I was legally deaf until a series of operations restored my hearing. I was seven at the time. I knew from that moment on that my future lay in making “noise.” I created my first composition for orchestra at age ten. There was no mystery throughout my formative years as to which path I would follow.
Before my twentieth birthday, I was fortunate enough to begin my professional career writing for Children’s Television Workshop (Sesame Street). I wrote songs, scripts, and music for many animated letter commercials (some are still on the air). Later that same year, I was tasked with creating the theme music for the ABC network’s Saturday Superstar Movie and commissioned to score three one-hour specials for that time slot.
I found a niche in creating music for commercials. Sometime later, I was privileged to be a part of the successful launches of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Power Rangers” as both a composer and copywriter. From then on, I have focused on youthful audiences and the products associated with them.
Most would agree that music is a powerful tool for conveying emotional content and an essential part of supporting visuals and the spoken word. My experience has shown me that “getting it right” is a subjective task that requires much more than good communication between client and composer. It’s about service. It’s about turn-around, and it’s about attitude. These are the hallmarks of professionalism that, when supported by craftsmanship and discipline, result in extraordinary outcomes regardless of how challenging the circumstance. It’s about commitment to excellence. That has always been my focus.
If you feel that I can add value to your project, please contact me.
