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Hi, I’m Vincent Reed, a passionate composer, teacher, and production assistant based in Nashville, TN. I specialize in music composition with a strong background in jazz big band instrumentation and orchestral arrangements. I also lead a music writing company, Sonic Squid Studios, where we create music for visual media.
I’m experienced in working on various productions, including theater, live concerts, and film festivals. I enjoy collaborating with others and supporting productions as a dedicated production assistant. If you’re looking for someone who brings creativity along with technical skills, I’m your person!
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Composer at The Franklin Theater
August 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Wrote the music for the theater’s sizzle reel with jazz big band instrumentation in the style of Benny Goodman.
Orchestra Arranger at Tommee Profitt
December 31, 2022 - July 24, 2025Arranged the orchestral parts for multiple songs yearly performed at Tommee Profitt’s Birth of a King Live concert.
Founder and CEO at Sonic Squid Studios
February 1, 2024 - PresentSonic Squid Studios is a music writing house based in Nashville, TN. Our team composes music for visual media for both sync and individual use cases. Responsible for writing and ensuring operations run smoothly.
Production Assistant (PA) at Red Light Productions and Netflix
October 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Assisted production coordinator with shuttling cast and equipment, and going on runs to ensure the set runs efficiently.
Production Assistant (PA) at The Voice Seasons 26 & 27
October 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Assisted showrunners by guiding contestants to audition rooms as well as answering any questions they had about the audition process.
Composer at Sydney Tooley and 48 Hour Film Festival
August 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Composed music for Sydney Tooley’s submission “The Viking in Me” at the 2024 48 Hour film festival.
Music Director at Honorbound
October 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Worked as music director for the short film Honorbound, which has been nominated at 4 different film festivals for best picture or best score.
Composer at The Franklin Theater
August 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Wrote the music for the theater’s sizzle reel with jazz big band instrumentation in the style of Benny Goodman.
Orchestra Arranger at Tommee Profitt
December 31, 2022 - July 24, 2025Arranged the orchestral parts for multiple songs yearly performed at Tommee Profitt’s Birth of a King Live concert.
Founder and CEO at Sonic Squid Studios
February 1, 2024 - PresentSonic Squid Studios is a music writing house based in Nashville, TN. Our team composes music for visual media for both sync and individual use cases. I am responsible for writing and ensuring operations run smoothly.
Production Assistant (PA) at Red Light Productions and Netflix
October 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Assisted production coordinator with shuttling cast and equipment, and going on runs to ensure the set runs efficiently.
Production Assistant (PA) at The Voice Seasons 26 & 27
October 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Assisted showrunners by guiding contestants to audition rooms as well as answering any questions they may have about the audition process.
Composer at Sydney Tooley and 48 Hour Film Festival
August 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Composed music for Sydney Tooley’s submission “The Viking in Me” at the 2024 48 Hour film festival.
Music Director at Honorbound
October 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025Music Director for the short film Honorbound, which has been nominated at 4 different film festivals for best picture or best score.
Education
B.A. Commercial Music at Lipscomb University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024B.A. Commercial Music at Lipscomb University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024Qualifications
2024 International Trumpet Guild Composing Competition Winner
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 20242024 Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta Composing Competition Winner
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
This was my entry for the 2024 Marvin Hamlisch International Scoring Competition.
Short film by Evan Johnson. Mafia drama centered around a cake box.
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