Touring & Production

Trusted by national artists, production teams, and large-scale live audiences.

Sean Byrd is a multi-instrumentalist, music director, and producer with over 25 years of professional experience across touring, live production, studio recording, and composition.

Known for musical versatility and leadership, he has worked across genres including pop, country, soul, R&B, jazz, gospel, and orchestral music.

SELECT CREDITS

  • Touring pianist and bassist for William Beckmann; recorded for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2024 - Present)

  • Audio engineering editor for Kanye West Sunday Service Choir - Christmas Album

  • Music director for Grammy-winning guitarist Paul Brown

  • Songwriter for Keyla Richardson, featured on American Idol

  • Stellar Gospel Award recipient and Grammy consideration for “The Call” (writer & producer)

PERFORMANCE & TOURING

  • Performed with nationally recognized and Grammy-winning artists

  • Experience in live touring, large-scale productions, and broadcast environments

  • Strong background in both ensemble performance and musical direction

MUSIC DIRECTION & LIVE PRODUCTION

  • Music Director for large-scale live productions and touring acts

  • Led a 12-piece band and orchestra for weekly services reaching:

    • 8,000+ in-person attendees

    • 50,000+ online viewers  

  • Expertise in:

  • Arranging & orchestration

  • Rehearsal direction

  • Live show execution

STUDIO & PRODUCTION

  • Producer, songwriter, and arranger for commercial and independent releases

  • Experience across pop, country, soul, R&B, jazz, gospel, and orchestral music production

  • Songwriting & production credits on award-recognized releases

COMPOSITION & MEDIA

  • Songwriter & arranger

  • Composer for film and media projects

  • Original score for Three Verses (American Film Institute)  

TECHNICAL & MUSICAL SKILLS

  • Primary Instruments: Bass, Piano, Organ

  • DAWs & Production: Ableton Live, studio production workflows

  • Skills:

    • Music direction

    • Arranging & orchestration

    • Live production systems

    • Audio engineering

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts in Music Studies — Wayland Baptist University

  • Texas All-State Junior College Jazz Ensemble

AVAILABILITY

Available for:

  • Touring

  • Recording sessions

  • Music direction

  • Production & arranging

For private events and corporate bookings, please visit Live Events.