member profiles

At only 8 years old, David was already an accomplished violinist, immersed in the world of Bach and Mozart but at 10 years old he felt the guitar was more natural and by the age 14, David was performing classical guitar concerts. David has toured the world, recorded parts for movies in Hollywood, composed two original Symphonies and has sold out theaters in major US cities.

Film composer Dr. David Raiklen was mentored by Oscar winner John Williams and Pulitzer Prize winner Mel Powel. David studied at USC and CalArts and later taught at those universities. He has worked for Fox, Sony, Disney, Sprint, Mattel, Warner Bros and PBS, plus many independent producers. compositions have been performed at the Hollywood Bowl and Disney Hall. He is also host of the successful radio program "Classical Fan Club", and is host and leader of The Academy of Scoring Arts seminars. He is currently producing and composing for "Space Command", a series of epic adventures set in a hopeful future, and creating a Virtual Reality experience.

David S. Goldman is an award-winning world folk music singer/songwriter who draws upon his Jewish, Sicilian and Albanian roots. He studied music, language and photography for three and a half years in India (sitar and vocals), Japan (lute, koto, and vocals), as well as in Korea and Mexico. His songs are as well crafted as they are passionate about making the world a better place. Combined with his broad musical palette and a powerful voice, he is a unique and compelling figure in today's folk music scene.

David Schwartz is a percussionist and drummer specializing in Brazilian instruments. He also produces electronic music primarily in House, Soulful House, Jazz House. He runs DownJazz Records, a small indie label in New York City specializing in Funk, Soul, Jazz, R&B and electronic music. He works with musicians from bands such as Parliament Funkadelic, Prince, Roy Ayers, Lonnie Liston Smith, Chaka Khan, Gloria Gaynor, as well as DJ remixers including Jimpster, Crackazat, Spinna, Kai Alce, Makez, Ralph Session, EVM128.

Recording producer and engineer David v.R. Bowles formed Swineshead Productions, LLC in 1995, specializing in high-resolution stereo and immersive recording. His productions have won multiple “Just Plain Folks” awards and been nominated for Grammy® and JUNO® awards. Many of these have received critical acclaim for his audio engineering. Mr. Bowles is a member of the AES: on the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, the San Francisco section committee, and has served on the Board of Governors and convention committees in addition. He is a guest lecturer in 3D audio at NYU Steinhardt Music Technologies Tonmeister Seminar, and at Royal Danish Conservatory.