Michael Spicer Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, NV, US

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• In this role, I produce audio assets (sound design, music, voiceover, dialogue editing) and collaborate with clients on a variety of projects, including podcasts, short films, YouTube video series, and video games. I.
• Helped ship a mobile game (contributed sound design and all music)
• Designed and implemented original sounds and foley for collaboration with a YouTube creator.
• Produced original sound assets and music for independent game projects and competitions.
• Scored 3 short films
• Provided custom music and sounds for a variety of podcaster clients

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Worked closely with the technical sound designer and composer to provide sound assets to spec.

United States

Main Duties:-Created original music and sound assets remotely from my home studio.-Maintained company's LUFS loudness standards before exporting assets from DAW.-Imported assets into FMOD middleware, build Events, design parameters and functionality.-Implement finished events into Unity project, contributing to C# scripts to test implemented audio.-Utilize.

Remote

Responsible for creating graphics for and editing videos to be played during livestreams.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Private lesson instructor for the School of Music, Division of Jazz and Commercial Music.
• Designed and applied curriculum for Jazz Improvisation and Composition students.
• Performed with faculty at faculty concerts and events
• Adapted to remote instruction during COVID-19 pandemic, adhering to school policy regarding distance learning
• Assisted in the publication of the division’s yearly student-produced jazz album, including securing mechanical licensing for physical product (CDs).

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Performed in a wide range of environments and band sizes. I've played baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet, and flute in these roles. Throughout my time as a musician, I have built collaborative relationships with other musicians and artists.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

I led sectionals and band rehearsals for a middle school in the school district. Additionally, I instructed students in a private lesson setting as needed, and I crafted musical arrangements for the jazz band and the string orchestra.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• I had the opportunity to direct the beginner-level big band, facilitate the direction of the top two big bands, and book bands for student events as a graduate assistant. Additionally, I organized and managed the jazz.
• Co-produced two full-length albums for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas jazz division. Facilitated full production cycle, including chart arrangement, formatting, rehearsals, studio recording, editing, and.
• Received 3 Student Downbeat awards for my compositions and arrangements that were recorded on the albums mentioned above.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

I played saxophone (alto, tenor, and baritone) and doubled on flute and clarinet in five and ten-piece ensembles, in various venues on the ship, including dance lounge sets, jazz sets, fly on entertainer shows and large broadway-style production shows.

Master Of Music, Music Theory And Composition

Bachelor Of Arts In Music, Jazz/Jazz Studies