Ted Kocher is a highly accomplished Music Designer and Producer with 17+ years of experience shaping the sound of PlayStation Studios.
Specializing in the intersection of art and technology, Ted leads music direction and integration for globally recognized AAA titles. His approach is deeply collaborative, managing complex projects from initial concept through final implementation. His expertise spans bespoke composition, in-game score supervision, and cinematic editorial.
Based in Traverse City, Michigan. (Also, a decent B3 player)
Traverse City, Michigan
tedkocher@gmail.com
818-284-5354
Selected Credits
Three-time GRAMMY® Nominee recognized for contributions in the fields of gaming audio: Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (2013, Journey: Music Editor), and Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media (2023, Call of Duty: Vanguard: Producer; and 2024, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: Producer).
Multiple BAFTA winner and nominee recognized for contributions in the fields of gaming music and audio: Original Music Winner (2013, Journey: Music Editor), and three-time Audio Achievement Winner (2013, Journey: Music Editor; 2017, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End: Music Editor/Production Team; and 2021, Ghost of Tsushima: Music Production Supervisor). Additional nominations for Music and Audio Achievement include The Last of Us Part II (2021) and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2021).
MPSE Golden Reel Awards
The Last of Us Part II (2021)
Winner: Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Computer Cinematic
Contribution: Music Team / Virtual Instrument Programming
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (2017)
Winner: Best Sound Editing: Computer Interactive Game Entertainment
Contribution: Music Editor
Winner - 2012 Game of the Year - Best Audio - Journey - Music Editor
Winner - Internet Advertising Competition - 2014 Best Integrated Ad Campaign - Mirage Casino and Resort - Composer, Music