Gary Grundei is a NYC-based, award-winning composer, performer, and teacher best known for his work with the band High Fiction and for original compositions spanning theatre, film, podcasts, and the concert stage. His recent work includes sound design and original music for the podcast Feminist Files, featuring Jodie Foster, Samira Wiley, and Amy Hill.

In 2018, Gary founded golden lotus studio, an online home for songwriters and composers, to give creators of all backgrounds a place to support each others growth. Through the community, he coaches and produces other artists, sharing the craft and business lessons from his own career to help members strengthen their songwriting and build creative confidence.