Justin Woolsey
Tokyo,Japan
Summary
Dynamic Music Producer and Composer with over 20 years of experience in music production and scoring for visual media. Notable achievements include music productions for The Walt Disney Company Japan, amassing over 1,000,000 Spotify streams and scores for hundreds of commercials. Expertise in managing projects from inception to delivery. Strong communication skills in both Japanese and English and a keen ear for detail. Extensive knowledge across all popular music genres. Currently looking for new opportunities in the areas of Film and TV music and audio production.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Music composer and producer
Freelance
Tokyo, Japan
03.2013 - Current
- Compose original scores and sound design for commercials and films.
- Oversee music production processes, ensuring timely milestones and deadlines.
- Manage budgets and payments with clients and vendors.
- Direct recording sessions to achieve artistic vision.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards.
- Build strong client and vendor relationships, enhancing collaboration.
- Communicate effectively in Japanese and English.
- Collaborated with Disney Mobile Japan for 10 years, producing, arranging, and composing music for ads, albums, and content.
- Created all brand idents and sound cues for FOX SPORTS Japan.
Music producer
Syn Studios
Tokyo, Japan
09.2007 - 03.2013
- Produced high-quality music for top brands and advertising campaigns.
- Curated innovative music solutions tailored to client goals.
- Managed all aspects of music production, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
- Negotiated budgets and payments to optimize project success.
- Directed recording sessions to achieve desired artistic outcomes.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients and vendors.
- Coordinated with local and international teams, fluent in Japanese and English.
- Produced music with over 1,000,000 Spotify streams released on Walt Disney Records Japan.
Education
Commercial Music
Capilano University
09.1989 - 06/1990
Skills
- Music production
- Film and commercial scoring
- Audio recording , mixing, & editing
- Logic Pro X
- Audio production software (Izotope, Waves, UAD, FabFilter, etc)
- Proficiency - multiple instruments
- Music theory
- Music knowledge
- Music curation
- Project management
- Budget management
- Copyright knowledge
- Effective communication
- Flexible thinking
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Native
Japanese
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Making music with others
- Road running
- Skateboarding
- Watching movies
- Growing lemons on my balcony
- Spending quality time with my family
- Talking and laughing about life with friends
Accomplishments
2014 PromaxBDA Asia Award Gold: National Geographic Channel Japan "Top Gear USA Promo" - Composer / Sound designer
2010 AD STARS Merit Award - Three Bond "Bond Your Sparks" - Music producer / Composer
Timeline
Music composer and producer
Freelance
03.2013 - Current
Music producer
Syn Studios
09.2007 - 03.2013
Commercial Music
Capilano University
09.1989 - 06/1990
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