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Film, TV, and concert composer with 64 IMDb credits spanning over 35 years. Credits include Swimming With Sharks (Lionsgate), The Practice TV show(ABC), A Plumm Summer (Paramount)
And additional music on Redeye, Rugrats go to Paris, Rugrats go Wild. Concert works include Symphonic, Wind Ensemble, chamber, & choral music. Looking forward to hearing about your project!
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Assistant Professor Commercial Music and Media at University of Georgia
January 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025Taught classes in Film and Media Scoring, theory and practice; Orchestration, and Recording.
Supervisor of the Film and Media Scoring Certificates at University of Georgia
January 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025Implemented the Film and Media Scoring Certificates at the University of Georgia, including designing curricula for Undergraduate and Graduate levels. Oversaw program growth (12 in Year 1, 53 by Year 2), advised students on applications, and mentored progress. Designed a 2-year comprehensive MFA in Film and Media Scoring to work with the MFA in Film Production.
Assistant Professor, Commercial Music and Media at University of Georgia
January 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025Taught classes in Film and Media Scoring (theory and practice), orchestration, and recording.
Supervisor of the Film and Media Scoring Certificates at University of Georgia
January 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025Implemented the Film and Media Scoring Certificates, designed curriculum for Undergraduate and Graduate levels, oversaw program growth (12 students in Year 1, 53 by Year 2), advised applicants, mentored progress, and designed a two-year MFA in Film and Media Scoring to work with the MFA in Film Production.
Assistant Professor, Commercial Music and Media at University of Georgia
January 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025Taught classes in Film and Media Scoring, theory and practice; Orchestration, and Recording.
Supervisor of the Film and Media Scoring Certificates at University of Georgia
January 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025Implemented the Film and Media Scoring Certificates at the University of Georgia, including designing curriculum for undergraduate and graduate certificates, oversaw program growth (12 in Year 1, 53 by Year 2), advised students on applications, and mentored progress. Designed a 2-year comprehensive MFA in Film and Media Scoring to work with the MFA in Film Production.
Guest Lecturer in Media Composition at UCLA, LMU, NYU
January 1, 2023 - September 7, 2025Delivered guest lectures in media composition.
Guest Lecturer in Media Composition at UCLA, LMU, NYU
January 1, 2023 - September 7, 2025Delivered guest lectures in Media Composition across multiple institutions.
Guest Lecturer in Media Composition at UCLA, LMU, NYU
January 1, 2023 - September 7, 2025Delivered guest lectures in Media Composition across multiple universities.
Supervisor of the Film and Media Scoring Certificates at University of Georgia
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Implemented the Film and Media Scoring Certificates at the University of Georgia, including designing all curriculum for the Certificates at both the Undergraduate and Graduate level. Oversaw the growth of the program (12 in Year 1, 53 by year 2), advised students on their applications, and mentored students on their progress. Designed a 2 year comprehensive MFA in Film and Media scoring to work with the MFA in Film Production.
Assistant Professor, Commercial Music and Media at University of Georgia
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024Taught classes in Film and Media Scoring, both theory, and practice; Orchestration, and Recording.
Private Piano Instructor
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Private piano lessons.
Composer Mentor at Inception Orchestra
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Provided composer mentoring to members of Inception Orchestra.
Adjunct Instructor at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Taught classes in Music and Media, Media Composition, Music Theory, Music Technology, Orchestration.
Adjunct Instructor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Taught classes in Music and Media, Media Composition, Music Theory, Music Technology, Orchestration, and Intro to Music.
Private Piano Lessons
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Provided private piano instruction.
Composer Mentoring at Inception Orchestra
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Provided composer mentoring to ensemble members and students.
Adjunct Instructor at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Taught classes in Music and Media, Media Composition, Music Theory, Music Technology, Orchestration.
Adjunct Instructor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Taught classes in Music and Media, Media Composition, Music Theory, Music Technology, Orchestration, and Intro to Music.
Piano Instructor at Private Piano Lessons
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Provided private piano lessons.
Composer Mentor at Inception Orchestra
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Mentored composers through the Inception Orchestra program.
Adjunct Instructor at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Taught classes in Music and Media, Media Composition, Music Theory, Music Technology, Orchestration.
Adjunct Instructor at California State Polytechnic, Pomona
January 1, 2020 - September 7, 2025Taught classes in Music and Media, Media Composition, Music Theory, Music Technology, Orchestration, and Intro to Music.
Composer Mentor at Inception Orchestra
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Composer mentoring activities as part of Inception Orchestra.
Guest Lecturer in Media Composition at UCLA, LMU, NYU
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023Gave guest lectures in Media Composition.
Adjunct Instructor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020Taught classes in Music and Media, Media Composition, Music Theory, Music Technology, Orchestration, and Intro to Music.
Adjunct Instructor at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020Taught classes in Music and Media, Media Composition, Music Theory, Music Technology, Orchestration.
Private Piano Instructor at Self-employed / Private Lessons
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2020Private piano lessons.
Website Design at Petersen Publishing
January 1, 1998 - September 7, 2025Designed and maintained websites.
Website Designer at Petersen Publishing
January 1, 1998 - September 7, 2025Website design projects.
Website Designer at Petersen Publishing
December 31, 1997 - September 6, 2025Website design.
Website Designer at Petersen Publishing
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998Website design.
Film and Television Composer at Self-Employed / Freelance (Various Projects)
January 1, 1990 - PresentFilm and Television composer with credits including Swimming With Sharks (with Kevin Spacey), The Practice (Dylan McDermott, Cameron Mannheim), A Plumm Summer (Henry Winkler, Brenda Strong), Last Night on Earth (Leven Rambin, Jake McGlaughlin), and American Romance (Scott Eastwood, West Duchovny). Contributed additional music and orchestrations for Mark Mothersbaugh on Rugrats in Paris and Rugrats Go Wild (Supervising Orchestrator), Good Boy, and The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. Also contributed additional music and orchestrations to Marco Beltrami on Red Eye, Cursed, and Angel Eyes.
Education
M.F.A. in Music Composition at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025B. Math at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025M.F.A. in Music Composition at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025B.Math (Bachelor of Mathematics) at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025M.F.A. in Music Composition at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025B. Math at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025M.F.A., Music Composition at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026B.Math, Philosophy minor at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026Qualifications
BMI Award for Composition on The Practice
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001BMI Award for Composition on The Practice
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002First Place, Composition, High School Division by the Minnesota Music Teacher’s Association for “Concerto in A minor for Piano and Orchestration”
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025BMI Award for Composition - The Practice (2001)
January 1, 2001 - September 7, 2025BMI Award for Composition - The Practice (2002)
January 1, 2002 - September 7, 2025First Place, Composition, High School Division - Minnesota Music Teacher’s Association
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025BMI Award for composition on The Practice
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001BMI Award for composition on The Practice
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Film and Media Scoring Certificates
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024BMI Award for Composition on The Practice (2002)
January 1, 2002 - January 4, 2026BMI Award for Composition on The Practice (2001)
January 1, 2001 - January 4, 2026First Place, Composition, High School Division, Minnesota Music Teacher’s Association for 'Concerto in A minor for Piano and Orchestration'
January 11, 2030 - January 4, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education
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