I am a pianist, musical director, composer, writer and teacher who keeps very busy. Until recently, I composed only for my own projects, including a newly finished musical for which I wrote the book, lyrics, composed the music and orchestrated and arranged in entirety. As a Musical Director for a local Jewish Temple, I composed a complex choral piece from liturgy, orchestrated a classic rock song, and arranged a medley of three requested songs. For the Twine Platform, I’ve collaborated on two musicals, created soundwork for three short animated clips, and scored two space games. I have also put their liturgy to music for Mentalphysics, and I continue to work as a performer, educator and arranger. I use MuseScore, Ableton, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Reason, and Sibelius, and I’m passionate about lyricism, orchestration, and exploring a broad palette of styles.

Joan Sharp

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I am a pianist, musical director, composer, writer and teacher who keeps very busy. Until recently, I composed only for my own projects, including a newly finished musical for which I wrote the book, lyrics, composed the music and orchestrated and arranged in entirety. As a Musical Director for a local Jewish Temple, I composed a complex choral piece from liturgy, orchestrated a classic rock song, and arranged a medley of three requested songs. For the Twine Platform, I’ve collaborated on two musicals, created soundwork for three short animated clips, and scored two space games. I have also put their liturgy to music for Mentalphysics, and I continue to work as a performer, educator and arranger. I use MuseScore, Ableton, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Reason, and Sibelius, and I’m passionate about lyricism, orchestration, and exploring a broad palette of styles.

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December 10, 2025

I am a pianist, musical director, composer, writer and teacher who keeps very busy. Until recently, I composed only for my own projects, including a newly finished musical for which I wrote the book, lyrics, composed the music and orchestrated and arranged in entirety. As a Musical Director for a local Jewish Temple, I composed a complex choral piece from liturgy, orchestrated a classic rock song, and arranged a medley of three requested songs. For the Twine Platform, I’ve collaborated on two musicals, created soundwork for three short animated clips, and scored two space games. I have also put their liturgy to music for Mentalphysics, and I continue to work as a performer, educator and arranger. I use MuseScore, Ableton, GarageBand, Logic Pro, Reason, and Sibelius, and I’m passionate about lyricism, orchestration, and exploring a broad palette of styles.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Musical Director at Temple Emet
August 6, 2003 - April 20, 2013
composing, arranging, performing, accompanying, teaching, leading rehearsals, hiring new musicians
Musical Director at James Blackman Theatre Club
May 10, 2009 - March 12, 2012
Leading Rehearsals, Preparing Cast, Hiring Musicians, Performing Music
Musical Director at Mentalphysics
February 15, 1997 - October 21, 2004
Composing music for liturgy, performing new works, incorporating musicians and vocalists, recording music, creating performances for community
Choral Director and Accompanist at Gonda Singers
June 5, 2014 - April 10, 2025
Composing, Conducting Singers, Assisting in choosing music, leading rehearsals, accompanying, Consulting with Leader
Music Director / Pianist/Accompanist at Temple Emet, Torrance
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Led all music for the congregation as pianist/accompanist and director, including High Holy Days; two original compositions performed; collaborated with choruses; worked with both amateur and professional musicians.
Music Director (Pianist/Accompanist) at Temple Emet, Torrance, CA
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Pianist, accompanist, and music director for all music, including High Holy Days. Oversaw music programs with a repertoire spanning jazz, classical, pop, and religious music; original compositions performed for sacred services and ensembles.
Music Director / Pianist / Accompanist at Temple Emet
December 31, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Pianist, accompanist, and director for all music, including Music Director for High Holy Days. Initiated original compositions for High Holy Days; contributed to the theatre program and community engagement. Tenure from 2010 to 2019.

Education

Bachelor of Music at University of Redlands
September 13, 1999 - June 16, 2001
Serious work in composition. Composing, rehearsing and performing original works of various styles.
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September 9, 1999 - June 22, 2001
coursework at various Jr colleges and universities in electronic music, jazz, and classical
Coursework in Electronic Music at Los Angeles Harbor College
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Master of Professional Writing at University of Southern California (USC)
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Coursework in Electronic Music at Los Angeles Harbor College
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Coursework in Master of Professional Writing at USC
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Coursework in Electronic Music at Los Angeles Harbor College
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Coursework in Master of Professional Writing at USC
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor of Music Degree as well as coursework
September 4, 1999 - June 10, 2001
When my son was very young I went to community colleges to become acquainted with music notation and sequencing software. I also went to University to get a degree in music composition.
Coursework in various software, sequencing, recording, notation, Electronic Music
September 1, 1990 - June 10, 2000
hands on learning with synthesizers and various software like DP and Reason
Degree in Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Degree in Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Coursework in Electronic Music
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Master of Professional Writing
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Degree in Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Degree in Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Coursework in Electronic Music
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Coursework in Master of Professional Writing (USC)
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Degree in Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Degree in Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025
Degree in Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - October 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    paper Florida Man

    Comedy. Lightly political.
    “It’s Just Politics”
    Complete Melody and Full Orchestration.

    paper reiterate!

    I just want to assure you, the client, that though my shared orchestrations are elaborate, I can surely do simple, with qualities that enhance lyrics, a melody, and of course, will captivate the listener.

    I can work within the parameters of a style that warms your heart, or fires up your anger, or nurtures your motivation, or kindles love and emotion. Again, I am not limited by style or genre.

    Even if you don’t hear exactly what you are looking for in my application or webpage, I pledge with all of my being, I can create what you are envisioning. It will stand out, it will stand on its own, even if simply constructed.

    paper Fractured Desires in the Night

    This is orchestrated, capturing fleeting emotions in night time imaginings.
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    This was a project for a member of a Jewish Congregation who had serious insomnia. She had learned that music is therapeutic, and thought there might be some catharsis in the creation and listening of such a work.

    There seemed to be a fair amount of success. Her insomnia was reduced by 2/3.