will Carlson
Assistant studio manager, composer
Originally from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Will has had an eclectic mix of industry experience from a young age. After graduating from Ohio State, he taught in Chicago public schools for 5 years, then turned his attention toward composition, creating the soundtrack for the award-winning video game, Wordlock. In addition to Gravity Studios, Will also enjoys using his education skills at Old Town School of Folk Music- a connection he made in 2024.
As a composer, Will primarily works out of Ableton. Arrangement is made easy with Will due to his multi-instrumentalist skillset - primarily a brass player and guitarist, dabbling in piano, drums, and woodwinds as well.
As assistant studio manager, Will’s goal is to create a welcoming environment at Gravity for both new and returning artists. Have a question about how the music-making process works? - Count on Will to help find the answer! He‘ll make sure you step into the studio feeling comfortable and ready to bring your vision to life.
Artists looking for a well-organized and encouraging studio experience from start to finish will enjoy working with Will both as a Composer and Assistant Studio Manager
““Let’s build bridges to make your music come alive!”
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Random Facts about Will
Has a big instrument and “noise-maker” collection, including: a sitar, an erhu, several bird calls, a theremin, and more!
Loves making logos, graphics, and other doodles
Runs a local video game “book club”
Accidentally skied a black diamond on his first trip- slid down the hill on his butt