The ink on the page.
A seasoned composer, orchestrator, and master guitarist shaping narrative orchestral works with tactile acoustic warmth. He translates literary depth into rich, physical scores that hold the pen alongside the story.
A life in resonance.
Stanley's musical path bridges the academic rigor of the concert hall with the intimate, tactile warmth of acoustic performance. His work honors the physical materials of music-making, from the ink on the page to the wood of the instrument.
Classical Foundations
Pedagogical Warmth
During his rigorous music composition studies at Pacific Lutheran University, Stanley forged a deep reverence for classical orchestration. He learned to balance the grand architecture of a chamber orchestra with the delicate nuance of solo performance.
Decades of classroom and studio teaching have shaped a deeply empathetic approach to composition. He treats every instrument as a character with its own narrative arc, ensuring his scores remain accessible, educational, and profoundly moving.
Academic and artistic rigor.
PLU Alumnus
Master Guitarist
Educator
Rigorous academic grounding in music composition and classical orchestration from Pacific Lutheran University.
A lifetime spent mastering classical, acoustic, and custom electric guitars to bring tactile warmth to orchestral works.
Decades of dedicated music education shaping a character-driven, narrative approach to modern scoring.