Hi, I’m Scott Wilk, a composer, producer, musician and sound designer based in Los Angeles. Since 1980 I’ve written and produced original music for film, TV, advertising and live events, collaborating with artists and brands around the world. I love turning ideas into immersive soundtracks and helping teams realize their creative vision. My work spans studio and indie features, major corporate projects and memorable live performances. I’ve scored for Cisco, BMW, Autodesk and Oracle, directed musical direction for large events, and contributed to award-winning projects like The Mix. I’m always exploring new sonic environments and storytelling through music. I am a former Warner Bros recording artist and toured with Charlie Sexton as his MD. From Oberlin to The Marquee Club, I use my broad experience to my clients' creative advantage.…

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Hi, I’m Scott Wilk, a composer, producer, musician and sound designer based in Los Angeles. Since 1980 I’ve written and produced original music for film, TV, advertising and live events, collaborating with artists and brands around the world. I love turning ideas into immersive soundtracks and helping teams realize their creative vision. My work spans studio and indie features, major corporate projects and memorable live performances. I’ve scored for Cisco, BMW, Autodesk and Oracle, directed musical direction for large events, and contributed to award-winning projects like The Mix. I’m always exploring new sonic environments and storytelling through music. I am a former Warner Bros recording artist and toured with Charlie Sexton as his MD. From Oberlin to The Marquee Club, I use my broad experience to my clients' creative advantage.…

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Hi, I’m Scott Wilk, a composer, producer, musician and sound designer based in Los Angeles. Since 1980 I’ve written and produced original music for film, TV, advertising and live events, collaborating with artists and brands around the world. I love turning ideas into immersive soundtracks and helping teams realize their creative vision.

My work spans studio and indie features, major corporate projects and memorable live performances. I’ve scored for Cisco, BMW, Autodesk and Oracle, directed musical direction for large events, and contributed to award-winning projects like The Mix. I’m always exploring new sonic environments and storytelling through music.

I am a former Warner Bros recording artist and toured with Charlie Sexton as his MD. From Oberlin to The Marquee Club, I use my broad experience to my clients’ creative advantage.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer/Producer/Musician/Recording Artist/Songwriter/Sound Designer at Scott Wilk / Music
January 1, 1980 - Present
Since 1980, composing, producing, and performing music for films, TV, live events, and corporate clients. Notable projects include scoring films and events shown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, working with clients like Cisco, BMW, Charles Schwab, Autodesk, and Oracle, and releasing albums and singles. Scored indie and cult films and contributed songs in major studio features and TV shows. Collaborated with prominent artists and served as musical director on tours and TV appearances.
Composer/Producer/Musician/Lyricist/Singer/Co-Principal at Acme Music Works
December 31, 2002 - August 30, 2025
From 1992 to 2002, co-scored 70 episodes of the award-winning Paramount animated TV series Duckman and co-wrote and scored the theme and all four seasons of ABC's Disney's One Saturday Morning program block, which was the #1 rated show in its timeslot for three years.
Composer / Producer / Musician at Scott Wilk / Music (Self-employed)
January 1, 1980 - Present
Based in Los Angeles; creates scores, songs and sound design for film, TV, animation and live events; ongoing collaborations with corporate and entertainment clients.
Composer / Producer / Lyricist / Singer / Co-Principal at ACME MUSIC WORKS
December 31, 2002 - September 20, 2025
Scored all 70 episodes of Paramount’s Duckman; co-wrote the theme for ABC’s Disney’s One Saturday Morning; produced and performed on numerous projects.
Composer / Scorer (MGM Grand Garden Arena project) at MGM Grand Garden Arena (Client)
August 1, 2025 - Present
Scored short film for an event at MGM Grand Garden Arena; involved live drumming and integration with a packed venue.
Composer / Scorer (Kids songs) at Badanamu
March 1, 2025 - Present
Composing several kids songs for badanamu.com; some already featured there.
Music Director / Composer at Major client (MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas)
August 1, 2023 - Present
Composed, produced and served as music director for annual event; track with 10 live musicians.
Composer / Instrumental Scoring at Major client
November 1, 2022 - Present
Composed music for 5 instruments & track for a Las Vegas event.
Film Scorer (Valley Girl) at Valley Girl (Director: Martha Coolidge)
January 1, 1983 - Present
Scored the cult-hit Valley Girl; 40th anniversary screenings noted; also contributed to other Coolidge projects.
Composer/Producer/Musician/Songwriter/Sound Designer at SCOTT WILK / MUSIC
January 1, 1980 - Present
Independent composer/producer/musician and sound designer active since 1980, creating original scores, songs, sound design and music direction for film, television, live events and corporate clients. Notable highlights include indie feature scoring (The Mix), collaborations with major brands (Cisco, BMW, Autodesk, Oracle) and high-profile MGM Grand Arena projects. Also involved in recording, publishing and performing as an artist.
Composer/Producer/Musician/Lyricist/Singer/Co-Principal at ACME MUSIC WORKS
January 1, 2002 - September 20, 2025
Scored all 70 episodes of the Paramount animated TV series Duckman; co-wrote the theme with series creator Peter Hastings and scored all four seasons of ABC’s Disney’s One Saturday Morning program block.

Education

Composition Major at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music
May 21, 1973
Not wishing to exclusively write serial music, I left Oberlin after 3 years. I also studied briefly but crucially with Steve Reich in NYC.
Undergraduate Studies / Composition Major at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Undergraduate Studies in Composition at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
Undergraduate Studies / Composition Major at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025

Qualifications

Composer
September 23, 2024 - June 8, 1983
A commercial I scored for Japan's NTT won an International Clio Award. See it at www.scottwilk.com
Composer
February 12, 1998 - May 8, 2001
Todd Yvega and I went on to score four seasons of "ABC's One Saturday Morning", and co-wrote the main title with show creator Peter Hastings.
Singer-Songwriter / Composer
September 1, 1980 - September 23, 2024
I am a former Warner Bros and Capitol Records recording artist. I have toured the world as Charlie Sexton's music director/keyboardist. On the film side, I have scored films such as "Valley Girl" and I have songs in films like "Beverly Hills Cop II", "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Ted II".
SAG-AFTRA
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
BMI
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
ASCAP
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
SAG-AFTRA
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
BMI
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025
ASCAP
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
    uniE603 Scott Wilk - TS_MEGATRAX LIBRARY._PowerMouse
    music instrumental soundtrack…
    uniE603 Scott Wilk - TOON_Theme_320
    instrumental soundtrack…
    uniE603 Score for a corporate video played at the MGM Grand Garden Arena August 2024
    For the past 12 years, I have been scoring and/or creating live music for a major client's corporate event held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This year, I scored a video that they requested reflect the serious tone of the current business climate, but with an eye toward a better new year, instrumental soundtrack music…
    uniE603 Opening Experience__major corporate client
    music instrumental…
    uniE603 Song for female artist
    "I'm Not Ready Yet" music…
    paper Animation Music Library

    In 2014, I created an animation music library for Megatrax. I composed and produced 16 tracks, many of which have been licensed and used.

    I actually created a version of the Inspector Gadget theme while working on this project!