He has taught music at every level, from grade school to graduate school, including positions at Saddleback College, Orange Coast College, Pepperdine University, the College of Eastern Utah, Utah State University Extension, Brigham Young University, Arizona State University, the University of Northern Colorado, Granite & Salt Lake City School Districts, BYU-Idaho, Lumen Scholars Institute, and Utah Valley University. 

Dr. Pond is the author of books and articles on music theory, digital and electronic music, pedagogy, music education, jazz, music for theatrical dance, and music in the home. 

The composer of music over twenty recorded albums, Dr. Pond has also created music for symphony orchestras, choirs, the ballet stage, film (including the Emmy Award-winning film, The Shadow Of Light from Milestone Productions), video productions, video laser disc, modern dance groups, & a wide variety of chamber, studio, commercial & recording ensembles, a substantial amount of innovative electronic music, jazz ensembles, commissioned arrangements, & even commercial jingles.