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Studio Arlen Portfolio

Jerry Arlen

Composer • Producer • Educator

Award-winning audio producer and songwriter specializing in cinematic composition, modern music production, and emotionally driven sound design. With roots in touring, film scoring, higher education, and contemporary studio production, Jerry Arlen bridges artistry, technology, and storytelling through sound.

Education
M.M. Music Production
Berklee College of Music

BA – Digital Media
University of Michigan
Work
Songwriting
Film Scoring
Music Production
Mixing
Background
Touring Musician
Studio Producer
Faculty Developer
Jerry Arlen

Featured Projects

Selected compositions and productions representing my work across songwriting, hybrid production, cinematic scoring, and contemporary studio practice.

Luna I Album Art
Songwriting • Production • Mixing

ComeBackRound

Luna I (2026)

A fusion of rock, pop, and coastal folk developed during graduate studies at Berklee College of Music under producer Sean Slade (Radiohead, Dresden Dolls).

Film Score • Composition

Groove

Feature Musical / Film Work

A song written for the feature length musical Groove. I served as music producer on the Brooklyn set for two months, training the actors to busk and working with them to develop material.

Dancing Blue Cover Art
Acoustic Production • Songwriting

Dancing Blue

Studio Arlen

Acoustic-driven composition centered on melody, harmony, and lyrical structure. Demonstrates foundational songwriting and expressive performance.

Robots Dancing Cover Art
Electronic Production • Sound Design

Robots Dancing

Studio Arlen

Layered electronic track built around evolving synth interplay and rhythmic transitions. Highlights texture design, dynamic movement, and mix balance.

Cinematic Composition • Hybrid AI Production

Moon Rouge

Studio Arlen

From an upcoming release, this track fuzes AI Stem development alongside standard vocal production. It’s an experiment in what we can accomplish with AI production tools.

Selected Recognition

Recognition & Professional Practice

A cross-disciplinary creative practice spanning music production, film scoring, higher education, instructional design, and contemporary digital workflows.

Selected Recognition

Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival
Best American Indie — Groove
Long Island International Film Expo
Best Film — Groove
University of Michigan — Science as Art
Award recipient for time-based multimedia artwork, 2017 & 2018
University of Michigan Spotlight Competition
Featured creative finalist, 2018
WCC Art Careers Symposium
Featured speaker and creative industry panelist, 2025

Academic & Institutional Leadership

Faculty Development Specialist at Washtenaw Community College, specializing in online pedagogy, instructional systems, faculty onboarding, and educational technology.
Creator and lead administrator of WCC’s online faculty certification pathways, including Introduction to Teaching Online (ITO) and Advanced Teaching Online (ATO).
Developed specialized Canvas LMS training systems for faculty, staff, and administrative teams across the institution.
Promoted from Instructional Media Specialist after developing and proposing an expanded faculty development role centered on instructional innovation and online learning systems.

Creative Practice

Founder of Studio Arlen (2015–Present), an independent Michigan-based production studio specializing in songwriting, music production, film scoring, and audio post-production.
Toured nationally as Jerry Arlen from 2004–2013, appearing at venues including The Bluebird Cafe, House of Blues Chicago and Los Angeles, The Viper Room, and The Knitting Factory.
Released 5 full-length albums and 8 EPs spanning acoustic songwriting, cinematic production, electronic experimentation, and hybrid digital workflows.
Produced and collaborated with independent artists across folk, rock, electronic, and multimedia projects.

Research & Interdisciplinary Work

Collaborated through the University of Michigan on early spatial audio experimentation and immersive sound research connected to Facebook development initiatives.
Composer for the University of Michigan’s Heart of Darkness project, an animated reconstruction and reinterpretation of Orson Welles’ lost screenplay.
Professional interests include hybrid production workflows, instructional design, digital music culture, contemporary songwriting systems, and emerging creative technologies.
Advanced user of Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Canvas LMS, Blackboard, and modern online instructional systems, with extensive experience in course auditing and instructional design.
Selected Feedback

Student & Professional Voice

Reflections from students, collaborators, and independent reviewers across music production, songwriting, and higher education.

Album Review — Analogue Trash
“A rich and cinematic production balancing emotional songwriting with modern sonic experimentation.”
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Album Review — Sinusoidal Music
“Luna I feels equally rooted in folk intimacy and expansive cinematic production.”
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“Jerry’s positive energy was contagious and never made students feel poorly for expressing creativity.”
— MUS 146 Student Feedback
“Jerry is the only teacher I have ever had that gave really good feedback on every assignment.”
— MUS 146 Student Feedback
“Thank you for being an amazing teacher, and for being supportive and kind.”
— MUS 146 Student Feedback
4.97 / 5
Overall student evaluation score for MUS-146 Songwriting I.
Fall 2025 Student Opinion Questionnaire
Additional Selections

Extended Portfolio

Additional works representing experimental composition, long-form arrangement, and contemporary studio production.

Experimental Composition

Biotechnics

Award-winning time-based multimedia work from the U-M Science as Art Competition.

Contemporary Production

Thoughts on Groove

Groove-focused production emphasizing rhythmic feel, arrangement flow, and musical restraint.

Long-Form Composition

The Long Drift Thru Space

Extended electronic composition exploring structure, build, release, and large-scale arrangement.

Studio Arlen
Studio Arlen is the ongoing creative and educational practice of Jerry Arlen, integrating music production, interdisciplinary storytelling, instructional design, and contemporary digital workflows.
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