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Ralph Graves

Copywriter and editor at Crutchfield Corporation
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Seasoned music professional with expertise in music production, radio hosting, and social media management.
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Location
Orange, Virginia, United States, US
Skills
  • Music
  • Blogging
  • New Media
  • Radio Producing
  • Social Media
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Ralph Graves is a seasoned music professional with 21+ years of experience in music production, radio hosting, blogging, and social media management. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from James Madison University and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Virginia. Ralph has worked with various companies, including Crutchfield Corporation, WTJU 91.1 fm, Digital Chips, Inc., and Nimbus Records, Ltd., where he has honed his skills in music composition, editing, and production. He is also a certified social media marketing expert with various certifications from LinkedIn and Duolingo.

Credentials

  • Social Media Marketing with Facebook and Twitter
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Editing Mastery: How to Edit Writing to Perfection
    LinkedIn
    May, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Banish Your Inner Critic to Unleash Creativity
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Social Media for Nonprofits
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Writing a Press Release
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Creating Better Blog Content
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Learning Instagram
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Writing Articles
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Top 10 Social Media Management Tools
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Social Media Marketing for Small Business
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Guy Kawasaki on How to Rock Social Media
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Duolingo German Fluency: Beginner (Estimated)
    Duolingo
    Feb, 2016
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Crutchfield Corporation
    • Charlottesville, Virginia
    • Copywriter and editor
      • Jun 2003 - Present
      • Charlottesville, Virginia

      I'm primarily responsible writing and reviewing home and portable products related to digital music. This includes Bluetooth speakers, digital-to-analog converters, headsets, etc.I administer some of Crutchfield's social media feeds, including part of our Twitter and Pinterest accounts. I also write catalog spreads, web pages, product reviews, technical articles, and occasionally produce videos.

  • WTJU 91.1 fm
    • Charlottesville, Virginia Area
    • Volunteer announcer and music director
      • 1991 - Present
      • Charlottesville, Virginia Area

      Since 1991 I've hosted "Gamut," a 3-hour classical music program airing weekly from 6-9 AM on Wednesday mornings. The goal has been to not program a work more than once, and see how long it would take to run out of music to air. After 1200+ programs, I've barely made a dent. The show spans the full range of classical music, from the early medieval period right up through the 21st century. I also write reviews and other classical music-related features for the WTJU blog, and serve as editor for classical music content from other contributors.

  • Digital Chips, Inc.
    • President
      • Apr 1997 - Dec 2016

      I oversee all aspects of production at DCI. We create custom CD compilations (primarily for public radio), and I handle all the licensing, mastering, and programming. We also offer CD, DVD, and other packaging for digital media. I produce and host our podcast, and write our blog. I also am involved with our website, and write a fair amount of the HTML code for the sites. I am also primarily responsible for our subsidiary company, DCD Records and the independent labels we distribute.

  • Nimbus Records, Ltd.
    • Product Manager
      • 1992 - Apr 1997

      Started as record rep, servicing public radio stations. Eventually also added product manager responsibilities, which included monitoring inventory levels, creating and tracking CD production schedules, licensing and royalty reports, managing recording sessions, creating CD compilations, writing and designing monthly release booklets for retail. Also responsible for producing US catalog, and additional marketing tools and basic design for US-only release.

Education

  • 1980 - 1983
    University of Virginia
    MA, Music Composition
  • 1973 - 1977
    James Madison University
    Bachelor of Music, Percussion performance

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