Isaac Grossman
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Pianist, composer, and pedal steel guitarist based in New York City with a background from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Recent projects include composing the score for Taste The Clouds (2023) and one-act musical Costco Burns Down Inside the Head of a Dedicated Employee (2025). Actively performs and records within New York's vibrant music scene, showcasing versatility across genres.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Composer and lyricist
Costco Burns Down Inside The Head of A Dedicated Employee
New York, NY
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Served as composer and lyricist for original musical, first premiered at Arnie Lawrence Hall in May 2025 and showcased again at Life World in November 2025.
Composer
Hillsdale
New York, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Composed original score for play by Roman D'Ambrosio, showcased at Brooklyn Center For Theater Research in November of 2025.
Composer
Hit The Lights! Co.
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Developed a dynamic score for theater production, partnering with New Victory Theater in NYC.
Composer and lyricist
Wallace
New York, NY
04.2026 - Current
- Experimental song cycle premiering at the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center in April of 2026.
Freelance Musician
Piano - Pedal Steel
New York - Wyoming
01.2018 - Current
- Freelance musician working regularly across Experimental, Folk, Jazz, Singer/songwriter and Country traditions. Performed/toured in the USA, Germany and Sweden.
Studio Musician
Piano - Pedal Steel
New York, New York
01.2018 - Current
- Recorded piano, organ and pedal steel for various songwriters, bands and films in New York, NY.
Production office
The DiMenna Center for Classical Music
New York, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Production office, Orchestra of St. Lukes.
Volunteer/Radio Host
KHOL 89.1 Jackson Hole Community Radio
Jackson Hole, WY
01.2016 - Current
- Curated engaging playlists to enhance listener experience on community radio station.
- Conducted live interviews with local artists and community members for live broadcast.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Jazz and Contemporary Music
The New School College of Performing Arts
New York, NY05-2025
Skills
- Music composition and arrangement
- Lyric writing
- Performance expertise
- Musical score writing
- Conducting
- Studio recording experience
- Community engagement
- Project management
- Collaborative teamwork
References
- Emily Cohen, cohenemilym@gmail.com, (202) 643-6459
- Josh Kleyman, josh.kleyman@gmail.com, (307) 413-4702
- Jason Fritts, (307) 699-0102
Timeline
Composer and lyricist
Wallace
04.2026 - Current
Composer
Hillsdale
11.2025 - Current
Composer and lyricist
Costco Burns Down Inside The Head of A Dedicated Employee
05.2025 - 11.2025
Production office
The DiMenna Center for Classical Music
01.2025 - Current
Composer
Hit The Lights! Co.
01.2023 - Current
Studio Musician
Piano - Pedal Steel
01.2018 - Current
Freelance Musician
Piano - Pedal Steel
01.2018 - Current
Volunteer/Radio Host
KHOL 89.1 Jackson Hole Community Radio
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Jazz and Contemporary Music
The New School College of Performing Arts