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EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
About Me
Originally from Southeastern Michigan, Todd spent much of of his early years influenced by much of Detroit's rich musical culture. His first influences came from his dad, a veterinarian and saxophonist, who taught each of his four sons to play an instrument in the family band. By age 15, Todd was performing at night clubs around town, mentored by some of Detroit's best musical talent. Todd's college career was a combination of classical and jazz studies, interspersed with touring the world with major jazz artists. Eventually, Todd's passions took him to Los Angeles, where he began arranging and orchestrating for various projects, ranging from film, television, and TV ads, to commercial and jazz record projects. Todd is diverse in all styles of music: production, composing, and performing. When he's not hibernating in his studio, Todd enjoys spending time with his family, flying his helicopter, riding his unicycle, cooking, and watching old television re-runs.
Composed for "The Tonight Show,“ “American Idol," "The View," “South Park,” "Dancing With The Stars" "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," “Dr. Oz,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Sanjay and Craig,” “Man, Woman, Wild,” “Masters of Sex" "Queer Eye," “Dating in The Dark,” “Emergency Vets,” “Kitchen Nightmares,” "HBO," "Undercover Boss,” “Wendy Williams Show,” “Tool Academy,” ”Only In America with Larry The Cable Guy,” Television and Radio spots for Comcast, Xfinity, others, arrangements for PBS, The Grand Ole Opry, Michael Gorbachev’s 80th Birthday with the London Symphony Orchestra (Royal Albert Hall). Composed Theme Song for “Tanked," as well as music for the upcoming remake of "Jacob's Ladder" (2019).
Recordings/concerts/performances/arranging with artists including: Quincy Jones, David Foster, Paul Anka, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Cobham, James Ingram, Patti Austin, Phillip Ingram, Kenny G, Lionel Richie, The Supremes, Placido Domingo, Shirley Maclaine and Drake. Composed title tune on Maynard Ferguson’s “High Voltage” album as well as songs/arrangements on other Maynard recordings. Currently composing for Sony Music (Extreme Music Division), Bleeding Fingers and others.
Recordings/concerts/performances/arranging with artists including: Quincy Jones, David Foster, Paul Anka, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Cobham, James Ingram, Patti Austin, Phillip Ingram, Kenny G, Lionel Richie, The Supremes, Placido Domingo, Shirley Maclaine and Drake. Composed title tune on Maynard Ferguson’s “High Voltage” album as well as songs/arrangements on other Maynard recordings. Currently composing for Sony Music (Extreme Music Division), Bleeding Fingers and others.
EDUCATION
MMA - USC (University of Southern California)
BMA Wayne State University
MMA - USC (University of Southern California)
BMA Wayne State University