J. Anthony Allen is a prolific composer of both acoustic and electronic music. He has worked with many forms of…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

Christopher Cunningham serves as McNally Smith College of Music’s Creative Partnerships Liaison as well as teaching in both its Composition…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Ensemble

Mary Ellen Childs has been acclaimed for creating both rhythmic, exuberant instrumental works and bold, kinetic compositions that integrate music,…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

Dr. Jay Fuchs is a professional singer, piano player, composer, music director, author and bandleader. Jay holds a Ph.D. and…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Music Theory

“Blair eschews typical hip-hop self-aggrandizement in favor of an honest, plain-spoken rapping style that owes more to contemporary literature and…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Ensemble

Peter has spent his entire career as a full time professional drummer/musician/songwriter. In the mid 70’s, he was a drummer…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

John Krogh is an award-winning composer (ASCAP), engineer, producer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist who writes music and provides audio production…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Music Production, Music Technology

Brian Laidlaw is a poet and songwriter from San Francisco. He studied Creative Writing as an undergraduate at Stanford, at…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Liberal Arts

Sean McMahon has worked in various roles on film scores for major motion pictures including Spider-Man 3 and Dreamgirls, and…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

Sean McPherson is the co-founder and bassist of the Twin Cities hip-hop group Heiruspecs. In addition to numerous national headlining…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Ensemble, Hip-Hop Studies

Gary has been writing music for a wide variety of applications since his early teens.  Recording credits include LOST IN…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Ensemble, Music Business

David Singley is a professional guitarist who has shared the stage with such jazz luminaries as Bob Brookmeyer, George Shearing,…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

As a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, producer and engineer, Andy Thompson has been making music professionally since 2001. After studying composition,…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting

Israeli-born composer, arranger and pianist, Adi Yeshaya, is known internationally for his arranging and orchestration work. He is currently a…

Focus: Composition & Songwriting, Keyboard