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Hi, I’m Cyrus V. Anderson, a digital artist, technician and educator with decades of hands-on experience in audio for film, television and interactive media.
I work as an audio engineer and sound designer for TV and film, I compose and perform music, and I teach the next generation of creators at several Pittsburgh institutions.
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Work Experience
Owner/Operator at Cyrus Sound
January 1, 1981 - PresentDesigned, built and managed my own audio recording studio, now specializing in audio for film & video, and digital transfers from analog sources. Cyrus Sound was originally founded in State College PA, and operated as a full-time studio until 1983, when it was moved to Pittsburgh; it has been my freelance business since.
Adjunct Professor at Point Park University
January 1, 2019 - PresentTeaching audio in the Cinema Arts program.
Adjunct Professor at Pittsburgh Technical College
January 1, 2016 - PresentTeaching audio courses in the Video Production and Smart Building Technology programs.
Lead Faculty at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 2014 - October 26, 2025Returned to AIP as Digital Film and Video Production faculty, to further my accomplishments in education. Senate Chair, Faculty Development committee, 4 years. Won Student Choice Award in 2003 & 2009. Taught audio, video, television production and Portfolio courses; managed and maintained the school’s TV studio; remotes for Multi-camera Production class.
Subject Matter Expert at Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online
July 1, 2006 - October 26, 2025Reviewed audio and video courses offered through distance learning. Author of Video Production 1 class for the Online Interactive Media Design (IMD) program.
Monitor Mixer and Video Tech at Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse
January 1, 2009 - October 26, 2025Mixed audio or video for many national acts; freelance, part-time.
Producer and Office Manager at Ripple Effects Interactive, Inc.
January 1, 2001 - October 26, 2025Produced web sites for the State of PA tourism and economic development (DCED); oversaw rapid growth in 2000 as the company grew from 10 to 40 employees.
Systems Designer / Project Manager at The Sextant Group, Inc.
November 1, 1999 - October 26, 2025Multimedia technology design and consulting, specializing in higher education. Clients included Ohio University, Mott Community College, PNC Bank, Bayer Corp.
Assistant Director, Acting Director of Media Arts and Internship Coordinator at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1999 - October 26, 2025Management of the Multimedia, Website Administration, Video Production and Photography departments. Duties included supervision of 30 faculty and hiring; curriculum design & direction, budgeting, scheduling, advising students. Managed and expanded the Institute’s Internship program. Acting Director from May through Oct 1998.
Faculty at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 1998 - October 26, 2025Taught audio, video and concert production for the Music & Video Business, Video Production, Multimedia and Computer Animation programs.
Audio Engineer at WPXI-TV Channel 11
January 1, 1995 - October 26, 2025Live news, show audio engineering, including Pittsburgh Steelers pre- and post-game shows.
Audio Production Engineer at WPGH-TV, Fox 53
January 1, 1992 - October 26, 2025Responsible for all portions of audio signal for broadcast; audio production for station promotion, commercial clients, and Penguins Hockey; responsible for main on-line edit suite; member of award-winning production team.
Guitar Teacher, Technician and Sales at The Music Mart
January 1, 1982 - October 26, 2025Developed a guitar education program, sold and worked on guitars and MI gear; taught an average of 40+ students per week.
Professional Musician / Soundman / Bandleader
January 1, 2003 - October 26, 2025Guitar, harmonica, bass, vocals. Performed with many groups; opened for major acts; featured at The Three Rivers Arts Festival and other venues.
Education
Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed./MSED) at Duquesne University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Science in Individual and Family Studies at Penn State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1973High School Diploma at Mount Lebanon High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1969Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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