I am an established composer/film composer with credits in feature films, short films, documentaries, and theatre productions. I compose in a range of styles and for a variety of film genres, including drama, thriller, horror, and comedy. My classical compositions are influenced by composers such as Gorecki, Part, and Tavner, and have been performed and recorded by the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. I also produce trip hop music, influenced by artists such as Portishead and Massive Attack. Showreel and further info can be found at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Dr Jeffrey Wragg

I am an established composer/film composer with credits in feature films, short films, documentaries, and theatre productions. I compose in a range of styles and for a variety of film genres, including drama, thriller, horror, and comedy. My classical compositions are influenced by composers such as Gorecki, Part, and Tavner, and have been performed and recorded by the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. I also produce trip hop music, influenced by artists such as Portishead and Massive Attack. Showreel and further info can be found at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I am an established composer/film composer with credits in feature films, short films, documentaries, and theatre productions.

I compose in a range of styles and for a variety of film genres, including drama, thriller, horror, and comedy. My classical compositions are influenced by composers such as Gorecki, Part, and Tavner, and have been performed and recorded by the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra.

I also produce trip hop music, influenced by artists such as Portishead and Massive Attack. Showreel and further info can be found at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Music Tutor at St Paul’s Collegiate School, Hamilton
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Taught individual and group guitar lessons; prepared students for school concerts; liaised with HOD to meet department needs; catered for individual learning needs.
Music Tutor at Waikato Itinerant Music Programme, Hamilton
January 1, 1999 - Present
Taught individual and group guitar lessons in schools across the Waikato region; prepared students for school concerts and end-of-year assessments; liaised with HOD.
AUDIO ENGINEER at MJ Audio, Boston, USA
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Liaised with artists and venues; provided Front of House audio mixing for live concerts; managed load in/out and health and safety.
AUDIO ENGINEER at Blink Studios, Boston, USA
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Assisted engineer in setting up and running recording sessions; created music charts for session musicians; performed guitar on recording sessions as needed.
Music Tutor at Musicology, Tampa, USA
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Taught individual/group instrumental lessons and ensembles; organized student concerts; recorded, edited, and mixed student recordings; contributed to strategic planning.
Music Tutor at Jeff Wragg Guitar Tuition, Hamilton
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2017
Taught guitar and bass lessons; supported students on their musical journey; prepared students for NCEA Level Music (Year 11-13).
Music Tutor at Berkley Normal Middle School, Hamilton
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Taught individual and group guitar lessons; supported HOD in meeting department needs; prepared students for school concerts.
Sessional Lecturer, School of Music at The University of Waikato
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Lecture/tutor undergraduate music classes; design course content and assessment; provide feedback; develop strategic learning aims and collaborate on long-term vision; community outreach.
Programme Manager, School of Music at Southern Institute of Technology
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Provide leadership in planning, delivering, assessing and moderating programmes; build industry links; manage resources and compliance; online delivery during Covid19; class organisation.
Programme Manager, MAINZ at Southern Institute of Technology, Auckland campus
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Leadership in managing programmes; liaising with industry; budget and administration; compliance with NZQA.
Sessional Lecturer, School of Music at Wintec / Victoria University / SAE
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Lecture undergraduate/graduate music students; design course content and assessment; provide feedback; administrative duties.
External Assessor / Moderator at Wintec; EXCEL; Transformation Academy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
External audits of programmes; write reports suggesting improvements to course structure, assessment design, and delivery content; external examination of post-graduate theses and portfolios.
Composer/Film Composer/Songwriter/Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Compose and produce custom music for a variety of creative projects. Clients include Misty Flicks Film Festival, Skinny Mobile, Wildaval Productions, Kettle of Fish Productions, RS Productions, Disability Connect, Julia Booth.

Education

Ph.D. at The University of Waikato
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Master of Music at The University of Waikato
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at The University of Waikato
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other