Michael Wall

Founder

United States18 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founder of innovative music platform for dance educators.
  • Prolific composer with 500+ original tracks produced.
  • Expert in AI-assisted music research and development.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Music Technology Expert with strong skills in Education and Business Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Music ProductionBusiness ManagementSoftware DevelopmentEducation

Other Skills

Higher EducationStrategic CommunicationsGenerative MusicJazz PianoNetworkingBand ManagementManagementSoftware Development - Full StackResourcefulLearningEntrepreneurshipWeb DevelopmentImprovisationPerforming ArtsTeaching

About

Michael makes and distributes music through Sound for Movement, an innovative platform providing an extensive, curated music library (500+ tracks) tailored specifically for dance educators and creators. With nearly 30 years of experience playing from ballet and modern to Gaga and contact improvisation, Michael blends traditional instruments like piano, trumpet, and congas with modern synths and technology. A prolific composer, he produces hundreds of projects annually, collaborating globally with choreographers, filmmakers, and dance programs. Dedicated to fostering creative independence, Michael also teaches dancers to compose their own music, empowering the next generation of artists in the sound for movement community.

Experience

Sound for movement

Founder & CEO / Product Builder, Composer & Educator

Jun 2013Present · 12 yrs 10 mos · United States · Remote

  • Built a profitable, bootstrapped business serving dancers and choreographers worldwide.
  • Designed and shipped subscription licensing model and self-serve licensing flows, achieving product-market fit and 95–97 % profit margins.
  • Composed and produced 500 + original tracks for movement and performance; scaled to enterprise-level film and TV licensing.
  • Prototyping AI learning and generative audio tools.
  • Conducted ongoing user research and GTM experiments to refine pricing, features, and educational programs.
Music ProductionHigher EducationBusiness Management

The university of utah, department of modern dance

Associate Professor

Jan 2013Oct 2023 · 10 yrs 9 mos · Greater Salt Lake City Area

EducationSoftware Development

Asimplesound.com

Manager/Composer

Apr 2006Jan 2013 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Business ManagementEducation

The ohio state university

Lecturer/Composer/Sound Designer

Jan 2005Jan 2013 · 8 yrs · Columbus, OH

Education

Education

Rutgers University–New Brunswick

BM Jazz Piano Performance

Aug 1995May 1999

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