Mark Haffner

I am an Emmy-winning composer, producer, and recording engineer with 35+ years of professional industry experience spanning television, film, advertising, and live performance recording. I’ve built a catalog of 1,000+ commissioned commercial-music works and have served as a recording and production leader across major-label projects, orchestral sessions, and network promos.\n\nCurrently I teach Entertainment Business at Volunteer State Community College and pursue applied research at the intersection of music production, AI, and creator rights. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of Nashville’s music professionals, advocating for human creativity, NIL royalties, and ethical AI practices in the music and entertainment industries.