Michael Bearden on Clubhouse

Bio

Emmy nominated music Maestro, and Music Director to the mega stars! (Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, etc...)

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Michael Bearden is one of the most respected and highly accomplished music directors in the history of the modern music industry.

A true maestro, (arranger, producer, conductor, composer) Michael has collaborated with over 475 artists to date. His ability to work fluently in various disciplines such as; Pop, Rock, R&B, Country, Hip Hop, Symphonic, World, Television, Film, etc…has kept him in demand and at the top of the game for a very long time.
A few of Michael’s highlights include:

Lady Gaga’s music director (since 2013) Arranged and conducted the National Anthem for Gaga to sing at the 2021 Inauguration of the 46th President Of The United States. (Michael’s third inauguration)

Michael Jackson’s music director for MJ’s final tour ‘This Is It’
Working in Whitney Houston’s band during her ‘heyday’. Including the famous Super Bowl anthem through The Body Guard.

Working as Madonna’s music director. (He worked with the material girl for a total of 9 years.)

An Emmy nomination for Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show

Scored the recent six part docu-series ‘Hip Hop Uncovered’ running into FX and FX on Hulu.

Music Director for a Ray Charles Tribute at The Grand Ole opry (airing in 2019)

Conductor and co-music director for seven Prime Time Emmy Awards telecasts

Music Director for George Lopez’s TBS late night show ‘Lopez Tonight’

Some other artists Michael has worked with include; Jennifer Lopez (MD), Neil Young, Christina Aguilera, Sting, Trisha Yearwood, Ray Charles, Usher, Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock, Mavis Staples, Lionel Richie, Liza Minelli, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and on and on. (see MichaeldBearden.com for the full list)

Also, Michael is a Goodwill Global Ambassador for the United Nations.

👨🏾‍🎓Howard University Alum

His approach, like one of his idols and mentors from his hometown of Chicago, Quincy Jones, is to be known as someone who helped shape music in many forms. And, through music, has helped to bring about a broader message of Peace, Hope, Oneness and Love!