About Me
I grew up in Long Island, New York in a musical household. My Dad played the saxophone, and exposed me to a wide range of incredible music. Jazz, Classical, Rock-n-Roll, RnB, Latin, Blues, Country and Opera are all part of the soundtrack of my life. Our house was filled with second hand instruments, and I gravitated to the saxophone. I also taught myself to play flute, drums, piano and guitar. The Piano opened the door to the joy of composing, which eventually became my first love.
As a teen I played in All-County and All-State jazz ensembles, as well as the McDonald’s Tri-State High School Jazz Ensemble. I won scholarships to attend Hofstra University, and while in attendance was the recipient of the Duke Ellington Award for contributions in jazz.
I’ve been a busy player on the New York scene since the early 80’s and have recorded and/or performed with artists such as Ronnie Spector, Brian Setzer, Paul Schaffer, Joan Osborne, Andrew Dice Clay, Debbie Gibson, Jelly Bean Benitez, Emo Leblanc, The Drifters, The Coasters, Felix Cavalieri of the Rascals and countless others. My sax sounds can be heard on commercials for companies and products as diverse as Sheraton Hotels, Oreo Cookies, and Pfizer Inc.
I have composed and recorded music for Johnson and Johnson Inc, Telluride Film Festival, NY Mets, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Media Right Productions, Chase Marketing, Bob Giraldi Productions and others.
Our next webinar with Shane:
The Film/TV Director’s Guide to Lenses
Shaping Your Story with the Right Lens Choices
Taught by Multi-Emmy® Award-Winning Filmmaker Shane Stanley
Who Should Attend: Directors, students, indie filmmakers, and professionals who want to deepen their understanding of how lenses influence visual storytelling and help elevate their projects, all while staying within budget.
Webinar Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
Time: 1pm to 2:15pm EST (New York Time)
Register FREE now:
https://www.studentfilmmakers.com/film-tv-directors-lenses-shane-stanley/
"Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you’re a director." ― James Cameron
