Composer · Sound Designer · Musician · Educator
Ben Juodvalkis
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Ben Juodvalkis is a San Francisco-based composer who has spent over 20 years creating original music for dance, film, theater, and multimedia installations. His work has been performed on four continents and features partnerships with more than 50 organizations, including Lines Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance, Bandaloop, and Joe Goode Performance Group.
Blending traditional sounds with electronic production, Ben designs custom electronic instruments to bring his compositions to life for dancers. He is also the creator of Maestro Modern, a music platform specifically designed for dance teachers and performers.
Ben's expertise spans composition, performance, record production, sound design, and music direction, and he holds a BA in Music from UC Santa Cruz. A founding member of the rock band Battlehooch, he continues to mentor students, champion collaborative creativity, and push the boundaries of the performing arts.
The archive
313 pieces catalogued so far, from 2006 to 2026, made with 61 companies, schools, filmmakers and bands.
See the timeline →Education
UC Santa Cruz
BA in Music 2005
College Honors
What I do
Music Composition
Traditional notation and electronic scores for large and small ensembles.
Music Performance
Piano, percussion, keyboards, voice, analog and digital synthesis, sampling, music software, and anything else that will make noise.
Record Production
Engineering, arranging, mixing, mastering, vocal and instrument production.
Sound Design
Live sound, audio recording, digital video processing, sound and video installations.
Music Direction
Collaborating with filmmakers, choreographers, event producers, theater directors, and educators to realize complex productions. Clear communication and highly efficient production skills to fit the urgent pace of large productions.
Education
Ability to teach and mentor students from varied backgrounds and all levels of training.
Selected collaborators
Other experience
2023–2024
- Created Maestro Modern, a music website and app for dance and theater
2007–2024
- Accompanying dance classes at UC Berkeley, ODC, and Dominican University
2007–2017
- Performing, songwriting and recording with rock'n'roll band Battlehooch
Elsewhere
Maestro Modern
An original-music platform built for dance teachers and performers.
Everything else I build →Get in touch
Commissions, bookings, and questions about using existing music.
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