Jeff Turlik BIO
JEFF TURLIK
622 Washington St. #1A, New York, NY 10014 | 1-347-351-9375
[email protected] www.jeffturlik.com
COMPOSER, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, EDUCATOR
EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Music, Music Education
EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT MUSIC PRODUCTION
Music Composer / Arranger / Sound Designer
• GRATITUDE SOUND - composer and producer of music and sound design for award-winning music
house, Gratitude Sound. www.gratitudesound.com
• DEFLAB / THINKWELL GROUP - created music arrangements, backing tracks and script for S.E.A
Maintenance Crew show at Sea World Abu Dhabi. Developed and executed plan for training
performers remotely and in-person. Assisted in designing and installing the physical set and
bespoke percussion instruments.
BLUE MAN GROUP / BLUE MAN PRODUCTIONS
I’ve worked with the Blue Man Group in a variety of creative, supervisory and directorial roles for the bulk of my career.
Composer / Arranger / Orchestrator / Producer
Composed, arranged, orchestrated and produced music for Blue Man Group theatrical shows,
appearances, marketing and other products.
This includes but is not limited to:
• music performed live by the Blue Man Group performers
• pre-recorded sound and music in a variety of styles and genres as part of story-telling
• music performed at special appearances with collaborators (DJs, Artists, Orchestras etc)
• music and underscore for short vignettes, social media, television & radio marketing
• film-scoring collaborations
• audio / visual products (albums, CDs, DVDs)
Music Supervisor
Oversaw all aspects of music and recorded sound related to Blue Man Group productions, including
and not limited to composition, recording production, sound-design, VoiceOver direction, musical
instrument design & development, theatrical-piece development, casting, training, live-performance
music & sound direction, department budgets and recording studio operations.
Associate Artistic Director / Associate Creative Director
Was part of a team of creatives tasked with developing and implementing material and providing
direction for BMG theatrical performances, television and other appearances, marketing materials
for tv, radio & internet, and other projects.
BLUE MAN GROUP / BLUE MAN PRODUCTIONS CONTINUED
Music Director
Oversaw and maintained the quality, consistency, and content of BMG’s performances. This required
partnering with stakeholders within and outside of the BMG organization - performers, producers,
managers, directors, designers, technical supervisors and artists –to ensure that all had clear
direction and that infrastructure related to the musical impact of performances (sound, instrument
design, etc.) was held to BMG’s high standards.
In this position I directly oversaw the casting and training of BMG performers.
Performer
Performed as part of the “BMG Band” in a variety of shows and appearances.
Guitar, bass, chapman stick, electric 98-string zither, lap steel guitar, keys / samplers
Highlights
• cast member in the Boston and NYC BMG productions
• 2 performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
• 2 sold out nights at the Hollywood Bowl with the L.A. Philharmonic
• Performances with the Boston Pops and Philadelphia Orchestra
• The Area2 Tour (supporting David Bowie, Busta Rhymes, Moby)
• The Royal Variety Performance for Queen Elizabeth II
• The Tokyo Summersonic Music Festival
• Carnival in Salvador, Brasil
• various national, regional and international television appearances including The Tonight
Show, The Today Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, America’s Got Talent
About Blue Man Group
A global entertainment company best known for the award-winning Blue Man Group show,
performed in over 20 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991.
With a dynamic combination of art, music, comedy and technology, the show’s euphoric celebration
of human connection has universal appeal for a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds.
The show is continually refreshed with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and state-of-
the-art technology. Beyond the stage show, they are Grammy-nominated recording artists, known for
their contributions to various film and TV scores and multiple Blue Man Group albums.
Blue Man Group was acquired by Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group in 2017.
RECORD PRODUCER
Producer / Arranger / Musician
Oversaw and executed all aspects of recording / producing albums that contain various styles of music.
• THE DAN BAND – The Wedding Album (2014)
• STOMPBOX - Final Summer EP (2023)
• BLUE MAN GROUP - Three (2017)
• BLUE MAN GROUP - Overjoy To The World (2023)
BIG YELLOW DUCK
Composer / Producer / Audio Engineer
Provided compositional support for various animated TV shows for Disney Jr, Nick Jr and PBS kids
networks.
Composed music for Scholastic marketing materials.
Engineered VoiceOver sessions for tv shows and podcasts.
VARIOUS PROJECTS AS PERFORMER
ROCK OF AGES
Performer
Guitarist in NYC production. Electric and acoustic 6 & 12 string guitars.
Guitarist / Double Bassist / Electric Bassist / Composer / Arranger
Stompbox – Sony / Columbia recording artist, guitar
Chevy Heston – original indie art-rock, guitar, keys
Milligram – original indie punk, bass
Soul Diamond – 60s-70s soul & r&b tribute, bass
The Get It! - 60s-70s soul, r&b & funk tribute, keys, guitar
Super HiFi – original instrumental ska / dub / reggae, guitar
The Cameramen – original surf-rock, bass
Music For Enophiles - tribute to the music of Brian Eno
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS - double bass in Greenwich Village Community Orchestra and Brooklyn
Conservatory Community Orchestra
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Calderone School of Music
Music Teacher
Private music instruction for all ages and levels on various instruments including: guitar, double-bass,
piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass and digital audio music composition and production.
The program is designed on the Kodaly Music Philosophy with the Principles of the National
Standards and the methodologies of Orff, Dalcroze, Suzuki Classical, jazz, Broadway, rock and roll,
folk music, and popular music. The program is adjusted to the individual student based on their
unique needs. Theory, harmony and ear training are primary components of instruction.
Brooklyn Music Factory
Music Teacher
Private music instruction and group classes / camps for all ages and levels, on various instruments
including guitar, bass guitar, piano and drums. Instruction is focused on songwriting, performance
and collaboration in contemporary music styles.
Wareham High School, Wareham, Massachusetts
Music Teacher
Sole music teacher at Wareham High School. Director of: Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Choir, Jazz Choir.
Developed curricula for groups listed above as well as Music History, Musical Comedy and Music
Technology classes. Directed and conducted seasonal concerts and a musical.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Wonderground NYC
Co-Founder, Music Teacher
Wonderground NYC was a music program for preschool-aged children developed by acclaimed
professional musicians and qualified educators to introduce the fundamentals of music and
encourage interest in this discipline.
The method featured an integrated body of theories and practice based on existing principles,
blended and adapted to maximize musical exposure, understanding and enjoyment. The fun, holistic
and very “hands on” approach allowed young children to learn how to listen, feel and express
through music.
622 Washington St. #1A, New York, NY 10014 | 1-347-351-9375
[email protected] www.jeffturlik.com
COMPOSER, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, EDUCATOR
EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Music, Music Education
EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT MUSIC PRODUCTION
Music Composer / Arranger / Sound Designer
• GRATITUDE SOUND - composer and producer of music and sound design for award-winning music
house, Gratitude Sound. www.gratitudesound.com
• DEFLAB / THINKWELL GROUP - created music arrangements, backing tracks and script for S.E.A
Maintenance Crew show at Sea World Abu Dhabi. Developed and executed plan for training
performers remotely and in-person. Assisted in designing and installing the physical set and
bespoke percussion instruments.
BLUE MAN GROUP / BLUE MAN PRODUCTIONS
I’ve worked with the Blue Man Group in a variety of creative, supervisory and directorial roles for the bulk of my career.
Composer / Arranger / Orchestrator / Producer
Composed, arranged, orchestrated and produced music for Blue Man Group theatrical shows,
appearances, marketing and other products.
This includes but is not limited to:
• music performed live by the Blue Man Group performers
• pre-recorded sound and music in a variety of styles and genres as part of story-telling
• music performed at special appearances with collaborators (DJs, Artists, Orchestras etc)
• music and underscore for short vignettes, social media, television & radio marketing
• film-scoring collaborations
• audio / visual products (albums, CDs, DVDs)
Music Supervisor
Oversaw all aspects of music and recorded sound related to Blue Man Group productions, including
and not limited to composition, recording production, sound-design, VoiceOver direction, musical
instrument design & development, theatrical-piece development, casting, training, live-performance
music & sound direction, department budgets and recording studio operations.
Associate Artistic Director / Associate Creative Director
Was part of a team of creatives tasked with developing and implementing material and providing
direction for BMG theatrical performances, television and other appearances, marketing materials
for tv, radio & internet, and other projects.
BLUE MAN GROUP / BLUE MAN PRODUCTIONS CONTINUED
Music Director
Oversaw and maintained the quality, consistency, and content of BMG’s performances. This required
partnering with stakeholders within and outside of the BMG organization - performers, producers,
managers, directors, designers, technical supervisors and artists –to ensure that all had clear
direction and that infrastructure related to the musical impact of performances (sound, instrument
design, etc.) was held to BMG’s high standards.
In this position I directly oversaw the casting and training of BMG performers.
Performer
Performed as part of the “BMG Band” in a variety of shows and appearances.
Guitar, bass, chapman stick, electric 98-string zither, lap steel guitar, keys / samplers
Highlights
• cast member in the Boston and NYC BMG productions
• 2 performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
• 2 sold out nights at the Hollywood Bowl with the L.A. Philharmonic
• Performances with the Boston Pops and Philadelphia Orchestra
• The Area2 Tour (supporting David Bowie, Busta Rhymes, Moby)
• The Royal Variety Performance for Queen Elizabeth II
• The Tokyo Summersonic Music Festival
• Carnival in Salvador, Brasil
• various national, regional and international television appearances including The Tonight
Show, The Today Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, America’s Got Talent
About Blue Man Group
A global entertainment company best known for the award-winning Blue Man Group show,
performed in over 20 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991.
With a dynamic combination of art, music, comedy and technology, the show’s euphoric celebration
of human connection has universal appeal for a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds.
The show is continually refreshed with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and state-of-
the-art technology. Beyond the stage show, they are Grammy-nominated recording artists, known for
their contributions to various film and TV scores and multiple Blue Man Group albums.
Blue Man Group was acquired by Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group in 2017.
RECORD PRODUCER
Producer / Arranger / Musician
Oversaw and executed all aspects of recording / producing albums that contain various styles of music.
• THE DAN BAND – The Wedding Album (2014)
• STOMPBOX - Final Summer EP (2023)
• BLUE MAN GROUP - Three (2017)
• BLUE MAN GROUP - Overjoy To The World (2023)
BIG YELLOW DUCK
Composer / Producer / Audio Engineer
Provided compositional support for various animated TV shows for Disney Jr, Nick Jr and PBS kids
networks.
Composed music for Scholastic marketing materials.
Engineered VoiceOver sessions for tv shows and podcasts.
VARIOUS PROJECTS AS PERFORMER
ROCK OF AGES
Performer
Guitarist in NYC production. Electric and acoustic 6 & 12 string guitars.
Guitarist / Double Bassist / Electric Bassist / Composer / Arranger
Stompbox – Sony / Columbia recording artist, guitar
Chevy Heston – original indie art-rock, guitar, keys
Milligram – original indie punk, bass
Soul Diamond – 60s-70s soul & r&b tribute, bass
The Get It! - 60s-70s soul, r&b & funk tribute, keys, guitar
Super HiFi – original instrumental ska / dub / reggae, guitar
The Cameramen – original surf-rock, bass
Music For Enophiles - tribute to the music of Brian Eno
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS - double bass in Greenwich Village Community Orchestra and Brooklyn
Conservatory Community Orchestra
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Calderone School of Music
Music Teacher
Private music instruction for all ages and levels on various instruments including: guitar, double-bass,
piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass and digital audio music composition and production.
The program is designed on the Kodaly Music Philosophy with the Principles of the National
Standards and the methodologies of Orff, Dalcroze, Suzuki Classical, jazz, Broadway, rock and roll,
folk music, and popular music. The program is adjusted to the individual student based on their
unique needs. Theory, harmony and ear training are primary components of instruction.
Brooklyn Music Factory
Music Teacher
Private music instruction and group classes / camps for all ages and levels, on various instruments
including guitar, bass guitar, piano and drums. Instruction is focused on songwriting, performance
and collaboration in contemporary music styles.
Wareham High School, Wareham, Massachusetts
Music Teacher
Sole music teacher at Wareham High School. Director of: Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Choir, Jazz Choir.
Developed curricula for groups listed above as well as Music History, Musical Comedy and Music
Technology classes. Directed and conducted seasonal concerts and a musical.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Wonderground NYC
Co-Founder, Music Teacher
Wonderground NYC was a music program for preschool-aged children developed by acclaimed
professional musicians and qualified educators to introduce the fundamentals of music and
encourage interest in this discipline.
The method featured an integrated body of theories and practice based on existing principles,
blended and adapted to maximize musical exposure, understanding and enjoyment. The fun, holistic
and very “hands on” approach allowed young children to learn how to listen, feel and express
through music.