About

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I am a New York City-based freelance writer, editor, and author. Current projects include the Managing Editor for Film Score Monthly Online, as well as writing editorials, feature articles, and a bi-monthly column for the magazine. In addition, I have written CD liner notes for Varèse Sarabande Records as well as Film Score Monthly. Clients also include The Broadway League, Demand Studios, the American Red Cross in Greater New York, and Schlumberger.

I hold a Bachelor of Music from The University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Music from The University of Texas, both in Clarinet Performance. In former career lives, I studied as a composer and lyricist at the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop and later composed songs for TADA! children’s theater.

I have written and edited a broad range of other business-related documents, everything from company newsletters, press releases, and employee handbooks, to marketing materials, ad copy, and sales sheets. I have also edited event journals and written scripts for recognition events and Broadway concerts. In addition to film music and all things musical, I enjoy reading and writing about pets, the performing arts, history, and Russia.

If you come to New York City, you will likely find me listening to film music, burying myself in a book, hanging out with my dog Watson, and/or gently requesting tourists to get out of my way.

Please contact me and let me know how I can help you with your next project. I look forward to hearing from you!

Jim Lochner