James Edwards

I’m a self-taught composer –

who’s written for podcasts, sketch-comedy, a children’s book, theatre companies, and even a custom magic routine for an audition at The Magic Castle. Ripened by an education in musical theatre and film from SCAD (Savannah College of Art & Design), I doubled as an improvisor and accompanist for improv/sketch-comedy group The Mobbline trained under UCB alum David Stork. Word spread, and soon wrote for the main-stage production ofDrunken City (Linda’s song) and the world premier of Kathryn Wallat’s “Lovers and Players” set in 1569 Padua, Italy.

When in LA, you could’ve found me teaching Musical Improv Essentials course as a fellow Musical Director at Second City Hollywood.

Out of the classroom and away from my home-studio, you can find me at gym rocking out to musicals, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, ABBA all the way to Eminem.

A favorite quote of mine?
“Where words fail, music speaks” – Hans Christian Anderson.

Looking forward to collaborating with you!

 
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What’s new?

 

DISMAYLAND: Tales from the Park

Most recently I composed Disney-pastiche music The Majestic Repertory Theatre production of “Disneyland” in Las Vegas. A satirical and dire look at what lies behind the magic in the happiest place on earth…

OPENS MAY 25th 2023

 
 
 
 
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My Process:

Get a look at my creative process from my Music.com's 500 Artists Interview:

 

In the style of "the happiest place of our childhood's", Snow describes how she manages the woe's of life in The Majestic Rep's DISMAYLAND: Tales from the Park.

Composer & Arranger: James Edwards

Lyrics: Troy Heard

 
 

Listen up!

Here is my digital resume with sound clips. Enjoy!

 
 

 

Theme Music (Outro) for audio-dramady podcast now available of Apple Podcasts.

 

 

Theme Music (Intro) for audio-dramady podcast now available of Apple Podcasts.

 

 

“Magic Act” – Music for coin routine for an audition at The Magic Castle.

 

 

“Better With a Friend” – Promotional music for advertising Adam Griffin’s second book “The Very Huggable Cactus” soon available on Amazon.com.

Finalist for Music.com's 500 Artists Interview.

 

 

“Road Trip” – A-la “Wet, Hot, American Summer”, a psychedelic satire of a missing persons case-turned sketch show as part of PILOTS! Series at The PIT (The People’s Improv Theatre, New York).

 

 
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“Chastity High” – A-la Gavin DeGraw’s “Chariot”, as student, Chastity, attempts to save her school annual Chastity Ball after a city-wide law sex ban. Part of PILOTS! Series at The PIT (The People’s Improv Theatre, New York).

 
 
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I’d love to hear from you!

Please feel Free to follow me on my socials:
@James.e.edwards

For all other inquiries, please email me:

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