Ryan Knaggs
Music Composer
Fountain Hills,AZ
Summary
Dynamic music composer with a proven track record at CBS Studios, specializing in film scoring and sound design. Expert in orchestral arrangement and client communication, delivering impactful compositions that enhance storytelling. Adept at collaborating with creative teams to realize artistic visions, consistently meeting tight deadlines and exceeding expectations.
Experienced with creating original and engaging musical compositions for diverse projects. Utilizes advanced knowledge of music theory and digital audio workstations to produce high-quality soundtracks. Track record of collaborating with directors and producers to achieve artistic visions effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Composer - America's Book of Secrets
Prometheus Entertainment
03.2021 - 12.2021
- S4.E1 - The Secret Space Program (2021), S4.E2 - Protecting the President (2021), S4.E3 - The Freemason Factor (2021)
- Provided additional music and sound design services.
Music Composer - The Housewives of the North Pole
Motion Picture Corporation of America
02.2021 - 12.2021
- TV Movie
- Composed additional music and sound effects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Music Composer - CSI: Vegas
CBS Studios
09.2021 - 10.2021
- S1.E2 - Honeymoon in Vegas (2021)
- Composed additional music and sound effects.
- Consulted with producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
Music Composer - The UnXplained
Prometheus Entertainment
02.2020 - 04.2021
- S1.E15 - Vampires and Werewolves (2020), S2.E11 - Extraordinary Engineering (2021)
- Composed additional music and sound effects.
Music Composer - Girl Meets Farm
Bodega Pictures
01.2020 - 03.2021
- S5.E6 - Hockey Game (2020), S5.E11 - Hawaiian Game Night (2020), S9.E3 - Drive-In Date Night (2021)
- Composed additional music and sound effects.
Music Composer - BoJack Horseman
Tornante Company, ShadowMachine, and Netflix
03.2015 - 10.2019
- S2.E12 - Out to Sea (2015), S6.E2 - The New Client (2019)
- Composed additional music and sound effects.
Music Composer - Hawaii Five-O
CBS Productions
04.2013 - 10.2019
- S3.E20 - Olelo Pa'a (The Promise) (2013), S10.E3 - E Uhi Ana Ka Wa I Hala I Na Mea I Hala (2019)
- Composed additional music and sound effects.
Music Composer - Christmas at Grand Valley
Hideaway Pictures.
04.2018 - 12.2018
- TV Movie
- Composed additional music and sound effects.
Music Composer - Me Time With Frangela
Kids at Play
09.2017 - 12.2018
- 56 Episodes - S1.E1 - S1.E56 (2018)
- Compositing additional music and sound effects.
Music Composer - Insatiable
Netflix and The Asylum
07.2018 - 08.2018
Music Composer - Cloak & Dagger
Marvel Television and ABC Signature Studios
05.2018 - 07.2018
- S1.E6 - Funhouse Mirrors (2018)
- Composed additional music and sound effects.
Education
Master of Arts - Video Game Music Composition And Sound Design
09-2026
Master of Arts - Professional Media Composition And Sound Design
09-2024
- Ranked in Top 25% of class
Skills
- Music composition
- Sound design
- Audio editing
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Client communication
- Time management
- Orchestral arrangement
- Electronic music production
- Film scoring
- Musical creativity
- Improvisational skills
- Music editing
- Adaptive composition
- Mixing skills
- Musical composition
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Collaborated with the music department team in the development of The Housewives of the North Pole.
- Mentored technical solutions for music software and hardware to individuals for many Music Department projects.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Music
- Video Gaming
- Video Game Design
- Web Development and Design
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
Timeline
Music Composer - CSI: Vegas - CBS Studios
09.2021 - 10.2021
Music Composer - America's Book of Secrets - Prometheus Entertainment
03.2021 - 12.2021
Music Composer - The Housewives of the North Pole - Motion Picture Corporation of America
02.2021 - 12.2021
Music Composer - The UnXplained - Prometheus Entertainment
02.2020 - 04.2021
Music Composer - Girl Meets Farm - Bodega Pictures
01.2020 - 03.2021
Music Composer - Insatiable - Netflix and The Asylum
07.2018 - 08.2018
Music Composer - Cloak & Dagger - Marvel Television and ABC Signature Studios
05.2018 - 07.2018
Music Composer - Christmas at Grand Valley - Hideaway Pictures.
04.2018 - 12.2018
Music Composer - Me Time With Frangela - Kids at Play
09.2017 - 12.2018
Music Composer - BoJack Horseman - Tornante Company, ShadowMachine, and Netflix
03.2015 - 10.2019
Music Composer - Hawaii Five-O - CBS Productions
04.2013 - 10.2019
Arts University Bournemouth - Master of Arts, Video Game Music Composition And Sound Design
University of Chichester - Master of Arts, Professional Media Composition And Sound Design
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