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I’m Joel Henry Stein, a music producer, composer, and creative director based in Los Angeles. With 30+ years of experience, I’ve produced and developed recorded music across pop, singer-songwriter, and media contexts, with additional work in educational and children’s music. My work focuses on studio production, vocal direction, arranging, and end-to-end track development from concept to final master. I work in Logic Pro and Pro Tools, directing vocalists, session musicians, and remote collaborators to deliver broadcast-quality recordings for albums, film/TV, and licensing projects. I’ve collaborated with PBS, Discovery, National Geographic, and independent media while building independent production and artist development work across recording and educational environments.…I’m Joel Henry Stein, a music producer, composer, and creative director based in Los Angeles. With 30+ years of experience, I’ve produced and developed recorded music across pop, singer-songwriter, and media contexts, with additional work in educational and children’s music. My work focuses on studio production, vocal direction, arranging, and end-to-end track development from concept to final master. I work in Logic Pro and Pro Tools, directing vocalists, session musicians, and remote collaborators to deliver broadcast-quality recordings for albums, film/TV, and licensing projects. I’ve collaborated with PBS, Discovery, National Geographic, and independent media while building independent production and artist development work across recording and educational environments.

Joel Henry Stein

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I’m Joel Henry Stein, a music producer, composer, and creative director based in Los Angeles. With 30+ years of experience, I’ve produced and developed recorded music across pop, singer-songwriter, and media contexts, with additional work in educational and children’s music. My work focuses on studio production, vocal direction, arranging, and end-to-end track development from concept to final master. I work in Logic Pro and Pro Tools, directing vocalists, session musicians, and remote collaborators to deliver broadcast-quality recordings for albums, film/TV, and licensing projects. I’ve collaborated with PBS, Discovery, National Geographic, and independent media while building independent production and artist development work across recording and educational environments.…I’m Joel Henry Stein, a music producer, composer, and creative director based in Los Angeles. With 30+ years of experience, I’ve produced and developed recorded music across pop, singer-songwriter, and media contexts, with additional work in educational and children’s music. My work focuses on studio production, vocal direction, arranging, and end-to-end track development from concept to final master. I work in Logic Pro and Pro Tools, directing vocalists, session musicians, and remote collaborators to deliver broadcast-quality recordings for albums, film/TV, and licensing projects. I’ve collaborated with PBS, Discovery, National Geographic, and independent media while building independent production and artist development work across recording and educational environments.

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I’m Joel Henry Stein, a music producer, composer, and creative director based in Los Angeles. With 30+ years of experience, I’ve produced and developed recorded music across pop, singer-songwriter, and media contexts, with additional work in educational and children’s music.

My work focuses on studio production, vocal direction, arranging, and end-to-end track development from concept to final master. I work in Logic Pro and Pro Tools, directing vocalists, session musicians, and remote collaborators to deliver broadcast-quality recordings for albums, film/TV, and licensing projects. I’ve collaborated with PBS, Discovery, National Geographic, and independent media while building independent production and artist development work across recording and educational environments.

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Cantorial Soloist, Music Director & Artistic Programming Lead at Kol Tikvah

January 1, 2022 - Present

Serve as cantorial vocal director and artistic programming lead, directing live and recorded performances. Direct professional musicians, vocalists, choir, and accompanists in both live and recorded settings. Recruit, hire, and coordinate performers and technical personnel. Mentor emerging singers and song leaders and oversee rehearsals, scheduling, and production logistics.

Music Educator / Studio Director / Children's Music Producer at Children's Museum of Manhattan

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998

Designed and produced original music for children’s educational programming and interactive exhibits; led daily live, participatory music sessions; created electronics-based music workshops; directed operations of a professional recording studio used for education and outreach.

Founder & Creative Director at Green Zebra Music & Green Zebra Records

January 1, 2007 - Present

Founded and led an independent music production company creating recordings, songs, and media music for artists, film, television, and licensing projects. Produced original music for film, television, documentaries, theater, and independent artists; managed end-to-end production workflows and licensing.

Teaching Fellow / Music Educator at University of California, Los Angeles

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012

Taught university-level course work and discussion sections in music theory, musician ship, ear training, and music technology while completing doctoral studies. Instructed students in music notation, music technology, and creative software workflows. Mentored students in songwriting, composition, arranging, and creative development.

Music Faculty – Advanced Pop/Rock Band & AP Music Theory at Toledo High School

January 1, 2019 - Present

Directed contemporary music ensembles and taught AP Music Theory; guided students in songwriting, arranging, rehearsal preparation, and live performance; developed performance-centered curriculum integrating theory and creative practice.

Appointed Instructor, Adult Studies Program at Colburn School

January 1, 2012 - Present

Appointed to teach adult education courses in songwriting, history of rock music, and contemporary concert repertoire within one of Los Angeles’s leading performing arts institutions.

Faculty & Ensemble Director at American Festival for the Arts

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2009

Taught theory, composition, songwriting, music history, and ensemble performance in a pre-professional summer conservatory setting; conducted faculty ensembles and directed collaborative student performances; mentored emerging young composers and performers.

Music Instructor & Ensemble Director at Every Body Deserves Music

December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Empowered middle-school students through hands-on instruction in guitar, keyboard, drums, singing, and collaborative ensemble performance within an after-school music program.