Peter Scherr
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Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Proofer/Sound Editor
Online & Multimedia |
Audiobook Post Production Tantor Media |
Branford/Old Saybrook CT USA |
| 2014 |
Music Composer/Producer, Sound Engineer and Editor
Online & Multimedia |
Independent Sound and Music Production Peter Scherr Sound Services |
Branford, CT |
| 2003 |
Principal Producer/Engineer
Music & Singing |
Full Service Recording Studio The Studio In Sai Kung |
Hong Kong |
| 1999 |
Series Composer and Audio Post Engineer
Music & Singing |
ARTifacts Art and Culture documentary series on Chinese art and culture Christopher Jones/Economic Development Board of Singapore |
China PRC, Singapore |
| 1997 |
Independent Post Production and Music for Media
Online & Multimedia |
Music and Sound Production for TVC and Corporate Communications SITC Media |
Hong Kong |
| 1996 |
Staff Composer
Music & Singing |
TVC Music Composition and Production Uptown Music (HK) LTD |
Hong Kong |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Bachelor of Music, Performance | Lawrence University |
| Graduate Study in Music Performance | University of Michigan | |
| 1987 | Graduate Study in Music Performance | Indiana University |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Pro Tools Ultimate HDX, Digital Performer, many sample libraries and plugins, modular synths, guitars, basses, etc.
I can use: Avid Pro Tools
About me
Peter Scherr is an American composer/producer/sound engineer with over thirty years of professional experience.His work is wide-ranging, and he is interested in all forms of music and sound production. He is a past master of speech editing with hundreds of credits in audiobook post production and is experienced in podcast production and distribution.
He has scored long format documentaries, television commercials and corporate communications as well as award-winning short films. His credits include: Discovery Asia, etcetera. He is sought after for his innovative musicianship and sound expertise.
Additional skills:
Music production/Mix engineer/Dialogue editing
Mr. Scherr has relationships within a community of the finest musicians in New York City and is familiar with studios and engineers there as well.
Referees:
References for Peter Scherr:
• Nick Shipley, television producer
Kinley House 43 The Crescent Henleaze
Bristol BS9 4RP
United Kingdom
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• Ritchie Lo, principal, Uptown Music (Hong Kong) LTD
(supplier of music for advertising and corporate communications)
https://www.facebook.com/jazz.man removed ?fref=ts
• Ulf Olofsson, audio engineer, sound designer, composer
Lower Ha Yeung Village, Sai Kung NT Hong Kong
http://www.warewhulf.com/
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Additional information:
In addition to creating custom scores and underscores, Mr. Scherr writes songs on commission for specific projects. He is a strong producer of band-oriented music. As well, he has a keen interest in modular synthesis and electronic exploration.
License & Passport
| Passport: | Yes |
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Engineer, Audio |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Music Production, Composer, Sound Operator / Engineer, Producer |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |
| Work Permits | USA |
| Musical Skills | Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Guitar, Synthesiser |
| Musical Style | Acoustic, Ambient, Avant-garde, Avant-garde jazz, Blues, Boogaloo, Classic rock, Country, Electronica, Experimental, Folk, Improv, Indie, Jazz, Pop, Rock |