Michelle Richards

Michelle Richards is a composer and producer for film and television based in Portland, Oregon.4 Here are some key details about her career and background:

Professional Experience

Michelle has been working in the music-for-media industry for over 8 years.2 She currently works as a composer for film and TV at her own company, Michelle Richards Music, a role she has held since February 2020.4

Prior to focusing full-time on composing, Michelle worked in other roles in the music industry, including:

• General Manager at Burnett Music Group (2016-2020)
• Membership role at PTTOW! (2015-2016)
• Creative Associate/Executive Assistant at Jingle Punks (2013-2015)4

Composing Work

Michelle specializes in creating both bold commercial tracks and cinematic emotional scores.1 Her music has been featured in over 450 episodes of television across major networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, Netflix, and more.1 Some notable projects include:

• Composing additional music for reality TV shows like "Making It", "Below Deck", and "Lego Masters"1
• Scoring the feature film "Night Night" directed by Niki Koss2
• Creating theme music for shows like "Claim to Fame" and "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles: Josh & Josh"1

Style and Approach

Michelle describes her musical style as lush, bold, emotive and experimental.1 She aims to capture specific feelings through melodies and harmonies, whether creating emotional scores or upbeat pop tracks.2 Michelle prides herself on being able to handle projects from start to finish, including arranging, composing, producing, mixing and mastering.3

Background

Michelle studied Marketing and Environmental Principles and Practices at Miami University, graduating in 2012.4 She was also part of an all-female a cappella group in college, which likely contributed to her musical background.3