Here are the very talented group of artists who have played a major role in the sound of American Music Company. We are very proud to have them on our team! Every one of them is available through American Music Company for any custom and original music production that you may have.

Geoff Abraham   BMI Geoff Abraham is a prolific writer / performer who composes and produces music for major advertising agencies and for studios in the film and television industry. He is also the lead singer in the critically acclaimed band, R50. His preferred instrument of choice is the guitar. Geoff has composed music for hundreds of Regional and National commercials. A few of his credits are as follows: The WB Network, HGTV, Heineken, Fox Sports, Midas, ABC’s “Life in the Word” and “Seventh Heaven,” Habitat For Humanity, United Cerebral Palsy, Volvo, Mitsubishi, Ford, Let’s Make a Deal, and many others. Geoff burns the midnight oil composing, recording and producing music for numerous Network television pilots, and jingles for many commercial projects. Here are a few of his most recent endeavors: Recent credits include The Playboy Channel, NFL, NBA, A&E (Guns & Roses Biography) and The Speed Channel.

Gary Anderson   ASCAP Gary Anderson is a Grammy award winning composer, producer, arranger, musician and orchestrator who is sought out by some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Recent awards include a Grammy for the soundtrack to Sesame Street’s 30th Anniversary “Elmopalooza” and being honored as one of Berkley College’s outstanding 50 alumni. He has performed on world tours and has been the music director for some of the greatest stars of our era including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Mel Torme. Gary has arranged and produced for many artists including Lena Horn, Judy Collins, Chaka Kahn, and John Secada. He has produced and composed music for such feature films as All That Jazz, Country, Punchline, A Family Thing, Another You and Broadcast News. His current television credits include, Larry King’s CNN opening theme, ABC News, THIS WEEK with George Stephanopolous, ABC NEWS Primetime Monday, New Adventures of Mighty Mouse (CBS), The Simpson’s “Itchy & Scratchy” theme (FOX-TV), of which he is also the vocalist. He has composed and recorded for numerous soaps on NBC, ABC and CBS. Gary has produced and composed music scores for hard-hitting news documentaries, including Avoiding Armageddon (PBS/Turner), Tsunami - Wave of Destruction (ABC), The Hunt for Osama Bin Laden (ABC), Call To Glory (Paramount/ABC), and Nightline (ABC). Recent credits include ABC News' 2008 Election coverage, original theme for "Oscar's Red Carpet" (80th Annual Academy Awards) plus Animal Planet's latest smash program, Housecat Housecalls. Gary has recently been named chief arranger for Jerry Lewis' 2008 MDA Labor Day Telethon.

Russell  Arteaga   ASCAP Russell Arteaga was born out of the age of analog innovation and digital experimentation. His repertoire envelopes the vast diversity that has influenced him over the last two decades and is executed with distinct craftsmanship.. With influences such as Jean Michel Jarre, to Prodigy, to Philip Glass Russell has a minds eye that only has one target...the listener. His musical adoration, technical background, post-production knowledge, midi and sound-creation skill sets continue to raise the bar and demonstrate excellence in a sea of mediocrity. Russell encompasses the roots of electronic and urban music in his tracks while utilizing his expansive range of influences imbibed over the years.

Nicolas Barry   BMI Nicolas Barry and his partner Tomas Jacobi are both from Buenos Aires, Argentina. They are the recipients of the Charles Mingus Award for Composition. As a creative team for over five years, they have composed, arranged and produced music for feature films, television, radio programs and commercials. They have been twice nominated for Grammy Awards. Their musicianship and versatility is exceptional and they are equally comfortable arranging music for solo instruments as they are for meeting the challenges of a symphony orchestra.

Richard Bytnar   ASCAP Richard Bytnar has at least six Gold Records to his name for albums produced for London Records, Arista and Warner Brothers. He has won two Emmy Awards as a sound mixer for both feature films and television. Richard has written award winning commercial music for Levi’s, Toyota, Chevrolet, Ford Trucks, Dos Eques Beer and he has also worked on numerous programs such as Home and Garden, Fine Dining, Suddenly Susan, Alias and Scrubs. He even picked up his third Emmy Award for his technical abilities on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. As an artist and performer, he has worked with many of the giants, including Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, BB King, Bob Dylan, Bruce Hornsby, Steve Winwood, Bonnie Raitt, John Mellencamp and Rod Stewart. Richard has been in the business for over thirty years and as he's always fond of saying, “That’s a wrap. Cheers!” This just in, The now famous GM car commerical with the falling cars was scored by Richard. I am sure he'll be up for another award for this one!

Damon Criswell   BMI Damon Criswell is a talented, award-winning composer best known for creating emotionally engaging, adrenalin packed film scores. His compositions are both symphonic and intimate; providing an array of juxtaposing textures to his scores and performances. Damon is highly versatile, easily shifting gears from the dramatic and driving themes of adventure and action films into the progressive worlds of jazz, pop, world music, comedy and Gospel. He has scored such films as 10 Bullets, Oceanfront Property, Inhumanity, and Eye See You. Damon is also a maestro of the theatrical trailer, composing the scores for Chronicles of Narnia, Shark Hunter, The Stickup, Harvard Man, Air Panic and U.S. Seals 3 to name just a few. He has received the “Official Selection” at the Cannes Film Festival for scoring the film Dreamcatcher and won “Best in Category” at the New York Film Festival. His score for Pale Blue Moon won “Best Texas Feature.” He has also received numerous awards from DownBeat Magazine as a pianist and composer.

Charles D. Denler   ASCAP Charles David Denler has won numerous awards on both the national and international levels. On May 1, 2004 Charles received the prestigious Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for his original music score for the film, Bentley Creek. In 2005 Charles was again twice nominated for the Emmy Award for his original music score for the film, Mystic Voices: The story of the Pequot Indian War and he won the Emmy Award in 2005 for Best Music for his original music score for the film, Beyond the Medal of Honor. Charles has been composing music for film and television for over 20 years. Aside from being extremely proficient on the piano, he is also fluent with many indigenous instruments and world percussion. He is a sought after speaker, leading various workshops and he travels the country giving seminars on ancient music. His award-winning music is widely used in documentaries and films around the world and can be heard in many programs that have been produced for and have aired on National Geographic, Discovery, Arts and Entertainment and the History Channel.

David Flavin   ASCAP David Flavin and his associate Roland “Rolly” Rudzitis have partnered on many projects for radio and television broadcast in the domestic and international scene, including: Future Car (Discovery Channel), Funniest Pets and People, 100 Huntley Street (Cross Roads Christian Communications), and FLW Outdoors. They have also composed music for corporate productions for such clients as Intercontinental Hotels, Hunter Labs, Classic Wines, and Old Glory Battlefield Tours. Both gentlemen have over 25 years experience as composers and arrangers, and are accomplished musicians. Each has mastered the ability to play numerous instruments. While David favors his bass guitar and tuba, Rolly covets his clarinet and piano. David has also collaborated with various artists nationally and internationally in the world of commercial music. Roland has extensive classical training, and special expertise in ethnic folk and dance music. They bring the music experience to life, with absolute joy and passion.

Ramiro Flores   ASCAP Ramiro Flores is a composer and musician from Buenos Aires, Argentina. His instruments of choice are the piano, saxophone, clarinet and flute. Ramiro has toured with César Isella and the Javier Estrin Quintet throughout South America. Through the years he has performed with Oscar Tissera’s Big Band, the Ryle's Jazz Orchestra, Big Phat Jazz Orchestra, Pablo Ablanedo, Los Changos, Marta Gómez and Sophia’s Band to name a few. Ramiro has recently relocated to the island of Manhattan and is currently performing and recording with Pedro Giraudo, Mr. Vivo, Leche, Plan B, Makanudos and Argentos.

Rene  Garza   BMI René Garza is a Grammy Award music producer who is responsible for producing the theme song for the animated WB show, “Mucha Lucha Gigante” and he participated in producing the soundtrack for the feature film, "About A Boy." René has also produced for renowned bands, such as Jumbo, Play and Intocable. Most impressively, Rene won his Grammy Award in 2005 for his production work on “ Dejate Amar” by the group Intocable.

Steve Gibb   BMI Steve Gibb is an international sensation with over 20 years in the industry to back it up. His amazing instrumental versatility, combined with his ability to compose in many styles, enables Steve to transcend the musical genres with ease. He explores the fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds to form a unique approach to modern music. Steve owns over 25 guitars and is proficient with each and every one of them. He has studied music at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, where he graduated with honors. He has also performed with Eartha Kitt, The London Sinfonietta, Britney Spears, Meat Loaf and Music Theater Wales. Steve has added to his list of many credits the title of Musical Director for the London West End, Toronto, UK and US touring companies. He has appeared on stage in the title role for the musical, The Buddy Holly Story. Since opening day, Steve has appeared and performed on stage and in the orchestra of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, Jersey Boys.

Rob Grable   BMI Rob Grable is an Emmy Award and Peabody Award winning composer. He is also a talented performer and audio post-production engineer. Rob has been creating original music for television, radio and commercials, film, video and the web for over 15 years. He has worked with the high and mighty, including James Earl Jones, Hank Aaron and Samuel L. Jackson. He is a graduate of Georgia State University and the Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts. His creative genius, dedication to his art and versatility are nationally recognized. Rob is a joy to work with. He brings creative vitality and excitement to every project.

Stefan Held   ASCAP Stefan Held is a producer, music director, composer and musician extraordinaire. He has worked with numerous Grammy, Tony, Emmy and Obie winning artists. In 2008 Stefan received an award for “Appreciation and Recognition in the Recording Academy” from the Grammys. He has performed in numerous Broadway musicals: Jersey Boys, Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Secret Garden, to name just a few. Stefan has been involved in projects for the Discovery Channel, FOX, MTV, and MOR Entertainment. He travels the world, appearing in some of the most prestigious music festivals: the Boston Jazz Festival, the Ballentines Festival in Tokyo, and the Donauinsel Rock Festival and Jazz Festival in Wiesen, Austria. Stefan is a graduate of Berklee College of Music (summa cum laude) and Mannes College for Jazz and Contemporary Music (New School University).

Fernando Isella   ASCAP Fernando Isella is a producer, musical director, composer and performer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has directed over 100 live shows in Latin America, Europe and the USA. He has produced many albums with Emilio Estefan Productions and during the course of his colorful career, Fernando has earned over 25 Platinum and Gold records for Sony Music. Constantly on the go, he is part of the major Jazz scene in Manhattan. As leader of the band, he can often be seen on tour performing and recording with the extremely popular Jazz group, Makanudos. He has recently produced the album "Cuando el Pais Cantaba", a tribute to Argentinean Folklore music featuring David Byrne, Philip Glass and Susan Baca, among others. It's amazing that he still finds the time to compose and record music for television programs and commercials!

Tomas Jacobi   BMI Tomas Jacobi and his partner Nicolas Barry are both from Buenos Aires, Argentina. They are the recipients of the Charles Mingus Award for Composition. As a creative team for over five years, they have composed, arranged and produced music for feature films, television, radio programs and commercials. They have been twice nominated for Grammy Awards. Their musicianship and versatility is exceptional and they are equally comfortable arranging music for solo instruments as they are for meeting the challenges of a symphony orchestra.

Gail June   ASCAP Gail June is a native New Yorker and Brooklyn bred. A gifted composer and musician, she is also the mother of Mitchel J. Greenspan. And in so being, she has in essence, given birth to American Music Company. To quote her son Mitchel, “It is now my greatest pleasure that I can finally give back in a small but significant way, the love which has always been unconditionally given to me.” American Music Company welcomes Gail June to the ranks of the finest talent in the industry.

Penka Kouneva   BMI Penka Kouneva lives in the world of Feature Films, Videogames and Television. Her accomplishments are worldwide. Penka is part of the Hollywood power machine, scoring and co-scoring blockbuster after blockbuster. Pirates of the Caribbean: at Worlds End with Hans Zimmer, Angles and Demons, again with Hans Zimmer, Hostel: Part 1 and 2, Transformers 1 and 2, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, The Matrix 2 and 3, and Vantage Point to name just a few. In the universe of videogames, Penka continues to impress by being the lead orchestrator and music arranger for such titles as, the World of Warcraft, Starcraft 2, Gears of War, Prince of Persia 2010, Transformers 1 and 2 and Enter the Matrix 2 and 3. And for television, she continues to impress with her music compositions for major network shows, Forensic Files, Mail Call, Stars Without Makeup, Modern Marvels, Dog Fight, and the Birth of the Ku Klux Klan. Her music as been featured in programming on the Fox Network, NBC, ABC, CBS, History Channel, Sci-Fi Channel and on PBS. Penka has received Duke University’s first-ever Doctoral Degree in composition. A few of her selected Awards and Recognitions are as follows: Sundance Film Scoring Fellowship (2001), Platinum Remi, for Best Score (for Richard III, a feature film), STEEL: John Henry and the Shaker, An Original Blues Musical (Two Ovation Awards, Seven Ovation Nominations), Grand Prix for Songwriters Under 18, World Music Festival, Tokyo, Aaron Copland Award and Residency, and Meet the Composer Fellowship. An impressive list of events, that continues to amaze us all. It is an honor and a privilege to have Penka Kouneva on our team at American Music Company, Inc.

Mark Krurnowski   BMI Mark Krurnowski is a composer and musician, extraordinaire. He has over 8,000 airplays on Network TV. His music has been included in programming on ABC-TV, Bravo (Emmy award winning series, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List), The Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Outdoor Channel, Versus Sports Network, Oxygen, Turner Broadcasting Network, WTBS and XM & SIRIUS satellite radio. Released in December 2007, his song “Wait a Minute” peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Charts. In 2009, Mark composed “Believe In Me”, a song which appeared in the film “What Goes Up” starring Hilary Duff. While on the international front, his music can be heard on televisions across Australia, Mexico, France, the Netherlands, Japan, Chile and Canada. Currently, Mark is busy performing with his band of brothers, the Filter Kings, a bluesabilly surf trio based in New York. The band has had the opportunity to perform with such artists as Peter Frampton, Blues Traveler, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, James Cotton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Blue Oyster Cult and Omar & the Howlers.

Shawn Malone   BMI Shawn Malone has done just about everything in the multimedia field….all levels of audio and video production, live sound, projection, lighting, stage design, graphic design, animation, and the Internet. Through all of this, he has remained consistently dedicated to his career as a musician. Over the past 20 years, he has been involved in countless musical endeavors, ranging from original music for televison commercials and corporate productions to live performances and session work as a drummer and percussionist. It is truly amazing that he still finds time to do it all.

Miriam Mayer   ASCAP Miriam Mayer has had the privilege to work with John Williams since the early days of Star Wars. She is the only person that Williams has trusted to review his compositions and proof-read his scores for such films as Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Catch Me If You Can, Saving Private Ryan, The Patriot, and Minority Report. Her true passion is the violin, and as a violinist extraordinaire, Miriam has performed on thousands of recordings for Hollywood blockbusters including Mission Impossible III, Batman Begins, Chronicles of Riddick, The Siege, and The Negotiator. She has studied under the tutelage of Glenn Dicterow, the NY Philharmonic concertmaster and with Heiichiro Ohyama, one of America’s most accomplished violists. She has also composed music for many network shows; Wyatt Earp, The Jerry Springer Show, Elimidate, The Maury Povich Show, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and Guiding Light to name a few. Miriam is also the producer and arranger for the multi-award winning children's music artist, Hap Palmer. Currently, Miriam’s talents are being regularly used in both the incredibly popular, Sci-Fi’s Battlestar Galactica and in NBC’s ER.

Peter Millrose   ASCAP Peter Millrose, whose father had written songs for everyone, from Gary Puckett, Gene Pitney and Dusty Springfield to Elvis Presley and Louis Armstrong. Music has been infused into his genes and is deeply embedded into his soul. A brilliant pianist and composer in his own right, his songwriting and arranging skills have been enlisted by many of the premier artists in the music industry. He has contributed to numerous film and television projects including, HBO’s Comedy Central, the Daily Show, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Showtime, MTV, VH1, Lifetime, MSG and Turner. Peter has worked with many renown artists including Chaka Khan, Run DMC, Ed Lover, Big Pun, The Cadillacs, Placido Domingo Jr., and Gary US Bonds. Peter is a highly gifted, multi-talented producer, composer and arranger, whose work is extraordinarily creative and emotionally charged. He has a heart of gold and a gifted sense of humor. Compassionate about his craft Peter brings out the best in all of those around him.

Joel Mofsenson   BMI Joel Mofsenson is a pianist and keyboard virtuoso, who for over 35 years, has played in the limelight. From the orchestra pits of the Broadway Theater he has tickled the old ivories in many productions, including Cats, Dream Girls, They’re Playing Our Song and I love My Wife. Currently, Joel is a member of a Big Band Jazz and Swing ensemble called New York Big Band, who performs regularly at Lincoln Center when they are not on tour. The band has recorded six CD’s. Joel also has a Masters degree in Music Compostiton from Indiana University and over the course of his long career, he has performed with such greats as Barry White, Laurie Liberman and Tony Orlando and Dawn. When he’s not on the "Great White Way" or with his band, he spends his other waking hours composing and recording music for television and film.

Carl Moniz   ASCAP Carl Moniz is an accomplished composer, arranger, producer and performer. His exciting, colorful and aggressive guitar arrangements are second to none. Carl was discovered years ago while playing his one-millionth gig, in a dark and smoky nightclub in the downtown Boston area. Over the years, he has since composed and recorded music for numerous television programs and commercials. His style is refreshing, invigorating, energizing and bold.

Gregg Montante   BMI Gregg Montante is an amazingly talented guitarist, keyboardist and composer/arranger. His songwriting, composition and arranging skills have been enlisted by many of the premier artists in the music industry. He has also contributed to numerous film and television projects including: The Shield, Baywatch, Chicago Hope, Hardcopy, Hallmark, Court TV and the extremely popular Nip/Tuck. He has scored many network movies for CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX and the major cable networks including HBO “Lackawanna Blues” and films for the Discovery Channel, Cinemax, TNT, USA, Lifetime, and ESPN. Some of his most recent projects include: the Discovery Channel’s, Deadliest Catch and The Alaska Experiment, for the History Channel, Ice Road Truckers and Axeman, for TNT, The Closer, and a documentary for the USA Network, called Eco Challenge.

Hunter Pipes   ASCAP Hunter Pipes is a Clio Award winning sound designer and recording engineer. He is also a versatile, dynamic and creative multi-instrumentalist. With over 15 years experience composing for film, television, radio, live events, video games and corporate video.

Roland Rudzitis   ASCAP Roland “Rolly” Rudzitis and his associate David Flavin have partnered on many projects for radio and television broadcast in the domestic and international scene, including: Future Car (Discovery Channel), Funniest Pets and People, 100 Huntley Street (Cross Roads Christian Communications), and FLW Outdoors. They have also composed music for corporate productions for such clients as Intercontinental Hotels, Hunter Labs, Classic Wines, and Old Glory Battlefield Tours. Both gentlemen have over 25 years experience as composers and arrangers, and are accomplished musicians. Each has mastered the ability to play numerous instruments. While David favors his bass guitar and tuba, Rolly covets his clarinet and piano. David has also collaborated with various artists nationally and internationally in the world of commercial music. Roland has extensive classical training, and special expertise in ethnic folk and dance music. They bring the music experience to life, with absolute joy and passion.

Patrick Smith   BMI Patrick Smith has been a professional musician for over thirty years. His instruments of preference are the piano and various woodwinds. Early in his career he performed in concert as an opening act for artists as diverse and prominent as The Beach Boys, Earl Scruggs, Virgil Fox, ZZ Top and Kiss. In between road tours, he worked as a session musician. Patrick began composing for film and television in 1976, writing and producing commercials. He has also created music for numerous political clients, including much of Congress and the last four Presidents. He has scored many syndicated and network television programs, including documentaries for the Discovery Channel, and the Fox Television series; "America's Most Wanted".

Thoryn Stephens   ASCAP Thoryn Stephens has a degree in biotechnology with a focus on biochemistry and music theory. (what a combo!) While producing his unique style of electronica music he is also proficient on percussion, drums, keyboards and flute. Several years ago he joined forces with Russell Arteaga and together they have formed Urbanometry Music & Sound.

Kevin C. Teasley   ASCAP Kevin C. Teasley is a multifaceted musician of the highest caliber. He is a composer, arranger, producer, songwriter, guitar player, pianist and keyboard artist. Some of Kevin's work can be heard on “America’s Most Wanted” and other programs for Fox Television and Nickelodeon. He has recorded music for numerous commercials including, SAAB Grolsch Beer, The JFK museum, Geico Insurance, Harris Teeter, TJ Maxx, Champion Mortgage, Quiznos and Seiko Watches. Recently he has composed the music for the theatrical trailers for X Men 3, The Omen and for Transformers. Kevin is a three time recipient of the Virginia Commission for the Arts. As a performer of extreme talent, Kevin is frequently on tour in the United States and throughout Europe. His amazing sense of style, composition and intense focus to detail make Kevin a true creative genius

Nicolaas tenBroek   BMI Nicolaas tenBroek is a graduate of The Juilliard School of Music and a recipient of the Lincoln Center Award. He has composed for feature films, including productions for New Line Cinema, E! Entertainment, Paramount, New Horizons, Durangho Pictures and Coney Island Films; and for television he has scored programs for NBC, Sony, Columbia Tristar, Warner Brothers and Big Ticket - Producers: Francis Ford Coppola & John Romano. Programs such as The Conversation, Dark Angel, Phantom Investigators, Good as Gold and Hollywood Off-Ramp to name just a few. As a talented arranger, producer and instrumentalist, Nicolaas has performed with some of the most high profile entertainers of our day; including, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Cher, Santana, Patty LaBelle, Madonna, the Temptations, Jackson Five, the OJays, Nancy Wilson, Herbie Hancock and the Pointer Sisters.

Bruce H. Zimmerman   ASCAP Bruce H. Zimmerman is a three time Emmy Award winning composer for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Original Music Composition. He is also an accomplished guitarist and pianist. Bruce began his career in the mid 80’s after attaining a Doctorate of Music from the Hartt School of Music. Working both with MIDI, high end samples and acoustic instrumentation, he is considered by many to be a creative genius. For over 20 years Bruce has been composing and recording music for film, documentaries, corporate, commercial, multimedia and children's projects. He has scored over 500 programs: including programs for AT&T, IBM, FOX Network, The Learning Channel, MasterCard, Carnival Cruise Lines, Fisher Price, Time Warner, Random House, Sony Kids Music, Simon & Schuster, McGraw Hill, Knowledge Adventure, Smithsonian Institute, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Way and Warner Brothers. All have benefited from Bruce’s involvement. “My goals are to provide the most inspired and effective musical treatment that I can for each project I become involved in. Writing music for film and video is what I love to do!” His passion for music, skilled creative sensibilities and as a bonus, his warm and compassionate nature, brings out the best in what we do.