EDUCATION
University of Calgary 2002-2006Sean Goebel spent four years learning his craft studying music composition at the U of C in Canada. He graduated from their fine arts department as a guitarist with a bachelor of music composition degree. This has given him a strong understanding of scoring, instrumentation, form, theory, arranging, orchestration, music software and music/studio production.
EXPERIENCE Seasons film (click here for trailer) I was required to record, edit, score, and produce ambient classical music for this film. I recorded a single violinist for this and sampled in the rest of instruments. Core Essentials video (click here for video) I was required to record, edit, score, and produce rock music for an instructional wake boarding video. 1st in Entertainment studios I currently own a home recording studio, where I record my own compositions and various paid projects. I have recorded a range of different chamber ensembles, rock/pop bands, and assisted on an orchestral CBC recording session. I own the equipment necessary to create recordings and preproduction work. I am also able to hire almost any kind of musician for these projects. Good Question Band I wrote, produced and recorded three albums for the alternative rock band Good Question. This project gave me experience scoring for a rock band, cello, bassoon, string quartet, trombone, saxophone, trumpet, and piano. I was required to work with a variety of different musicians by ear and by score and gained experience creating electronic material in the studio. Good Question’s website contains samples of my work (www.goodquestion.ca). U of C Big Band
Participating in this ensemble gave me first hand experience with
big band arrangements, jazz harmonies, and melodies. This experience
has enabled to understand and write in the jazz medium. Working in
this ensemble gave me an extensive harmonic knowledge. Creative and
innovative composing and arranging skills
SKILLS AND EQUIPMENT Production
Engineering, production and general studio
skills along with advanced computer skill and aptitude with both
PC and Macintosh. Sean has in depth knowledge with recording and
mastering software like Pro Tools, Cubase SX, Digital Performer
4.0, Kontakt 2.0, Peak, Sound Forge, Reason, and Fruity Loops.
Sean currently owns and uses all of the software listed above on a
regular basis, he is able to record live musicians and create
sampled sounds and instruments.
Management
Versatility |
© Sean Goebel 2009