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Film Composer | Audio/Video Editor | Mixing & Mastering | 30+ Years of Experience

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I am an award-winning composer, musician, producer, engineer, and audio professional with more than 30 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry.

A lifelong musician, I have worked extensively as a session musician, performing artist, music educator, recording engineer, producer, foley artist, sound designer, and film composer. My work spans film, television, documentaries, video games, and music production.

As a performer and recording artist, I have shared the stage with Grammy-winning members of the Kings of Rhythm, musicians associated with Anoushka and Ravi Shankar, Chapman Stick virtuoso Tom Griesgraber, John Butler of the John Butler Trio, and Isaiah Mitchell of The Black Crowes. I have also worked with Greg Douglas of the Steve Miller Band and K. Dean Smith of Captain Beefheart, and apprenticed under guitarist and educator Bud Whitcomb. As of 2025, I currently perform with Years Around the Sun.

My composing credits include Sweet, Sexy Ocean, winner of Best Music at the Sedona International Film Festival; Kuwan, winner of an Audience Choice Award; Eternity: The Movie, winner of Best Feature Fiction Film at the San Diego Film Awards; and Dive One, an official selection of the International Wildlife Film Festival.

Today, I am the founder and creative lead of Lonely Sea Productions, an artist-led audio production company specializing in original music, film scoring, sound design, and audio production.

Through Lonely Sea Productions, I work with filmmakers and creative teams to develop original musical and sonic identities for their projects. My approach combines decades of practical experience in music and audio with a strong emphasis on collaboration, storytelling, detail, and finding the right sound for each project.

I continue to perform, record, teach, and compose while developing Lonely Sea Productions as a creative resource for filmmakers, producers, and other artists.

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  • Elephants of Tsavo A Cinematic Journey Through Africa's Majestic Landscapes

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    Elephants of Tsavo A Cinematic Journey Through Africa's Majestic Landscapes

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    As part of this project, I edited the video and composed, mixed, and mastered the original music to help create an engaging piece that highlighted the diversity of Earth’s ecosystems. The video was created for Mammalz, a nature-focused social media and interactive livestreaming platform featuring international wildlife experts sharing their knowledge and expertise. My goal was to combine the visuals, music, and storytelling into a cohesive experience that would capture the audience’s attention while increasing awareness and appreciation for the incredible variety of wildlife and ecosystems around the world.
  • 🎬 Warm Feet | Quirky Short Film About Imagination vs. Reality | Original Score & Sound Design

    over 9 years ago • 172 views

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    Warmfeet Original Film Score & Sound Design by Lonely Sea Productions

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    As part of this project, I wrote, mixed, and mastered the music and recorded the sound design. My biggest challenge was balancing suspense with humor. My goal was to keep viewers hooked from start to finish by keeping it fun. I did this by making the audio match the girl's wild imagination and both characters’ body language. This project proved to me how much leitmotifs impact audience retention and drive creative narratives.
  • Award Winning Music | Sweet Sexy Ocean Clip

    about 1 year ago • 42 views

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    Award Winning Music | Sweet Sexy Ocean Clip

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    As part of this project, I composed the original score. As a San Diego native and a lifelong wildlife lover, this documentary about ocean sustainability meant a lot to me personally. My main goal was to use music to ground the emotional weight of the topic while keeping viewers engaged. It was a rewarding creative challenge, and the score ended up winning Best Music at the Sedona Student Film Festival.
  • 🎬 Action Film Score | Spitfire Audio Scoring Competition Entry | Music by Lonely Sea Productions

    over 1 year ago • 171 views

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    Action Film Score | Music by Lonely Sea Productions

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    As part of this project, I composed this action-packed film score for the Spitfire Audio Scoring Competition. My biggest challenge was building thrilling excitement while keeping the audio balanced. I made sure to leave enough sonic space for dialogue to keep the narrative clear. This project really taught me how to pace action music effectively to maximize viewer retention on high-energy videos.
  • 🎶Emotional Documentary Music | Cold, Lost & Lonely | Original Film Score by Lonely Sea Productions

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    Emotional Documentary Music Original Film Score by Lonely Sea Productions

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    As part of this project, I composed this atmospheric score in response to a director's prompt to evoke feelings of cold, loss, and loneliness. My main challenge was keeping the music minimal while matching the cold, bleak visual tone of the scene. This project really showed me how tightly linking the audio to the visuals can instantly shift a video's mood and keep viewers emotionally hooked.
  • 🎬 StarCraft II Ad | Composition & Sound Design Breakdown | Lonely Sea Productions

    over 9 years ago • 242 views

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    StarCraft II Ad | Composition & Sound Design Breakdown | Lonely Sea Productions

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    As part of this project, I created all the music, sound effects, and sci-fi soundscapes for this StarCraft II advertisement. My biggest challenge was blending the heavy orchestral intensity with futuristic sound effects to match the fast-paced visuals. I built this clip as an educational breakdown to teach a class on cinematic scoring. It proved to be a great tool for showing how layered audio keeps viewers engaged and immersed in high-energy sci-fi content.
  • 🎬 Stonefly | Award-Winning Documentary Short | Best Cinematography at DOC NYC

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    Stonefly | Award-Winning Documentary Short | Best Cinematography at DOC NYC

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    As part of this project, I handled the audio production under an intense 120-hour deadline for the Earth Doc Challenge. My biggest challenge was quickly crafting a score that matched the award-winning cinematography without overpowering the natural atmosphere of the documentary. This project really proved how a tight deadline forces you to make fast, impactful audio choices that instantly ground the viewer in the environment and maintain strong narrative pacing.
  • 🎶 Carnival in Rio | Vibrant Film Score Demo Reel | Cinematic Music for Filmmakers

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    Carnival in Rio | Vibrant Film Score Demo Reel | By Lonely Sea Productions

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    As part of this project, I composed a custom film score to capture the high-energy spirit of Brazil's Carnival. My biggest challenge was blending authentic Rio rhythms with large-scale cinematic orchestration. I did my best to ensure the music felt culturally accurate while delivering the dramatic impact required for film. This project really showed me how using genuine, rhythm-driven sounds can instantly boost viewer engagement and keep audiences hooked during festive, fast-paced sequences.
  • 🌊 Cinematic Surfing Soundtrack | Original Film Score for Filmmakers & Storytellers 🎶

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    Cinematic Surfing Soundtrack | Original Film Score By Lonely Sea Productions

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    As part of this project, I composed this original cinematic score to capture the spiritual connection between surfers and the ocean. As a San Diego native, translating the unique rhythm of surf culture and nature into music was a deeply personal process for me. My biggest challenge was blending powerful, flowing melodies with the actual movement of the waves. I wanted to ensure the music felt as organic as the water itself. This project really proved how a nature-driven soundtrack can build an immersive atmosphere that keeps viewers deeply connected to the visual narrative.
  • 🎶 Elegant Dance & Cinematic Orchestral Music | Film Score by Lonely Sea Productions

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    Elegant Dance & Cinematic Orchestral Music | Film Score by Lonely Sea Production

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    As part of this project, I composed the soft orchestral score and collaborated deeply with the dancers to choreograph every movement to the music. My biggest challenge was timing the emotional shifts in the orchestration to perfectly match the dancers' physical flow and body language. Working closely with the performance artists taught me how a tight marriage between music and human movement enhances visual storytelling. It created a highly evocative experience that grips the audience's attention and drives strong viewer engagement.