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I’m Mike, a composer and musician known for a boundless imagination and deep expertise in audio and music production.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Private Instructor at Traveling Music Lessons
September 1, 2023 - PresentPrivate lessons for guitar, bass, and piano to students ranging from 8 - 55 years old. Curriculum included Jazz, Classical, Rock, and Theory in students' homes.
Private Instructor at Self-Employed
September 1, 2023 - July 10, 2025Conducted private lessons for guitar, bass, and piano for students ranging from 8 to 55 years old. Curriculum included Jazz, Classical, Rock, and Theory.
Composer/Producer/Host at The Shotgun Mike Hostettler Show
December 1, 2010 - PresentWrite, engineer, record, host, edit, mix, compose music for, manage website, and create artwork for the show. Manage associated music compositions and online presence.
Freelance Boom Operator/Sound Mixer at Self-Employed
December 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025Worked as freelance sound technician for film, video, and web projects. Duties included preparing and engineering sessions/shoots, wiring actors, synchronizing time code, managing camera feeds, transporting equipment, and client negotiations.
Audio/Video Tech at Trade Show Event Creation Services
November 30, 2015 - July 10, 2025Installed video displays and playback systems for trade shows as well as audio systems.
Audio/Video Tech at Blue World Productions
May 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025Set up audio, lights, video displays, and stages for various events including fashion shows, weddings, auctions, and concerts. Operated spotlight for live shows.
Audio/Video Production at Groovebox Studios
December 31, 2014 - July 10, 2025Engineered and mixed recording sessions, shot and edited video, hosted and produced podcasts including interviews and remote segments, and worked with various video conferencing systems.
Education
Bachelor of Music at Wayne State University
September 1, 1995 - December 1, 2000Bachelor of Music at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000Qualifications
Member of the International Association of Professional Writers & Editors
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
This is a film I made using a consumer grade video camera. I programmed and composed all the music, wrote the screenplay, produced, edited and directed.
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