He has written numerous symphonic, chamber, and solo works which have been performed both locally and internationally. After piano lessons at an early age, Scott developed a keen interest in composition and orchestration. Fortunate enough to be surrounded by good mentors and teachers, he began composing music for his junior high school orchestra. He later attended the Grove School of Music where he studied composition with David Angel, Roger Steinman and Allyn Ferguson and conducting with Jack Feierman. In 1988 he was chosen to receive a scholarship through BMI to study with film and television composer Earle Hagen. Other notable teachers included legendary Disney composer Buddy Baker and veteran Hollywood film orchestrator Ralph Ferraro.