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Hi, I’m Rob Sbar, an award-winning composer and guitarist with a background in classical, jazz, rock, and contemporary genres.
I work across multimedia, merging music with visual art, film, writing, and performance to create immersive, cross-disciplinary experiences. My scores have been heard on HBO, MTV, VH1, NBC, CBS, Discovery, History Channel and PBS, and I collaborate with artists around the world.
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Composer at Film and Television
January 1, 2007 - PresentComposed, produced, and recorded scores for over 40 award-winning feature films, short films, and television programs worldwide, including theatrical releases and film festivals. Produced music featured on major networks such as HBO, MTV, VH1, NBC, CBS, Discovery, History Channel, and PBS.
Teaching Affiliate in Music Composition and Guitar Performance at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
January 1, 2005 - PresentTeaching music composition and guitar performance since 2005.
Teacher of Guitar, Music Theory, Music Composition at Take Lessons, Lesson Face, Wyzant
January 1, 2011 - PresentProviding private and group lessons in guitar, theory, and composition.
Teaching Assistant/Instructor in Music Composition and Theory at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
January 1, 2000 - September 4, 2025Taught undergraduate courses in Music Theory I and Music for Non-Music Majors, covering harmony, ear training, counterpoint, and music history. Responsible for course design, grading, and evaluations.
Instructor at Robert Zatzman Music School
January 1, 1999 - September 4, 2025Provided guitar instruction in various styles and taught music theory and composition/arranging in classes and private sessions.
Composer at Film and Television
January 1, 2007 - PresentComposed, produced, and recorded scores for over 40 award-winning feature films, shorts, and television programs with worldwide theatrical and festival presentation. Music featured on HBO, MTV, VH1, NBC, CBS, Discovery, History Channel, and PBS.
Teaching Affiliate at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
January 1, 2005 - PresentTeaching Music Composition and Guitar Performance since 2005.
Private Music Instructor
January 1, 1990 - PresentProviding private instruction in music theory, guitar, composition/arranging, and orchestration since 1990.
Teaching Assistant/Instructor at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
January 1, 2000 - September 4, 2025Taught undergraduate music theory and music for non-music majors courses, responsible for course design, syllabus, grading, and evaluations.
Music Instructor at Robert Zatzman Music School
January 1, 1999 - September 4, 2025Taught guitar in multiple styles as well as music theory and composition/arranging in both classes and private sessions.
Composer at Independent / Self-Employed
January 1, 2007 - PresentComposed, produced, and recorded film scores for 40+ IMDb credited award-winning feature films, short films, and television programs; music featured on HBO, MTV, VH1, NBC, CBS, Discovery, History Channel and PBS.
Teaching Affiliate in Music Composition and Guitar Performance at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
January 1, 2005 - PresentTeaching Affiliate in Music Composition and Guitar Performance in the Department of Music.
Teacher at Take Lessons, Lesson Face, Wyzant
January 1, 2011 - PresentTeacher of guitar, music theory, music composition and related topics.
Private Instructor at Private Studio
January 1, 1990 - PresentPrivate instruction in music theory, guitar, composition/arranging and orchestration.
Teaching Assistant / Instructor in Music Composition and Theory at Rutgers University
January 1, 2000 - September 12, 2025Taught undergraduate Music Theory I and Music for Non-Music Majors, designing courses and evaluations.
Guitar Instructor at Robert Zatzman Music School
January 1, 1999 - September 12, 2025Guitar in various styles; music theory and composition/arranging.
Composer at Independent / Film & Television
January 1, 2007 - PresentComposed, produced, and recorded film scores for 40+ IMDb-credited award-winning feature films, shorts, and television programs; scores released theatrically, on television, and at film festivals worldwide. Music featured on HBO, MTV, VH1, NBC, CBS, Discovery, History Channel, and PBS.
Teaching Affiliate in Music Composition and Guitar Performance at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
January 1, 2005 - PresentTeaching affiliate in the Department of Music; courses include music composition and guitar performance; ongoing since 2005.
Private Instructor
January 1, 1990 - PresentPrivate instruction in music theory, guitar, composition/arranging, and orchestration; ongoing since 1990.
Teaching Assistant / Instructor in Music Composition and Theory at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
January 1, 2000 - September 12, 2025Taught undergraduate Music Theory I and Music for Non-Music Majors; designed courses, evaluations, syllabi, assignments; 1998-2000.
Guitar Instructor at Robert Zatzman Music School
January 1, 1999 - September 12, 2025Guitar in various styles; taught music theory and composition/arranging; 1997-1999.
Composer at Film and Television (Independent)
January 1, 2007 - PresentComposed, produced, and recorded scores for 40+ IMDb-credited award-winning feature films, short films, and television programs released theatrically, on television, and at film festivals worldwide.
Composer - Film and Television at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2007 - PresentComposed, produced, and recorded film scores for 40+ IMDb-credited award-winning feature films, short films, and television programs, presented as theatrical releases, on television, and film festivals worldwide. Music featured on HBO, MTV, VH1, NBC, CBS, Discovery, History Channel and PBS.
Education
Master of Arts, Music Composition at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Bachelor of Music, Jazz Composition/Arranging and Jazz Guitar at Temple University Esther Boyer College of Music
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Studies at Temple University Tyler School of Art
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992Master of Arts, Music Composition at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Bachelor of Music, Jazz Composition/Arranging and Jazz Guitar at Temple University, Esther Boyer College of Music
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Master of Arts, Music Composition at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Bachelor of Music, Jazz Composition/Arranging and Jazz Guitar at Temple University, Esther Boyer College of Music
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Master of Arts in Music Composition at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition/Arranging and Jazz Guitar at Temple University's Esther Boyer College of Music
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Master of Arts at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Bachelor of Music, Jazz Composition/Arranging and Jazz Guitar at Temple University's Esther Boyer College of Music
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Master of Arts in Music Composition at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition/Arranging and Jazz Guitar at Temple University, Esther Boyer College of Music
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996Non-degree studies at Temple University - Tyler School of Art
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992National Guitar Summer Workshop at New Milford, Connecticut
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990Master of Arts at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Bachelor of Music at Temple University's Esther Boyer College of Music, Philadelphia, PA
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996Qualifications
Endorsement: Seymour Duncan pickups
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Endorsement: Morley pedals
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Endorsement: Madison amps
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025June in Buffalo Festival for Emerging Composers – Solo piece Aerial Surveying performed by Marilyn Nonken
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Top 5 Finalist in the 2006 North American Rock Guitar Competition
January 1, 2006 - September 12, 2025Wagon Wheels and Atom Bombs selected by critic David Cisco for Top 10 CDs of 2002
January 1, 2002 - September 12, 2025The Rob Sbar Noesis invited to 2007 Independent Artist Registry
January 1, 2007 - September 12, 2025June in Buffalo Festival for Emerging Composers – Solo piano piece Aerial Surveying performed by Marilyn Nonken
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Top 5 Finalist in the 2006 North American Rock Guitar Competition
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Wagon Wheels and Atom Bombs selected by critic David Cisco for Top 10 CDs of 2002 list
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002The Rob Sbar Noesis invited into the 2007 Independent Artist Registry
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Endorsed by Seymour Duncan pickups
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Endorsed by Morley pedals
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Endorsed by Madison amps
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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