Composition
In addition to my own projects, I am passionate about collaborating with others on music, theater, film, and more.
Related Skills: Songwriting, Production, Scoring
I enjoy working with fellow musicians and composers as well as other artists. I can be a collaborator for musical theater, I can help write or produce songs for someone looking to make music, and I can compose music for media. These are just to name a few, I am open to hearing about any kind of project that has a space for music.
“Make Art, Reese!”
Animated short by Mika Lim, original score by Casey Weisman
Music Direction
I have music directed countless theatrical productions on campus and in the professional world. My capabilities range from traditional musical theater to contemporary new works. I have also worked in a profession setting to teach kids how to compose and perform in their own show.
Related Skills: Arranging, transcribing, notation, orchestration
I am able to arrange music for any kind of ensemble from classic musical theater to rock, creating new lines and elevating the composition. I can use my keen musical ear to hear existing details in music and develop new ones that feel appropriate yet expressive.
On the right is a song from Dissonance, an original rock concert/song-cycle created by my friend Grace Valaskovic. For this project, I took 11 demos and arranged them for a rock band, complete with three-part vocal harmonies and fleshed out sections. I led the rehearsal process for this project, teaching all the music to the ensemble and guiding it to performance.
Related Skill: Teaching
I am capable of teaching music/material to any age group and have experience with working with people from youth to college student. I can coach singing, pit playing
I can also teach composition, songwriting, and piano and am happy to discuss setting up lessons.
On the right is a video of me working with the Teen Co. Division at The Play Group Theater’s Camp PGT. These two teens are rehearsing a song they wrote, using skills I gave them during their time at camp.
“Leaving Home,” from Dissonance by Grace Valaskovic
“Notice Me Horton,” from Northwestern University’s Production of Seussical
Playing
I take great pleasure in making music in others and am always interested in playing piano in bands, pits, and nearly any sort of ensemble.
Related Skill: Musical Improv
I can improvise underscoring and full songs for improv comedy and other situations. During my time at Northwestern, I was the music director for the Bix, the school’s only musical improv group.
“Protag Song” Clip from a Bix Show
Resume (last updated September 2026)