Preparing musicians for the realities and possibilities of a changing industry.
Composer, educator, and media-music professional connecting creative development, technology, and practical career preparation.
EDUCATOR BIO
An active industry perspective, brought into the classroom.
With more than 20 years of experience across teaching, composition, production, and curriculum development, Iran Garcia brings a working professional's perspective into the classroom. His teaching connects creative exploration with real deadlines, collaborative feedback, professional workflows, and the changing realities of a life in music.
EDUCATION
M.M. • Scoring for Film, Television & Video Games
Berklee College of Music • Valencia, Spain
B.M. • Music Education
Florida International University • Miami, Florida
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Advanced Music Technology
Songwriting
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
Music Business & Entrepreneurship
Audio Production
THE WORK
Creative fluency. Technical confidence. A sustainable path forward.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Tools, workflows, and creative systems for contemporary musicians.
SONGWRITING
Identity, structure, communication, and production awareness.
AUDIO PRODUCTION
Recording, editing, mixing, post-production, and critical listening.
MEDIA COMPOSITION
Writing to picture, thematic development, and narrative intent.
MUSIC BUSINESS
Ownership, entrepreneurship, and sustainable creative careers.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The professional, financial, and collaborative realities of a career in music.
SELECTED SPEAKING
Presentations & Guest Lectures
2026
The 21st Century Composer
Opportunities, First Steps, and Best Practices · MICS, CSUN
2026
Why Getting Signed Should No Longer Be the Goal · College of the Canyons
The 21st Century Artist
Building a Career as a Media Composer
2025
California State University, Northridge
Masterclass Series in Music Technology
2025
California State University, Northridge
2025
Songwriting in the Age of Streaming
California State University, Northridge
2025
Career Paths in Audio
College of the Canyons
2023
Composer Community Panel
Impact24 PR
How to Build a Career in Film/TV Composition
2023
University of Miami
2022
Composing for the Screen
Tecnológico de Monterrey · Mexico
2013
Mobile Recording
FMEA Conference
2011
Building a Home Studio
Mount Olive College
CURRENT PUBLICATION PROJECT
The 21st Century Musician: How to Get There
WORK IN PROGRESS
A book for students, emerging professionals, and educators examining how musicians can build sustainable creative lives in a rapidly evolving industry. The project connects musicianship with entrepreneurship, technology, adaptability, and practical career development.
TEACHING • SPEAKING • EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATION
Available for guest lectures, workshops, panels, and curriculum conversations.
