Joe Hagen

Founder & Founding Member

Joe Hagen is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and entrepreneur dedicated to centering community around the creation and culture of music. Based in Los Angeles, Joe is the founder of Joe Hagen Music, LLC, a production studio serving a global roster of clients across the classical, pop, and film genres.

Artistry & Impact
A violist and composer by trade, Joe’s work has reached a massive digital audience, with his productions and compositions surpassing 100 million streams. His notable projects include:

Digital Innovation: Producing and mastering classical collections for YouTube creators Ludwig and Jschlatt, providing high-quality, copyright-free music for the streaming community.

Composition: Scoring orchestral musicals for the viral channel Pixel Playhouse and the award-winning documentary A Castle for Kyiv, which has been featured in festivals from Cannes to Berlin.

Philanthropy: Co-producing the "HS Sessions" 24-hour livestream, which raised over $140,000 for young adult mental health and suicide prevention.

Performance & Pedagogy
Joe’s passion for chamber music began in Skaneateles, NY, where he was inspired by the world-renowned Skaneateles Festival. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Eastman School of Music and a Master’s from the Beal Institute, studying under industry giants such as Philip Ying, Jeff Beal, and Mark Watters.

As a performer, Joe is an active member of the Riverside Symphony and the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, performing world premieres of major film scores and appearing as a featured performer at high-profile events like The Streamer Awards.

Vision for Off The Dock
Joe’s career is defined by bringing people together. Whether he is performing with world-class orchestras or mixing for emerging artists, his mission is to promote talented colleagues and expand the reach of classical music. By founding the Off The Dock Chamber Festival, Joe is fulfilling a lifelong dream of creating a platform for world-class collaboration and sharing the power of live performance with the community.