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I am a passionate music composer, sound designer, audio editor, and engineer with over 25 years of experience in studios, production, and project management. I've had the pleasure to compose music for films, TV, and video games, creating unique sound palettes and working closely with directors, producers, and game developers to bring projects to life. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy managing everything from recording sessions to final mixing and mastering. Over the years, I've also built and managed a successful iPhone repair business and worked in various technical director roles where I helped plan and oversee events and facility operations. I love combining my creative and technical skills to deliver high-quality audio experiences that engage and inspire audiences.…I am a passionate music composer, sound designer, audio editor, and engineer with over 25 years of experience in studios, production, and project management. I've had the pleasure to compose music for films, TV, and video games, creating unique sound palettes and working closely with directors, producers, and game developers to bring projects to life. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy managing everything from recording sessions to final mixing and mastering. Over the years, I've also built and managed a successful iPhone repair business and worked in various technical director roles where I helped plan and oversee events and facility operations. I love combining my creative and technical skills to deliver high-quality audio experiences that engage and inspire audiences.

Edward Varga

Music Composer, Sound Designer, Audio Engineer, +2

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I am a passionate music composer, sound designer, audio editor, and engineer with over 25 years of experience in studios, production, and project management. I've had the pleasure to compose music for films, TV, and video games, creating unique sound palettes and working closely with directors, producers, and game developers to bring projects to life. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy managing everything from recording sessions to final mixing and mastering. Over the years, I've also built and managed a successful iPhone repair business and worked in various technical director roles where I helped plan and oversee events and facility operations. I love combining my creative and technical skills to deliver high-quality audio experiences that engage and inspire audiences.…I am a passionate music composer, sound designer, audio editor, and engineer with over 25 years of experience in studios, production, and project management. I've had the pleasure to compose music for films, TV, and video games, creating unique sound palettes and working closely with directors, producers, and game developers to bring projects to life. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy managing everything from recording sessions to final mixing and mastering. Over the years, I've also built and managed a successful iPhone repair business and worked in various technical director roles where I helped plan and oversee events and facility operations. I love combining my creative and technical skills to deliver high-quality audio experiences that engage and inspire audiences.

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I am a passionate music composer, sound designer, audio editor, and engineer with over 25 years of experience in studios, production, and project management. I’ve had the pleasure to compose music for films, TV, and video games, creating unique sound palettes and working closely with directors, producers, and game developers to bring projects to life. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy managing everything from recording sessions to final mixing and mastering.

Over the years, I’ve also built and managed a successful iPhone repair business and worked in various technical director roles where I helped plan and oversee events and facility operations. I love combining my creative and technical skills to deliver high-quality audio experiences that engage and inspire audiences.

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Work Experience

Music Composer

January 1, 2011 - Present

Compose music for film, TV and video games. Compose to game, picture, briefs and scripts. Create orchestral arrangements (notation and midi mockups) of original and pre-existing compositions using Logic Pro and Finale. Work effectively with sampled, synthesizers, acoustic and electric instruments. Create unique sound palettes for each project. Collaborate and communicate with directors, producers, game developers and other team members. Manage picture spotting sessions. Compose horizontal and vertical scores, one shots and adaptive scores for video games. Implement music into Unity gaming platform directly or using FMOD and Wwise. Plan and manage recording sessions. Record, program, mix and master projects with 20-200+ tracks. Deliver files, mixes and stems at various industry and client specified levels and file formats.

Freelance Sound Designer and Editor

January 1, 1996 - Present

Create immersive audio experiences for theater, film and video games. Source, edit and process sound effects from libraries. Create custom sound effects using original recordings and foley. Edit dialogue and interviews for films and podcasts. Process audio using UAD, iZotope, Soundtoys and other plug-ins. Perform audio clean-up and restoration as needed. Implement audio into video games using Unity, FMOD and Wwise.

Freelance Audio Engineer

January 1, 1995 - Present

Live and studio audio production using analog and digital equipment. Manage studio sessions with musicians and voice over artists. Record live performances, speeches and meetings in stereo and multi-track formats. Mix and master music and film projects. Serve as a FOH and/or monitor engineer for music, theater, arts, festivals and corporate events.

Business Owner and Operator at iPhone Repair SF

December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025

Started and managed a retail iPhone repair business. Applied for and stayed compliant with various state and city licenses and permits, taxes and fees. Grew the business from the ground up to become a business with over $400,000 in annual sales. Created sales, repair, customer service and bookkeeping standards, policies and systems. Secured and negotiated terms with parts and equipment suppliers. Hired and supervised staff. Managed marketing and social media presence. Oversaw financial operations including setting pricing, margins and budgets based on the market, competition, margins and costs.

Facilities and Technical Director at SOMArts Cultural Center

December 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025

Oversaw planning and implementation of internal and client produced events. Maintained standards and procedures for client relations and services. Prepared client quotes and final invoices. Managed the maintenance of a 30,000 square foot building including two art galleries, theater, stage, studios and offices. Planned and implemented facility and technical improvements. Wrote and revised manuals, policies and procedures. Created and implemented budgets for labor, equipment and supplies. Tracked labor, budgets and invoicing for all events and projects. Processed timesheets and contractor invoices. Grew and maintained a profitable rental program.

Festival Director and Production Manager at Homo A Go Go

December 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025

Directed the presentation of the work of hundreds of artists from all over the world during four productions of the festival in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2009. Oversaw the programming of music, film, visual art and workshops. Managed festival operating budget of $200,000, policies, procedures, production timelines, staff and technical operations. Secured funding through ticket sales, fundraisers, grants and loans. Managed publicity, website, print materials, outreach, venue and performer contracts. Negotiated and secured permits with the city, parks department, police and alcohol beverage control. Negotiated contracts with artists, venues, contractors, vendors, rental companies, insurance companies and ticket outlets.

Studio Manager at Yo Yo Recordings

December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025

Managed all phases of recording projects including basic tracking, overdubs, mixing and mastering. Operated and maintained analog and computer equipment. Oversaw studio calendar and budget. Set rates for services, negotiated contracts and collected fees.

Audio, Video, Lighting Technician and Production Manager at Various including Walker Art Center (Minneapolis), Washington Center for the Arts (Olympia), Pacific Stage (Olympia), Seattle Art Museum, Pro Audio Video (LA Area), Outfest (LA), Got Light? (Bay Area), BD+20 (Bay Area)

December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025

Planned transportation, logistics, production timelines, equipment and staffing for performance, film, corporate and special events. Created floor plans, equipment lists and audio/video/lighting schematics. Designed and built audio, video, lighting systems to best suit each event’s needs. Supervised staff and third party vendors during installation, event and load-out. Installed and operated event audio/video/lighting systems.

Music Composer

January 1, 2011 - Present

Compose music for film, TV and video games, including orchestral arrangements using Logic Pro and Finale. Collaborate with directors, producers and game developers. Manage picture spotting sessions, plan and manage recording sessions, mix and master projects with up to 200+ tracks, and implement music into Unity, FMOD and Wwise game platforms.

Freelance Sound Designer and Editor

January 1, 1996 - Present

Create immersive audio experiences for theater, film and video games. Source, edit and process sound effects from libraries, create custom sound effects with foley, edit dialogue and interviews for films and podcasts, process audio with UAD, iZotope and Soundtoys plug-ins, perform audio clean-up and restoration, and implement audio into video games using Unity, FMOD, and Wwise.

Freelance Audio Engineer

January 1, 1995 - Present

Perform live and studio audio production using analog and digital equipment. Manage studio sessions with musicians and voice over artists. Record live performances, mix and master music and film projects. Serve as FOH and monitor engineer for music, theater, festivals, and corporate events.

Business Owner and Operator at iPhone Repair SF

December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025

Started and managed retail iPhone repair business, handling licensing, compliance, sales, customer service, bookkeeping, supplier negotiations, staffing, marketing, and financial operations growing to over $400,000 annual sales.

Facilities and Technical Director at Somarts Cultural Center

December 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025

Oversaw internal and client events, maintained client relations, prepared quotes and invoices, managed maintenance of a 30,000 sq ft building with galleries, theater, studios; planned facility improvements, wrote manuals and managed budgets.

Festival Director and Production Manager at Homo A Go Go

December 31, 2010 - July 22, 2025

Directed festival presentations encompassing music, film, visual arts, managed budgets, staff, technical operations, secured funding, permits, contracts, and managed publicity and outreach for multiple festivals.

Studio Manager at Yo Yo Recordings

December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025

Managed all recording project phases, operated and maintained analog and digital equipment, managed studio calendar and finances, negotiated contracts and collected fees.

Audio, Video, Lighting Technician and Production Manager at Various (Walker Art Center, Washington Center for the Arts, Seattle Art Museum, Outfest, etc.)

December 31, 2009 - July 22, 2025

Planned logistics, production timelines, created floor plans and schematics, designed and built A/V lighting systems, managed staff and vendors, and installed and operated equipment for various events from 1996 to 2009.

Music Composer

January 1, 2011 - Present

Compose music for film, TV and video games. Compose to game, picture, briefs and scripts. Create orchestral arrangements using Logic Pro and Finale. Work effectively with sampled, synthesizers, acoustic and electric instruments. Create unique sound palettes for each project. Collaborate and communicate with directors, producers, game developers and other team members. Manage picture spotting sessions, compose horizontal and vertical scores, one shots and adaptive scores for video games. Implement music into Unity using FMOD and Wwise. Plan and manage recording sessions; record, program, mix and master projects with 20-200+ tracks. Deliver files, mixes and stems at various industry and client specified levels and file formats.

Freelance Sound Designer and Editor

January 1, 1996 - Present

Freelance Audio Engineer

January 1, 1995 - Present

Live and studio audio production using analog and digital equipment. Manage studio sessions with musicians and voice over artists. Record live performances, speeches and meetings in stereo and multi-track formats. Mix and master music and film projects. Serve as an FOH and/or monitor engineer for music, theater, arts, festivals and corporate events.

Business Owner and Operator at iPhone Repair SF

January 1, 2021 - July 22, 2025

Started and managed a retail iPhone repair business. Applied for and stayed compliant with various state and city licenses, permits, taxes and fees. Grew the business to over $400,000 in annual sales. Created standards, policies and systems for sales, repair, customer service and bookkeeping. Secured and negotiated terms with parts and equipment suppliers. Hired and supervised staff. Managed marketing and social media presence. Oversaw financial operations including pricing, margins and budgets based on market, competition, margins and costs.

Facilities and Technical Director at SomArts Cultural Center

January 1, 2013 - July 22, 2025

Oversaw planning and implementation of internal and client produced events. Maintained standards and procedures for client relations and services. Prepared client quotes and final invoices. Managed maintenance of a 30,000 square foot building including two art galleries, theater, stage, studios and offices. Planned and implemented facility and technical improvements. Wrote and revised manuals, policies and procedures. Created and implemented budgets for labor, equipment and supplies. Tracked labor, budgets and invoicing for all events and projects. Processed timesheets and contractor invoices. Grew and maintained a profitable rental program.

Festival Director and Production Manager at Homo A Go Go

January 1, 2010 - July 22, 2025

Directed the presentation of hundreds of artists during festival productions in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2009. Oversaw programming of music, film, visual art, and workshops. Managed operating budget of $200,000, policies, procedures, production timelines, staff and technical operations. Secured funding through ticket sales, fundraisers, grants and loans. Managed publicity, website, print materials, outreach, venue and performer contracts. Negotiated and secured permits with city, police, and alcohol control. Negotiated contracts with artists, venues, contractors, vendors, rental companies, insurance and ticket outlets.

Studio Manager at Yo Yo Recordings

January 1, 2006 - July 22, 2025

Managed all recording projects phases including tracking, overdubs, mixing and mastering. Operated and maintained analog and computer equipment. Managed studio calendar and budget. Set rates for services, negotiated contracts and collected fees.

Audio, Video, Lighting Technician and Production Manager at Various (Walker Art Center, Washington Center for the Arts, Seattle Art Museum, Outfest, etc.)

January 1, 2009 - July 22, 2025

Planned transportation, logistics, production timelines, equipment and staffing for performances, films, corporate and special events. Created floor plans, equipment lists and audio/video/lighting schematics. Designed and built event audio, video, lighting systems. Supervised staff and vendors during installation, event and load-out. Installed and operated event audio/video/lighting systems.