Degrees

B.M.E., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Short Bio

John Snyder brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Loyola. As an independent record producer, he has produced nearly 300 “new” recordings since 1977 of which 34 were nominated for Grammy Awards and of those five won Grammy Awards. His record label clients have included A&M, Atlantic, Fantasy, Musicmasters, Concord, RCA, Sony, Antilles, Verve, Private Music, Telarc, GRP, Elektra, Rounder, Columbia, Evidence, and Justin Time.

Snyder is the founder and president of the Artists House Foundation, a nonprofit music company dedicated to creating educational presentations in several areas, including instruction for instruments, masterclasses, careers in the arts, and legendary performers.

In addition to his producing career, Snyder has held positions at the upper levels of many major recording companies. As the assistant to the president of CTI Records, Creed Taylor, Snyder oversaw legal and business affairs, publishing, manufacturing, distribution, and artists and repertoire operations. Under the tutelage of Herb Alpert, he served as director of Horizon Jazz Series for A&M Records. Snyder later served as director of jazz production for Atlantic Records, where his responsibilities included production and packaging, promotion, publicity, and marketing.

Snyder is currently a member of the New York Bar. As an former member of the New York Chapter of the The Recording Academy, he served on the Board of Governors, Education Committee, and Grammy in the Schools Committee. He has been with the College of Music faculty since 2004.

Courses Taught

• Intro to Music Industry Studies
• Music Industry Forum
• Music Industry Internship