Hi, I’m Tom Spahn, a composer, orchestrator, and audio engineer with a career spanning several decades. I’ve contributed to Emmy-winning projects and high-profile Sesame Street productions, and I have extensive experience in writing, arranging, recording, mixing, and supervising musical content across TV, film, and interactive media. I’m passionate about shaping sound into expressive storytelling and delivering polished, high-quality productions for diverse clients. Over the years I’ve built and run studios, developed MIDI/digital recording workflows, and collaborated with legendary artists and institutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding creative teams to bring ambitious musical visions to life.

Tom Spahn

Hi, I’m Tom Spahn, a composer, orchestrator, and audio engineer with a career spanning several decades. I’ve contributed to Emmy-winning projects and high-profile Sesame Street productions, and I have extensive experience in writing, arranging, recording, mixing, and supervising musical content across TV, film, and interactive media. I’m passionate about shaping sound into expressive storytelling and delivering polished, high-quality productions for diverse clients. Over the years I’ve built and run studios, developed MIDI/digital recording workflows, and collaborated with legendary artists and institutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding creative teams to bring ambitious musical visions to life.

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Hi, I’m Tom Spahn, a composer, orchestrator, and audio engineer with a career spanning several decades. I’ve contributed to Emmy-winning projects and high-profile Sesame Street productions, and I have extensive experience in writing, arranging, recording, mixing, and supervising musical content across TV, film, and interactive media. I’m passionate about shaping sound into expressive storytelling and delivering polished, high-quality productions for diverse clients.

Over the years I’ve built and run studios, developed MIDI/digital recording workflows, and collaborated with legendary artists and institutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding creative teams to bring ambitious musical visions to life.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer / Audio Mixing Engineer at Palace Studio
January 1, 1970 - Present
Composer/Audio Mixing Engineer for Palace Studio projects; responsible for music composition and high-quality audio mixing.
Musical Director / Producer at Manhattan Records
January 1, 1970 - Present
Musical director/producer for Manhattan Records; collaborated with Executive Producer Charles Koppelman on various projects.
Musical Director / Arranger at Eartha Kitt
January 1, 1970 - Present
Musical Director and Arranger for Eartha Kitt performances or recordings.
Mixer / Post Production Engineer / Sesame Street at Sesame Street
January 1, 1970 - Present
Mixer and post-production engineer; contributed to Sesame Street projects including 'Big Bird Getting Ready for School'.
Recording / Producer / Supervisor at Sesame Street
January 1, 1970 - Present
Recording/Producer/Supervisor for 'Tickle Me Elmo' Sesame Street CD ROM and online interactive MIDI projects.
Owner / Designer at Harmony 534 Recording Studios
January 1, 1970 - Present
Owner/Designer of Harmony 534 Recording Studios.
Composer / Audio Mixing Engineer at Virtual Studio
January 1, 1970 - Present
Composer and audio mixing engineer, providing music for commercial projects and client albums.
Composer/Audio Mixing Engineer at Palace Studio
January 1, 1970 - Present
Provided composing and audio mixing services for various projects, contributing to music production and post-production workflows.
Composer/Audio Mixing Engineer at Virtual Studios
January 1, 1970 - Present
Led music composition, orchestration, and audio mixing for multiple clients, delivering integrated musical productions.

Education

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Qualifications

Emmy Award - Outstanding Achievement in Musical Direction & Composition for a Dramatic Series (All My Children)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Emmy Award - Design and Production of Sesame Street Animal Orchestra conducted by Seiji Ozawa and Wynton Marsalis
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Grammy Nomination - Recording & Restoration of Dizzy Gillespie’s 'South American State Department Tour' (3 CD Set)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education