Mark Altekruse

Mark Altekruse, like so many passionate members of the music industry, specifically remembers the lessons he learned from one of his earliest and most influential music instructors. Trombonist Bugs Beddow was a local musician in Detroit who served as a musical mentor to young Mark, who went on to form his own band (Rhythm Kitchen) which ultimately led to a long career with Roland, BOSS and Apple. Along the way, he had some incredible musical experiences including playing in the Hex Orchestra on their recording of Human Experiments. Within the music products industry, Mark worked on guitar synthesizer products for Roland and on the Garage Band App at Apple.

Interview Date:
February 22, 2022
Job Title:
Music and Audio Manager, Pro Markets
Company:
Apple Inc.

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