Stephen started working in recording studios at age 16, sitting in on sessions with Steven Haigler [R.E.M., Pixies, Fuel, As Tall As Lions] at Reflection Sound Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina. After making his way to New York, he graduated cum laude from New York University’s Music Technology program with a Bachelor of Music. During his studies, he spent several years assisting Brooklyn indie-rock producer Godfrey Diamond, and aided in the construction of the boutique Williamsburg recording studio MetroSonic.

After graduating, he produced, programmed, and mixed records for various independent New York area artists before beginning a long-time relationship with Brooklyn design firm Big Spaceship as their resident Sound Designer and Composer. As a freelancer, Stephen has worked with the digital agencies Atmosphere BBDO, Your Majesty Co., Luxurious Animals, VerticPortals, as well as Big Spaceship. Clients include American Express, Warner Bros., Weinstein Co., Sony Pictures, Coke, Nike, and many others.

His music and sound design appear on records, television, film, and over 40 websites. He is a member of the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) and the International Game Developers Association (IGDA).

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Recommendations

“Collaborating with Stephen and experiencing the wonderous creations his artistry unfolds is like spending the single most excellent day of your life with all of your best friends in your most favorite place ever with everything you could ever want at your fingertips, every day.” -S Jason Prohaska, General Manager, Big Spaceship

“His compositions of tone, mood and tempo always seem to make the colors brighter, the story clearer and the experience complete. Aside from his talent, Stephen may be the very nicest person I’ve ever met.” -Tina Glengary, Senior Creative Strategist, Big Spaceship

“Stephen is remarkable. That all-too-rare combination of wildly talented, highly professional and genuinely kind. Among the finest people I’ve worked with in my career. I’m proud to count him as a colleague and a friend.”-Michael Lebowitz, Co-Founder/CEO, Big Spaceship

Employment

Audio Designer, Volition Inc, Oct 2009-
Freelance Sound Artist, various, Dec 2007-Sept 2009
Sr. Sound Designer, Big Spaceship, Brooklyn, New York, Jan 2009-Mar 2009
Sound Designer, Big Spaceship, Brooklyn, New York, Jan 2006-Dec 2007
General Assistant, Perfect Mixes, Brooklyn, New York, 2004-2005
Intern, Reflection Sound Studios, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2000-2001

Education

New York University, Bachelor of Music: Music Technology, 2001-2005

Film & Television

2009 “Enlightened!” Composer: Additional Music
2008 “What Are We Doing Here?” Sound Editor, Pre-mixer – Klein Pictures
2008 “The Take” Additional Sound Designer – Road Less Traveled Productions / Sony Pictures
2006 “Guide House: Montauk” Music Supervisor, Composer – Puris Entertainment / ESPN2

IMDB

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