Business Details
30 Years
experience
Custom Music Production & Guitar Instruction
As a seasoned musician and educator, I have dedicated my career to creating impactful music and fostering artistic growth within our community. My work spans production music for media, guitar instruction, and large-scale event production, drawing on over two decades of professional experience. I collaborate with publishers, networks, and educational institutions to deliver tailored musical solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. My approach combines technical expertise with a passion for community engagement, ensuring each project reflects both creative vision and practical execution.From composing for theatrical productions to developing educational frameworks, I prioritize innovation and accessibility in every endeavor. My background includes teaching at Brookline Music School for 15 years and designing curricula for institutions like Endicott College, solidifying my commitment to music education. With a foundation in professional music from Berklee College of Music and advanced training in arranging and composition, I bring both academic rigor and real-world application to every collaboration.
Services
Production Music
Guitar Lessons
Event Production
Music Composition
Arranging Services
Music Instruction
Commercial Composition
Theatrical Music Production
Educational Workshops
Music Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in music composition and production.
- Our team provides expert guitar instruction tailored to individual learning styles.
- We produce large-scale events with a focus on community engagement.
- Our work has been featured in major publications like The New York Times.
- We combine creativity with technical expertise in music arrangement and performance.
Services
Production Music
Creating custom music for publishers, networks, and streaming platforms including HBO Max, Hulu, and Netflix. Our compositions enhance visual storytelling across genres like drama, comedy, and sports programming. We deliver industry-standard tracks that meet specific licensing and production requirements.
Guitar Lessons
Personalized guitar instruction for all skill levels, focusing on technique, theory, and stylistic versatility. Lessons incorporate modern tools and traditional methods developed through 15 years of teaching at Brookline Music School and creating 177 instructional videos for JamPlay.com.
Event Production
Organizing and managing large-scale community events like Brookline Porchfest. Our production services include artist coordination, logistical planning, and technical execution for festivals, theatrical performances, and special cultural programs.
Theatrical Music
Composing and arranging original scores for theatrical productions including works for The Gottabees and Fort Port Theatre Company. Services cover live performance integration, sound design, and collaborative creative development with directors and performers.
Music Arrangement
Professional arrangement services for commercial and artistic projects, including Beck Song Reader collaborations and educational materials. We specialize in adapting musical ideas into fully realized productions across genres from folk to cinematic scores.
People
Brendan Burns
Musician, Educator, Producer
Brendan Burns is a musician, composer, and educator with over two decades of experience in music production, teaching, and event management. He specializes in creating production music for media, delivering guitar instruction, and organizing community-focused events. His work has been featured in The New York Times and various educational institutions.
Questions
What music production services do you offer?
We create custom production music for media including TV, streaming platforms, and theatrical productions. Our work appears in HBO Max, Hulu, and Netflix content through partnerships with publishers like BMG and Universal Music.
Do you teach guitar lessons for all skill levels?
Yes, we provide personalized guitar instruction for beginners through advanced players. Our teaching methods combine 15 years of faculty experience at Brookline Music School with modern digital learning tools.
What types of events do you produce?
We organize community music festivals like Brookline Porchfest and manage theatrical productions. Our event production includes artist coordination, logistical planning, and technical execution for cultural programs.
How can I license your production music?
Our production music is available through partnerships with major publishers including Warner Chappell Production Music, Universal Music Corporation, and Catapult Music.
What educational background do you have?
We hold a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Music from Berklee College of Music with specialized training in arranging and composition from mentors like Jay Weik and Charlie Banacos.
