Edward Sarkis Balian's diverse professional careers are in fields of university teaching, ISO quality systems/marketing consulting, book authorship, fine art photography, music composing and recording. He has internationally published over 500 documents including 13 books, over 23,000 fine art photographs, and over 200 songs and orchestral pieces. He holds 37 U.S. copyrights. Edward holds the Ph.D. in Education from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
Words to live by--Generosity, Harmony, Gratitude
(Photo at the early Beatles' historic Cavern, Liverpool, England)
As of 2019, over 13 books published
Over 23,000 B&W, infrared, color, silver-based and digital photographs
Over 200 songs recorded. On the Drag City (Chicago) label: three vinyl albums, iTunes, 35+ YouTubes. Record sales in over 70 countries.
Over 100 pieces recorded. Orchestral music, full ballet scores (Edgar Allen Poe; Alice in Wonderland, London, 1967), movie soundtracks, special music products for resorts and hotels. Classical and neo-classical composing, performing, and recording.
Current and former teaching, graduate and undergraduate, at public and private institutions, in the USA, on military bases, and in R.O .China. Active since 1977 teaching at: Wayne State University, California State University, National University, Central Michigan University, Rockhurst College, and Madonna University.
Specializing in QUALITY SYSTEMS (ISO-9000), and MARKET RESEARCH since 1977 with over 80 clients nationwide.