Engineering and Production Instructor

Bill Ford served his country as Audio Director for the United States Air Force’ Tops in Blue, an international entertainment variety showcase for the U.S. armed services. Garnering extensive skill from that experience, Bill successfully parlayed his production knowledge into the civilian circuit.

Bill has provided live sound engineering support for recording artists such as Four Tops, Debbie Allen, Grammy and Stellar award winners Mary Mary, Grammy award winner Ben Tankard, Dr. and Apostle Frederick K. C. Price, James Ingram, Bobby Caldwell, The Whispers, Bobby Womack, C. Moss (writer for The Whispers), Llew Matthews (Musical Director for Ms Nancy Wilson), Lewis Price (of the Temptations), Wayne Henderson of the legendary Jazz Crusaders, the Temptations Review, Clarence McDonald and a host of other local, national, and international talent.

As owner and operator of Sync Tone Studio (STS) in Lancaster, CA, Bill has directed and edited television broadcast programs and filmed special events for over ten years. He is a graduate of the Los Angeles Recording Workshop’s basic and advanced programs, and he has also served as Studio Assistant and Consultant for Mr. Benjamin Wright (Musical Director for Gladys Knight), Aaron Smith (Writer for Bob James’ Group Four Play, and Patti Labelle), Ron Miller (Writer for Motown), Llew Matthews, and Reggie Dozier of Motown.

Bill Ford’s eclectic style of teaching resonates with students, communicating the art of studio recording, live sound engineering, video production and editing to advanced and novice students alike. All a student needs is a passion for audio and video production and a willingness to learn.