Chris Beaty

Composer, performer, instrumentalist, engineer and producer

I have worked as a professional musician all of my adult life.

By age 15 I was performing original music in the now famous club scene in Minneapolis/Saint Paul. I released several records and toured the country, performing live.While working in recording studios around the twin cities, I learned more about the different kinds of music making paths one could take, professionally. While a student at Berklee school of Music, Boston, I gravitated towards work as a session musician, and upon my return to Minneapolis I took root as a principal composer at Asche and Spencer- www.ascheandspencer.com , where I occupied the lead composer chair for 17 years. Now I work for myself, scoring films and creating music for television, making recordings for children and families and live performances as well www.clementown.com .

Principally a guitarist, I embrace the playing of all things stringed (some with more proficiency than others). In the studio I have the ability to wear many hats, from creating every note of music to playing a supporting role as a performer.