Eric Gersen
New York
Summary
Composer, Producer, Musical Director, and Pianist with over 15 years of experience with an extensive improv background. Proficient in all aspects of modern music creation, from initial composition, to arrangement and production, and to final mix and master.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Musical Director and Composer
The Story Pirates Podcast
01.2011 - Current
- Musically direct the children's theatre organization, as well as compose music for their awarding-winning Podcast, collaborating with various musicians, comedians, and artists, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Oliver, Natasha Rothwell, Bowen Yang, Kristen Bell, Stephanie Hsu, and more.
Lead Composer and Producer
Questlove's "Historical Records" Podcast
01.2024 - Current
- Lead composer and producer for the Hip Hop History focused podcast, featuring artists such as Mandy Gonzales and Jenna Bainbridge.
Lead Composer and Producer
Game On! Podcast
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Lead composer for the sports-focused podcast by The Story Pirates, executive produced by Steph Curry.
Musical Director and Teacher
Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center
01.2016 - Current
- Musical Director and Teacher for Musical Improv classes and shows.
Contributing Composer
The Calm App
01.2021 - Current
- Contributing composer for the #1 Sleep and Meditation App's "Sleep Stories", accompanying multiple high-profile narrators including Maya Rudolph, Jennifer Garner, P!nk, Wanda Sykes, and Kevin Bacon.
Adjunct Music Instructor
The Calhoun School
08.2023 - Current
- Accompanist for the Middle and High School Chorus programs, Jazz classes, and Theatre productions.
East Coast Music Director and Pianist
"Off Book: The Improvised Musical"
01.2018 - Current
- East Coast Music Director and pianist for Jess McKenna and Zach Reino's popular "Off Book" Improvised Musical Show and Podcast.
Substitute Musical Director
"Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis"
01.2022 - Current
- Substitute Musical Director for the Off-Broadway and national touring show featuring Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci.
Composer
Rufus Wainwright's "An Exploration of Hypnotic Sound"
01.2024 - Current
- Composed the track "You are Loved on This Planet" to Rufus Wainwright's experimental album which is currently being developed into a live concert experience with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Composer, Music Director, and Accompanist
Hannah Solow's "Musical Theatre Hell Girl"
01.2025 - Current
- Composer, Music Director, and accompanist for Hannah Solow’s new one-woman show.
Composer, Lyricist, and Performer
Improv Everywhere
01.2016 - Current
- Composer, lyricist, and performer for a variety of the company's Spontaneous Musicals, including on America's Got Talent.
Creator and Musical Director
Rumpleteaser: Musical Improv
01.2015 - Current
- Creator and musical director of the Musical Improv team Rumpleteaser at the UCB Theatre. Cast members include: Jeff Hiller, Hannah Solow, and Josh Sharp.
Consultant
TruTV's "Impractical Jokers"
01.2016 - 12.2025
- Provided writing consultation, musical content, and musical direction for the Episodes "Q-sical" and "Death of a President".
Collaborator
"Oh, Mary!"
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with writer Cole Escola on the original rendition of the finale's "Madcap Medley".
Musical Director and Accompanist
"Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?" London Tour
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Musical Director and accompanist for Las Cultaristas' Matt Rogers' show.
Musical Director, Composer, and Accompanist
"Cole Escola: Quick! Pretend I'm Asleep!"
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Musical Director, composer, and accompanist for the sold out run at Joe's Pub.
Creator
"Seventeen Seventy-Something"
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Creator of the musical Seventeen Seventy-Something which originally ran at the UCB Theatre NY.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Composing and Producing Electronic Music
Berklee Online
05.2023
Professional Certificate - Composing and Producing Electronic Music
Berklee Online
05.2023
Skills
- Music arrangements
- Music theory
- Audio production
- Instrumentation
- Live performance
- Sight reading
- Sound design
- Film scoring
- Musical score writing
- Music editing
Timeline
Composer, Music Director, and Accompanist
Hannah Solow's "Musical Theatre Hell Girl"
01.2025 - Current
Lead Composer and Producer
Questlove's "Historical Records" Podcast
01.2024 - Current
Composer
Rufus Wainwright's "An Exploration of Hypnotic Sound"
01.2024 - Current
Collaborator
"Oh, Mary!"
01.2024 - 12.2024
Adjunct Music Instructor
The Calhoun School
08.2023 - Current
Musical Director and Accompanist
"Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?" London Tour
01.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Musical Director
"Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis"
01.2022 - Current
Lead Composer and Producer
Game On! Podcast
01.2021 - 04.2023
Contributing Composer
The Calm App
01.2021 - Current
East Coast Music Director and Pianist
"Off Book: The Improvised Musical"
01.2018 - Current
Musical Director, Composer, and Accompanist
"Cole Escola: Quick! Pretend I'm Asleep!"
01.2018 - 12.2019
Musical Director and Teacher
Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center
01.2016 - Current
Composer, Lyricist, and Performer
Improv Everywhere
01.2016 - Current
Consultant
TruTV's "Impractical Jokers"
01.2016 - 12.2025
Creator and Musical Director
Rumpleteaser: Musical Improv
01.2015 - Current
Creator
"Seventeen Seventy-Something"
01.2013 - 12.2014
Musical Director and Composer
The Story Pirates Podcast
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Composing and Producing Electronic Music
Berklee Online
Professional Certificate - Composing and Producing Electronic Music
Berklee Online
Awards And Accolades
- Winner, 2024, Signal Award for 'The Story Pirates Podcast' Episode featuring the song 'Key Change World'
- Nominee, 2025, Ambie for Best Original Score and Music Supervision for 'Historical Records' (with The Roots' Stro Elliot)