Dorico 6 Pro, requiring precise listening and accurate reproduction of pitch, rhythm, and articulation. Transcribed and engraved complex choral, orchestral, and vocal works with 100% fidelity to source material. Projects demanded meticulous attention to timing, tone, and expressive detail — transferable to AI voice data accuracy.
Staff Accompanist & Vocal Coach at Reinhardt University; Agnes Scott College; Capitol City Opera; Atlanta Opera
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 2010
Assisted singers in mastering clear diction and expressive delivery across classical, opera, and musical theater genres. Provided feedback to refine articulation and phrasing for maximum audience intelligibility. Developed a reputation for precision listening and constructive feedback.
Freelance Pianist, Composer, Transcriber, Score Engraver
January 1, 1998 - Present
Produced professional-quality sheet music using Dorico 6 Pro, requiring precise listening and accurate reproduction of pitch, rhythm, and articulation. Transcribed and engraved complex choral, orchestral, and vocal works with 100% fidelity to source material. Projects demanded meticulous attention to timing, tone, and expressive detail — transferable to AI voice data accuracy.
Staff Accompanist & Vocal Coach at (Various Institutions: Reinhardt University, Agnes Scott College, Capitol City Opera, Atlanta Opera)
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 2010
Assisted singers in mastering clear diction and expressive delivery across classical, opera, and musical theater genres. Provided feedback to refine articulation and phrasing for maximum audience intelligibility. Developed a reputation for precision listening and constructive feedback.

Education

Master of Music at Georgia State University, Atlanta
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Bachelor of Music at University of the Arts, Philadelphia
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Ya No Me Quieres

    Transcription of recording of Maria Grever song as played by Angel Rodriguez, engraving into Finale 2014

    paper J. Todd Skrabanek — Ruminations for Viola da Gamba and Piano
    Brooding piece for Viola da Gamba and Piano by J. Todd Skrabanek begins in chorale style which expands and develops, returning at the conclusion to its original texture. One of the winners of the Andrew Arceci Call for Scores for Viola da Gamba in 2015. modern viola da gamba music
    paper Ruminations for Viola da Gamba and Piano

    Selected Winner in the Andrew Arceci Call for Gamba and Piano Scores in 2015. Contemporary, brooding musical setting with chorale progression that evolves in complexity and ends quietly. Scored in Sibelius originally and converted to Dorico 6 Pro.