Richard Wolf

Richard "Wolfie" Wolf is an Emmy Award-winning composer, multi-Platinum-certified music producer, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. Since 2015, he has taught courses integrating music, mindfulness, and non-duality, pioneering the first university-level class on this interdisciplinary approach. His work spans over 3,000 film and television soundtracks, including collaborations with Prince, Bell Biv Devoe, Freddie Mercury, and Coolio, and he has contributed to major productions like NCIS and The Sandman.

• Academic Role: Teaches "Music & Mindfulness: Strategy & Practice for An Ever-Changing Field" at USC
• Industry Impact: 40+ years as a producer/songwriter for iconic artists and soundtracks
• Literary Work: Author of In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness, featured in The New Yorker and Mindful Magazine

Wolf's research interests focus on the intersection of musical practice and contemplative traditions, emphasizing how mindfulness techniques can enhance creative processes and media production. His work has inspired the "Wolf In Tune" podcast and outreach programs for underserved communities in Watts, Inglewood, and Boyle Heights.

Scientific & Industry Awards:

• Daytime Emmy Award (2004) and Nomination (2003)
• RIAA Triple Platinum, Platinum, and Gold Awards for productions with Bell Biv Devoe, Barrio Boyzz, and others

He co-founded the Music & Mindfulness program with the I Have A Dream Foundation and has delivered workshops for The Recording Academy’s MusiCares, ASCAP, and the Kroger Wellness Festival.