William Lucey

Associate Professor

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William Lucey (a.k.a. Declan o' Luasa) is an Irish songwriter, composer, producer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist. He has worked with a diverse range of musicians, including George Harrison, Rubyhorse, R.E.M., Jay Joyce, Donal Lunny, Steve Cooney, Sharon Shannon, Mortal Prophets, The White Horse Guitar Club, and many others over his 30-year career.

Courses Taught (8)

Recording and Mixing Techniques

IR-205

Audio and MIDI Production 2

IR-224

Record Production Projects 2

IR-326

Accelerated Pro Tools Online

MP-113

Critical Listening Lab Online

MP-114

Production Analysis Lab Online

MP-115

Production Analysis Lab

MP-215

Advanced Production Projects

MP-461

Career Highlights

Appearances with Rubyhorse on Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien, among others
As a member of Rubyhorse, toured with REM, Sheryl Crow, David Gray, Counting Crows, Bush, Live, The Pogues, John Martyn, and Blur, among others
Recordings with Rubyhorse include A Lifetime in One Day (Horse Trade Records), How Far Have You Come (Interscope Records), Rise (Island Records), Goodbye to All That (Brash/Atlantic Records), Punchdrunk Featuring George Harrison (Island Records), and with Leftbank, Why Can't Man Be More like the Animals (Rive Gauche Records)
No. 1 in Ireland with "Red to Blue," written for Mick Flannery
No. 17 in the Billboard Top 40 with "Sparkle"
No. 1 on the US MP3 charts with "Punchdrunk"

Awards

Recipient of Meteor Award Ireland for Best Hope for the Future
Recipient of Boston Music Awards for Best New Act and Best Vocalist
Recipient of World Peace Award for Best International Act

In Their Own Words

I have been a professional musician since my late teens. I have had several major record deals, been a national touring act for many years, and also, during that time, have made countless records either as an artist or a producer. Working with some of the biggest names in the industry has afforded me with insights into both sides of the music business. I try to present all my classes through this lens and hopefully give students a practical approach to all the material.