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Matthew Tishler is a Canadian songwriter and music producer who has written and produced songs for film, television, radio, stage, and theme parks. He is known for his work with teen pop artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Dove Cameron, Ashley Tisdale, and JoJo Siwa, as well as popular K-pop/J-pop artists like BTS, TWICE, EXO, TVXQ, NCT Dream, ENHYPEN, Taeyeon, Red Velvet, BoA, Namie Amuro, Kumi Koda, EXILE Atsushi, P1Harmony, ZEROBASEONE and Stray Kids .[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] His projects have combined sales of over 25 million units.
Tishler produced and co-wrote the theme song to Girl Meets World, "Take on the World", performed by Sabrina Carpenter and Rowan Blanchard,[8] and songs for many Disney Channel original movies and series, including High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Descendants, Zombies, Austin & Ally, Teen Beach 2 and Shake It Up. He also co-wrote and produced "She's So Gone" from Lemonade Mouth, which is featured on Billboard's list of "The 100 Greatest Disney Songs of All Time" [9] and Rolling Stone's "Fake Bands, Real Songs: The 50 Best Tunes by Made-Up Musicians".[10]
In early 2016, he was responsible for co-producing and co-writing a wave of successful K-pop singles, including "Sing for You" and "For Life" by EXO, "Rain" by Taeyeon from Girls' Generation, and "Good Luck" by AOA charting combined sales in excess of 1.4 million units that year.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Tishler co-wrote and co-produced "보조개 (Dimple)" by BTS, which was featured on Love Yourself: Her and Love Yourself: Answer, the #1 albums in Korea for 2017 and 2018, respectively.[19][20][21] Tishler also wrote and produced the title track for Namie Amuro's record-breaking album "Finally" (#1 album in Japan for 2017 and 2018),[22][23] and its accompanying "Finally" DVD/Blu-ray, which is the best-selling music DVD/Blu-ray in Japan of all time.[24][25]
He also produced All I Want by Olivia Rodrigo and was a music producer on the finale of Pasek and Paul's movie-musical Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, performed by Shawn Mendes.
Selected discography
[edit]Album credits
[edit]Film/television credits
[edit]- Lemonade Mouth (Disney Channel)
- Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure (Disney Channel)
- Shake It Up (Disney Channel)
- Austin & Ally (Disney Channel)
- A.N.T. Farm (Disney Channel)
- Radio Rebel (Disney Channel)
- Girl vs. Monster (Disney Channel)
- Liv and Maddie (Disney Channel)
- How To Rock (Nickelodeon)
- Hollywood Heights (Nickelodeon) – Theme Song
- The Fresh Beat Band (Nickelodeon)
- To the Beautiful You (SBS)
- Hi wa Mata Noboru (TV Asahi) – Theme Song
- Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de (Fuji TV) – Theme Song
- Chase (NBC)
- 12 Dates of Christmas (ABC Family)
- Degrassi: The Next Generation
- Unstable (CMT)
- Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family)
- Snooki & JWoww (MTV)
- People's Choice Awards (CBS)
- E! News (E!)
- Blaze and the Monster Machines (Nickelodeon)
- Dora and Friends: Into the City! (Nickelodeon)
- Girl Meets World (Disney Channel)
- Teen Beach 2 (Disney Channel)
- Corn & Peg (Nickelodeon)
- I Am Frankie (Nickelodeon) – Theme Song
- Butterbean's Café (Nickelodeon)
- Fancy Nancy (Disney Junior)
- Pup Academy (Disney Channel)
- Mira, Royal Detective (Disney Junior)
- Zombies (Disney Channel)
- Descendants 3 (Disney Channel)
- The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (Amazon Prime) - "Almost Famoose" Theme Song
- Freaky Friday (Disney Channel)
- Team Kaylie (Netflix)
- Barbie: Princess Adventure (Netflix)
- Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (Netflix)
- Barbie: It Takes Two (Netflix)
- Barbie: Mermaid Power (Netflix)
- Mickey Mornings (Disney Junior)
- High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+)
- Team Zenko Go (Netflix) - Theme Song
- The J Team (Nickelodeon/Paramount+)
- Monster High: The Movie (Nickelodeon/Paramount+)
- Snow Day (Nickelodeon/Paramount+)
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (Sony)
- CoComelon Lane (Moonbug Entertainment)
- Monster High 2 (Nickelodeon/Paramount+)
- Hailey's On It! (Disney Channel)
- Baby Shark's Big Movie! (Nickelodeon/Paramount+)
- Vampirina: Teenage Vampire (Disney Channel)
- Rise Up, Sing Out (Disney Jr.)
- Sesame Street
Miscellaneous credits
[edit]- Official Coca-Cola UEFA Euro 2012 Anthem (Coca-Cola)
- JibJab – "Santa's Twerk Shop" E-Card
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade – "Baby, It's Cold Outside" performed by Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks
- "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" (Coca-Cola Commercial)
- "Fa La La" (McDonald's Commercial)
- My Little Pony (Hasbro)
- Equestria Girls (Hasbro)
- FurReal Friends (Hasbro)
- JoJo Siwa's D.R.E.A.M. The Tour (Musical Director)
- Disney's Descendants: The Musical
- Descendants Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
- "The Untrainable Dragon" (How to Train Your Dragon-themed stage show at Universal Epic Universe
Awards and nominations
[edit]Annie Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Mira, Royal Detective" | Outstanding Achievement for Music in an Animated Television/Media Production | Nominated |
| 2021 | "Mira, Royal Detective" | Outstanding Achievement for Music in an Animated Television/Media Production | Nominated |
BMI Film & TV Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Girl Meets World" | BMI TV Music Award | Won |
Children's & Family Emmy Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "Red Christmas" from Descendants: The Rise of Red | Outstanding Original Song for a Children's or Young Teen Program | Pending |
| 2025 | "Grow Your World" from Rise Up, Sing Out | Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program | Pending |
| 2024 | "Keep Swimmin' Through" by ENHYPEN from Baby Shark's Big Movie! | Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program | Nominated |
| 2024 | "Kiss Your Friend" from Hailey's On It! | Outstanding Original Song for a Children's or Young Teen Program | Nominated |
| 2023 | "These Kids" from Snow Day | Outstanding Original Song for a Children's or Young Teen Program | Nominated |
| 2023 | "One Big Family" from Mira, Royal Detective | Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program | Nominated |
| 2022 | "If You Have A Dream" from Fancy Nancy | Outstanding Original Song | Nominated |
| 2022 | "The J Team" | Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Live Action Program | Nominated |
Daytime Emmy Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Blaze and the Monster Machines" | Outstanding Music Direction and Composition | Nominated |
Hollywood Music In Media Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Love You Forever" from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" | Best Song - Onscreen Performance - TV Show/Limited Series | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (8 June 2010). "Disney Channel Taps Director, Cast For HSM Offshoot 'Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
- ^ Collar, Matt. "Austin & Ally [Original Soundtrack]". All Music. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
- ^ "EXILE( 放浪兄弟 )". Mojim.com. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
- ^ "Kumi Koda – Japonesque". Discogs.com. 10 February 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
- ^ "EXO release two new MV's for 'For Life'". All K-Pop. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
- ^ "Album Review: Taeyeon – My Voice (Deluxe Edition)". K-Pop. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
- ^ "Koda Kumi : WINTER of LOVE". Nautiiljon. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ Disney Channel Press Release. "'Girl Meets World' to Premiere Friday, June 27 on Disney Channel". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
- ^ "The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time". Billboard.
- ^ "Fake Bands, Real Songs: The 50 Best Tunes by Made-Up Musicians". Rolling Stone. 3 March 2023.
- ^ "2015 Albums Chart". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ Fox, Kevin (17 December 2015). "EXO Sell 267,900 Copies Of 'Sing For You' In 1st Week, Break Record Set By 'EXODUS'". K Pop Starz. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ "2016 Digital Chart". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ Ji-young, Kim (4 February 2016). "Taeyeon's 'Rain' tops major charts". K-Pop Herald. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ "Gaon Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on 25 February 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ "Gaon Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ "AOA's Jimin is making a solo comeback with 'Call You Bae' feat. Xiumin". All K-Pop. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ "2016 Download Chart". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- ^ "2017 Album Chart". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ "2018 Album Chart". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ "BTS's 'Love Yourself – Her' becomes first album in 16 years to sell over 1.2 million copies in the first month". All K-Pop. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ "2017 Oricon Year-End Chart". ORICON NEWS. 23 June 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ "2018 Oricon Year-End Chart". ORICON NEWS. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ "Namie Amuro's "Finally" Surpasses 1 Million in Sales". J-Pop Asia. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
- ^ aramajapan (22 August 2018). "Namie Amuro's "Finally" concert surpasses Arashi for highest selling music DVD/blu-ray, and it's not even out yet". ARAMA! JAPAN. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
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[edit]Matthew Tishler
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Early life
Childhood in Toronto
Matthew Tishler was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he was raised during his childhood as a Canadian citizen.[7][2] Tishler's early years unfolded in the urban setting of Toronto, a major Canadian city known for its multicultural vibrancy and cultural opportunities.[8] While engaging in typical childhood activities such as school and play, Tishler began taking piano lessons at age 5, though he quit at age 10 before resuming around ages 12–13 with a focus on pop music. He also performed in bands and developed an interest in songwriting through musical theater, alongside pop music and classic Disney films.[3][8]Musical family background
Matthew Tishler grew up in a profoundly musical household in Toronto, Canada, where familial influences cultivated his early immersion in diverse musical traditions.[8] His father worked as a music teacher in the Canadian public school system, bringing professional expertise in music education into the family environment and emphasizing structured musical learning from a young age.[8] Tishler's mother was a passionate devotee of music and musical theater, creating a vibrant home atmosphere filled with constant auditory stimulation that encouraged appreciation for performance and melody.[8] This parental synergy manifested in everyday family life through the perpetual use of a vinyl record player, which spun records spanning genres such as rock from The Beatles, folk from James Taylor, Broadway musical theater, classical compositions, and jazz improvisations, thereby providing broad exposure to pop and educational musical elements.[8] As Tishler later reflected, "I grew up in a very musical household. My dad was actually a music teacher in the public school system in Canada where we are from. My mom is a huge music and musical theater fan, so I grew up in a house where the vinyl record player was always on with The Beatles, James Taylor, musical theater, classical music, jazz."[8]Career
Early production work
Matthew Tishler launched his professional music career in Toronto, Canada, during the mid-2000s, leveraging his foundational skills from a musical family background to begin songwriting and production independently. His manager, the late Brandon Gray, facilitated Tishler's entry by sending demo songs to contacts in Japan and Korea, where the melodic structures were well-received despite lyrics being rewritten to fit local markets. This marked his first notable industry breakthrough, establishing an early style focused on catchy, adaptable pop melodies suitable for international audiences.[2] Prior to major studio involvement, Tishler's independent efforts centered on remote collaborations and small-scale productions, primarily with emerging Asian artists through these overseas connections. Operating from Toronto, he honed a production approach emphasizing youth-oriented pop with broad appeal, often working without formal label support to build his portfolio. These gigs, though modest in scale, provided crucial experience in adapting tracks across languages and cultures, solidifying his reputation for versatile, melody-driven work.[2] In the late 2000s, around age 23, Tishler began frequent writing trips to Los Angeles to explore U.S. opportunities, eventually relocating there full-time circa 2010 to immerse himself in the city's vibrant music scene. Upon settling in LA, he founded Laundromat Music, a boutique production studio designed as a collaborative hub equipped for songwriting, recording, and publishing. Early operations emphasized efficient, creative workflows tailored to pop and media projects, allowing Tishler to manage independent productions while scaling up his network in the competitive LA environment.[2][8][1]Disney and family media focus
Matthew Tishler has established himself as a key figure in Disney's family-oriented media landscape, specializing in composing and producing music for children's television series and films that blend pop, musical theater, and empowering narratives tailored to young audiences. His work emphasizes high-energy tracks that support character development and storytelling, often collaborating closely with writers and executives to align songs with episode themes and visual elements.[8] In Disney Channel live-action series, Tishler contributed significantly to shows like Shake It Up, where he composed and produced songs such as "Overtime" for specific episodes, enhancing the dance-centric plots with upbeat, motivational anthems.[9] For Austin & Ally, he co-wrote and produced the theme song "Can't Do It Without You" as well as tracks like "You Wish You Were Me" and the series finale duet "Two in a Million," capturing the youthful spirit of aspiring musicians and friendships.[10] Similarly, in Girl Meets World, Tishler produced and co-wrote the theme "Take on the World," performed by leads Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter, which underscores themes of growth and solidarity among preteens navigating life's challenges.[11] Tishler's involvement extends to animated and hybrid family projects, where he handles both original songs and score composition. For the Disney Junior series Fancy Nancy, he served as resident songwriter and producer, creating over 60 original songs—including the main title theme "Add a Little Fancy"—to infuse the adaptation of Jane O'Connor's books with whimsical, imagination-driven melodies that guide animatics and storyboards from early production stages.[3] In the live-action film Descendants 3, he wrote and produced the collaborative track "One Kiss," featuring Sofia Carson, Dove Cameron, and China Anne McClain, which highlights villain redemption arcs through pop-infused harmony.[12] His most recent project, the animated series Hailey's On It!, showcases Tishler's score composition process in partnership with Andrew Underberg, blending genres like pop, hip-hop, and musical theater for the underscore while crafting songs such as the theme "The Future's in My Hands" to empower the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.[8] Through these contributions, Tishler has shaped family entertainment by delivering music that promotes empowerment and resilience for teen and child viewers, earning him a reputation as Disney's "secret weapon" in crafting versatile, heartfelt soundtracks.[8] His Disney projects have achieved multi-platinum status, reflecting broad commercial success and cultural resonance in the genre.[7]International pop collaborations
Matthew Tishler has extended his production expertise into international pop markets, particularly in K-pop and J-pop, where he collaborates on tracks that blend Western pop structures with East Asian musical idioms to achieve global appeal. His work emphasizes adaptable songwriting that accommodates multilingual elements, often involving translations and rewrites in Korean or Japanese while preserving catchy hooks and vocal-driven arrangements suitable for choreography and music videos. These productions highlight Tishler's ability to navigate cultural nuances through partnerships with local songwriters and producers, frequently developed in songwriting camps in Seoul or Los Angeles.[13] A notable example is Tishler's co-writing and co-production of "Dimple" (보조개) for BTS, featured on their 2017 album Love Yourself: Her and re-recorded for Love Yourself: Answer in 2018. The track employs vocal-heavy production techniques to showcase the group's harmonies, with English-Korean bilingual lyrics that enhance its accessibility in international markets; Love Yourself: Her topped charts in South Korea and achieved over 1.5 million shipments. Tishler's approach here involved crafting melodies that support BTS's dynamic performances, contributing to the song's enduring popularity in K-pop fandoms.[14][15] In J-pop, Tishler wrote and produced the title track "Finally" for Namie Amuro's 2017 greatest hits album Finally, which became Japan's best-selling album of the year and was certified double million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for over 2 million units shipped. The song adapts upbeat pop rhythms to Amuro's mature vocal style, incorporating themes of reflection and closure tailored for the Japanese market while drawing on Tishler's experience with emotive, anthemic builds. Similarly, for K-pop group TWICE, Tishler composed "Stuck in My Head" on their 2019 EP Fancy You, which sold 151,051 copies in its first week according to Hanteo Chart and was later certified double platinum in South Korea; the track features hooky, uptempo production designed for synchronized group dances and viral social media appeal.[16][17][18] Tishler's collaborations with teen pop artists further demonstrate his versatility in international-style pop, including production on Olivia Rodrigo's "All I Want" from the 2019 High School Musical: The Musical: The Series soundtrack, certified 2x platinum by the RIAA for 2 million units in the US. He has also worked with Sabrina Carpenter on tracks like "Take on the World," the theme for Girl Meets World (2014), and "Your Love's Like" from her 2015 album Eyes Wide Open, both exemplifying polished, radio-ready pop. Additional contributions include productions for Dove Cameron, such as covers and originals in Disney projects that echo global teen pop trends, underscoring Tishler's role in bridging American and international youth markets. In 2025, Tishler co-wrote and co-produced songs for TWS's EP including "Countdown!" and "Random Play," and JoJo Siwa's "Infinity Heart."[19][20][21][22][23][6]Notable contributions
Television compositions
Matthew Tishler has composed original scores and songs for several prominent television series, with a particular emphasis on youth-oriented programming that blends pop sensibilities with narrative-driven music. His work on Disney+'s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2023) exemplifies this approach, where he produced and co-wrote character-specific songs that integrate seamlessly with the show's meta-musical format. For instance, he collaborated with Olivia Rodrigo on "All I Want," a duet tailored to her character's emotional arc, recorded initially as a phone demo to capture authentic vulnerability before professional production.[8] These compositions often feature episode-specific themes that advance plot points, such as romantic tensions or ensemble performances, enhancing the series' blend of high school drama and theatrical elements.[24] Beyond Disney, Tishler's contributions to Nickelodeon series highlight his versatility in animated and live-action formats. For the animated preschool show Blaze and the Monster Machines (2014–present), he composed additional music and co-wrote STEM-focused songs like "Light" and "Angles," designed to educate young viewers on concepts such as physics and geometry through energetic, vehicle-themed tracks.[25] In teen sitcoms, he crafted the theme song for Hollywood Heights (2012) and contributed original music to How to Rock (2012), incorporating upbeat pop hooks that underscore comedic social dynamics and character growth.[22] These pieces reflect his ability to create accessible, motivational scores for family audiences, often prioritizing rhythmic drive and lyrical simplicity to complement fast-paced episodic storytelling. Tishler's compositional techniques in television emphasize synchronization with dialogue and the development of recurring motifs to deepen character portrayal. In family-oriented shows, he syncs instrumental cues to on-screen action, ensuring music underscores emotional beats without overpowering spoken lines, as seen in his oversight of over 60 original songs for Disney Junior's Fancy Nancy (2018–2022), where motifs evolve with the protagonist's imaginative adventures.[3] This method fosters narrative cohesion, using melodic repetition to signal character traits—such as Nancy's whimsical creativity—while adapting pop and R&B influences to maintain a contemporary feel suitable for young performers and viewers.[8] His broader Disney experience provided a foundation for these innovations, allowing him to refine motif-based scoring in collaborative, script-driven environments.[1]Film and stage songs
Matthew Tishler has made significant contributions to songwriting for Disney Channel Original Movies, where his original songs often drive character development and narrative progression in teen-oriented musical fantasies. In the 2011 film Lemonade Mouth, he co-wrote and produced "She's So Gone," performed by Naomi Scott as Olivia Torres, a pivotal track that empowers the protagonist to embrace her independence after a betrayal, marking a turning point in her personal growth and the band's formation.[26] Similarly, for the 2015 sequel Teen Beach 2, Tishler co-authored "Best Summer Ever" with Amy Powers, serving as the energetic opening number that establishes the film's beach adventure theme and reunites the main characters in a celebratory ensemble performance. These songs exemplify his ability to craft pop anthems with cinematic structures that integrate seamlessly into plot advancement, blending catchy hooks with emotional depth tailored to young audiences. Tishler's work extended to Descendants 3 (2019), a Disney Channel musical fantasy film, where he co-wrote "One Kiss" with Paula Wingler. Performed by Sofia Carson as Audrey, Dove Cameron as Mal, and China Anne McClain as Uma, the song occurs during a moment of tentative alliance among former rivals, exploring themes of love, vulnerability, and reconciliation with princes from classic fairy tales, thereby deepening character relationships and propelling the story toward unity against a larger threat. This track highlights his skill in adapting hybrid film-TV formats, where songs function as both musical highlights and essential narrative bridges in longer-form storytelling. In stage adaptations, Tishler provided orchestrations and music production for Disney's Descendants: The Musical, licensed through Music Theatre International in 2020. Drawing from the original film's score by over 20 writers, his arrangements adapt the contemporary pop songs for live theater, ensuring dynamic vocal and incidental music that supports the show's themes of legacy and rebellion across school and professional productions worldwide.[27] For theme park experiences, he co-wrote "Happy Song" with Andrew Underberg for Tokyo Disneyland's The Happy Ride with Baymax attraction, opened in 2020, where the upbeat number accompanies interactive segments promoting joy and health, enhancing the ride's whimsical narrative inspired by the Big Hero 6 film.[28] These contributions underscore Tishler's versatility in scaling song structures for immersive, non-episodic environments.Selected discography
Album production credits
Matthew Tishler has contributed as a producer to various pop and soundtrack albums, focusing on track-level production, mixing, and sonic cohesion that enhances the overall album narrative. His work often involves collaborating with artists on song development, instrumentation, and final polishing to align with the project's thematic and commercial goals. In the K-pop realm, Tishler co-produced the track "Dimple" (보조개) for BTS's Love Yourself: Her, released in September 2017, where he handled production alongside Crash Cove, incorporating keyboards and vocal arrangements. The album debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart, selling over 1.2 million copies in its first month. This track was re-featured on the compilation album Love Yourself: Answer in August 2018, which also topped the Gaon Album Chart and amassed over 2 million sales, underscoring Tishler's role in contributing to commercially dominant releases.[29][15][30][31] Tishler's production credits extend to teen pop albums, where he influences track selection, arrangement, and mixing to capture youthful energy. On Sabrina Carpenter's debut studio album Eyes Wide Open (2015), he produced "Your Love's Like," providing programming, bass, piano, and oversight on the mix by Vic Florencia, helping integrate the track's pop-rock elements into the album's cohesive sound. Similarly, for Olivia Rodrigo's contributions to the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS) original soundtrack (2019), Tishler produced "All I Want," guiding the recording and mixing process to emphasize emotional delivery within the album's ensemble format.[32][33] For Disney soundtrack albums, Tishler emphasizes unified production across tracks to support narrative-driven projects. On the Descendants 3 original TV movie soundtrack (2019), he produced "One Kiss," performed by Sofia Carson, Dove Cameron, and China Anne McClain, managing composition, lyrics, and mixing for seamless integration with the album's pop-fantasy vibe. In the HSMTMTS soundtrack series, spanning multiple seasons, Tishler produced key tracks like "Love You Forever" from the final season (2023), collaborating on vocal arrangements and ensuring the album's polished, thematic consistency through his production of ensemble pieces.[12][34]| Album | Artist/Cast | Year | Key Production Role | Notable Track(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love Yourself: Her | BTS | 2017 | Co-producer (track) | "Dimple" |
| Love Yourself: Answer | BTS | 2018 | Co-producer (track) | "Dimple" |
| Eyes Wide Open | Sabrina Carpenter | 2015 | Producer, programmer, instrumentation | "Your Love's Like" |
| High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Original Soundtrack) | Cast | 2019 | Producer, mixing oversight | "All I Want" |
| Descendants 3 (Original TV Movie Soundtrack) | Cast | 2019 | Producer | "One Kiss" |
| High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (The Final Season) | Cast | 2023 | Producer | "Love You Forever" |
Film and television music
Matthew Tishler has composed and produced music for numerous film and television projects, primarily within family-oriented media for Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Nickelodeon, contributing theme songs, incidental scores, and original tracks that enhance narrative elements in episodes and movies. His work often integrates pop and upbeat styles tailored to young audiences, with a focus on empowering themes and character-driven songs. Over his career, Tishler has created hundreds of songs for TV episodes and films, including incidental music and full scores for animated and live-action series.[1][22] In television, Tishler co-wrote and produced the theme song "Take On the World" for the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, released on January 1, 2014, and performed by leads Rowan Blanchard and Sabrina Carpenter; the track, co-authored with Maria Christensen and Shridhar Solanki, serves as the show's anthem and was featured in promotional materials for Disney's Summer 2014 lineup.[22] For the Disney Channel animated series Hailey's On It!, which premiered in 2023, Tishler composed the theme "The Future's in My Hands" alongside Andrew Underberg, performed by Auli'i Cravalho as Hailey Banks, with additional vocals from the cast including Manny Jacinto; he also provided the series' overall score and contributed to a soundtrack EP released on June 9, 2023, featuring five original songs such as "Born for This" and "You Fit Me Perfectly."[35] On Nickelodeon, Tishler wrote and produced STEM educational songs for Blaze and the Monster Machines across seasons 1 through 5, including "Momentum," and composed additional music for episodes starting from the 2014 premiere.[36][25] For films, Tishler's contributions include the song "One Kiss" from Disney Channel's Descendants 3 (2019), which he wrote and produced with Paula Winger; performed by Sofia Carson, Dove Cameron, and China Anne McClain, the track highlights themes of unity and was released on the film's soundtrack on August 2, 2019.[12] In the Disney TV movie Freaky Friday (2018), he produced "What It's Like to Be Me," performed by Cozi Zuehlsdorff, and contributed to ensemble pieces like "Just One Day," performed by Zuehlsdorff, Heidi Blickenstaff, and Alex Boniello.[37] Other notable film credits encompass "True Monster Heart" from Monster High: The Movie (2022), co-written and produced with Jeannie Lurie and Andrew Underberg, performed by Kyle Selig, Miia Harris, Nayah Damasen, and Ceci Balagot; and music for Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021), including "Before Us" and "Playground of Our Dreams," co-composed with Underberg.[38][39] For Nickelodeon's Snow Day (2022), Tishler co-wrote songs on the soundtrack album, released December 16, 2022, blending pop elements with the film's adventurous tone.[40]Miscellaneous productions
Matthew Tishler has contributed to various radio and promotional projects, including the creation of music for commercials that extend his early career work in accessible, family-oriented pop styles.[41] His productions in this area often feature upbeat, memorable tracks designed for short-form media, leveraging his expertise in crafting hooks for broad audiences.[2] In the realm of stage musicals, Tishler served as orchestrator and music producer for Disney's Descendants: The Musical, a one-act adaptation of the Disney Channel films licensed through Music Theatre International (MTI).[42] This work involved adapting the contemporary pop score, originally composed by over 20 writers, into a cohesive theatrical arrangement that preserves the high-energy songs from the source material while facilitating live performances in educational and community theaters worldwide.[43] Additional contributions include vocal and incidental arrangements to support the musical's ensemble-driven format.[44] Tishler's theme park compositions include "Happy Song," co-written with Andrew Underberg for the Tokyo Disneyland attraction The Happy Ride with Baymax.[45] This upbeat track plays as one of six songs during the ride, enhancing the interactive experience based on the Big Hero 6 franchise with its joyful, rhythmic structure tailored to the attraction's whimsical theme.[46] He also produced "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, a festive performance piece that integrates into holiday programming at Disney resorts. These efforts highlight his ability to compose immersive, site-specific music that complements Disney's global entertainment environments. Beyond major media, Tishler has produced and written singles for independent artists, such as "Everlasting" for Japanese-American singer Kylee, where he handled instrumentation, writing, and production to deliver a soaring pop ballad.[47] Similarly, he composed and provided lyrics for "Finally" by Namie Amuro, a reflective track marking the artist's career retrospective, and arranged "Ima Kono Toki wo" for Little Glee Monster, infusing the vocal harmony group with dynamic pop orchestration.[47] These standalone releases demonstrate his versatility in supporting non-media-tied projects with polished, chart-oriented production.[48] In 2025, Tishler co-wrote and produced the single "Infinity Heart" for JoJo Siwa, released on September 26, 2025.[49]Awards and nominations
Emmy recognitions
Matthew Tishler has received multiple nominations for the Daytime Emmy Awards and the Children's & Family Emmy Awards, recognizing his contributions to music direction, composition, and original songs in family-oriented television programming. His work in these areas highlights his expertise in creating engaging, educational content for young audiences, particularly through collaborations on Disney Junior and Nickelodeon projects.[1] In 2018, Tishler was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Music Direction and Composition category for his work on the Nickelodeon series Blaze and the Monster Machines, sharing the nomination with composers Scott Krippayne and Michael Smith.[50][51] Tishler has earned several nominations across the inaugural three cycles of the Children's & Family Emmy Awards, focusing on original songs that support themes of empowerment, community, and perseverance in preschool and young teen programming. The following table summarizes his key nominations in this category:| Year (Annual) | Category | Project/Song | Co-Nominees | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (1st) | Outstanding Original Song for a Children's or Young Teen Program | "If You Have a Dream" (Fancy Nancy) | Philip Bentley (Composer & Lyricist), Matthew Tishler (Composer & Lyricist), Andy Guerdat (Lyricist) | Disney Junior |
| 2022 (1st) | Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Live Action Program | The J Team | Jeannie Lurie, Gabriel Mann, Gus Ross, JoJo Siwa, Matthew Tishler, Andrew Underberg, Luke Eisner | Paramount+ |
| 2023 (2nd) | Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program | "One Big Family" (Mira, Royal Detective) | Jeannie Lurie (Composer & Lyricist), Matthew Tishler (Composer & Lyricist) | Disney Junior |
| 2023 (2nd) | Outstanding Original Song for a Children's or Young Teen Program | "These Kids" (Snow Day) | Jeannie Lurie (Composer & Lyricist), Matthew Tishler (Composer & Lyricist) | Paramount+ |
| 2025 (3rd) | Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program | "Keep Swimmin' Through" (Baby Shark's Big Movie) | Matthew Tishler (Composer & Lyricist), Andrew Underberg (Composer & Lyricist) | Nickelodeon / Paramount+ |
| 2025 (3rd) | Outstanding Original Song for a Children's or Young Teen Program | "Kiss Your Friend" (Hailey's On It!) | Matthew Tishler (Composer & Lyricist), Andrew Underberg (Composer & Lyricist), Devin Bunje (Lyricist), Nick Stanton (Lyricist) | Disney Channel |