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I am Alexander Collins, a professional music composer with twenty years’ experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I’m proficient with a wide range of music editing software to compose, synthesize and record, and I play piano, synthesizer, guitar and sing. I’ve worked across several genres and have experience scoring for film and TV. I started out as the singer in an indie/electro band, which gave me extensive live performance, composing and studio recording experience. I’m also a qualified Primary School music teacher with twelve years’ experience in primary education and childhood development. I teach, mentor and participate in events involving the wider community, including running a school choir and organising performances that involve the wider community.…I am Alexander Collins, a professional music composer with twenty years’ experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I’m proficient with a wide range of music editing software to compose, synthesize and record, and I play piano, synthesizer, guitar and sing. I’ve worked across several genres and have experience scoring for film and TV. I started out as the singer in an indie/electro band, which gave me extensive live performance, composing and studio recording experience. I’m also a qualified Primary School music teacher with twelve years’ experience in primary education and childhood development. I teach, mentor and participate in events involving the wider community, including running a school choir and organising performances that involve the wider community.

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I am Alexander Collins, a professional music composer with twenty years’ experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I’m proficient with a wide range of music editing software to compose, synthesize and record, and I play piano, synthesizer, guitar and sing. I’ve worked across several genres and have experience scoring for film and TV. I started out as the singer in an indie/electro band, which gave me extensive live performance, composing and studio recording experience. I’m also a qualified Primary School music teacher with twelve years’ experience in primary education and childhood development. I teach, mentor and participate in events involving the wider community, including running a school choir and organising performances that involve the wider community.…I am Alexander Collins, a professional music composer with twenty years’ experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I’m proficient with a wide range of music editing software to compose, synthesize and record, and I play piano, synthesizer, guitar and sing. I’ve worked across several genres and have experience scoring for film and TV. I started out as the singer in an indie/electro band, which gave me extensive live performance, composing and studio recording experience. I’m also a qualified Primary School music teacher with twelve years’ experience in primary education and childhood development. I teach, mentor and participate in events involving the wider community, including running a school choir and organising performances that involve the wider community.

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I am Alexander Collins, a professional music composer with twenty years’ experience in arranging and creating musical pieces. I’m proficient with a wide range of music editing software to compose, synthesize and record, and I play piano, synthesizer, guitar and sing. I’ve worked across several genres and have experience scoring for film and TV. I started out as the singer in an indie/electro band, which gave me extensive live performance, composing and studio recording experience.

I’m also a qualified Primary School music teacher with twelve years’ experience in primary education and childhood development. I teach, mentor and participate in events involving the wider community, including running a school choir and organising performances that involve the wider community.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Composer at I Know A Guy (Short Film)

October 1, 2021 - Present

Scored the music for the short film I Know A Guy; composed, edited and mixed the full score; recorded and mixed live musicians; performed synthesizers and guitars.

Composer at Pleasant Festival

October 1, 2021 - Present

Selected for the 2021 Pleasant Festival Line-up as composer for the piece 'I Know A Guy (The Driver)'.

Composer at BBC Countryfile

March 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019

Scoring music for various scenes focusing on rural, agricultural and environmental issues; composed, edited and mixed the full score; recorded live musicians; performed piano, synthesizers and guitars.

Composer at Blue’s Dream Suite (Animated Short)

August 1, 2020 - Present

Composed, edited and mixed the full score for the animated short; including recording/engineering of live musicians; performed piano, synthesizers and guitars.

Music Teacher at Saxon Way Primary School, Gillingham

September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2025

Teaching the music curriculum; 1:1 and group guitar and piano sessions; running a school choir; organizing performances within the school and involving the wider community.

Teacher at Halling Primary School, Rochester

July 1, 2025 - Present

Teaching the curriculum, including music; 1:1 and group guitar and piano sessions; running a school choir; organizing performances within the school and involving the wider community.

Music Teacher at Halling Primary School, Rochester

July 1, 2025 - Present

Teaching the music curriculum; teaching 1:1 and group guitar and piano sessions; running a school choir; organising performances within the school and involving the wider community.

Composer at Animated short ‘Blue’s Dream Suite’

August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020

Composed, edited and mixed the full score for the animated short, including the recording/engineering of live musicians; performed piano, synthesizers and guitars throughout the suite.

Composer at Pleasant Festival / I Know A Guy (The Driver)

October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021

Scored the music for the short film ‘I Know A Guy’; composed, edited and mixed the full score; recorded and mixed live musicians; performed synthesizers and guitars on the score.

Nominated for Award at Artists Forum Music Award

December 1, 2022 - Present

Nominated for ‘The Nature of Humanity’

Composer at Animated short 'Blue’s Dream Suite'

August 1, 2020 - Present

Composed, edited and mixed the full score for the animated short, including recording/engineering of live musicians. Performed piano, synthesizers and guitars throughout the complete suite.

Composer at Independent Short Film - I Know A Guy

October 1, 2021 - Present

Scoring the short film; composed, edited and mixed the full score; including recording and mixing of live musicians; performed synthesizers and guitars on the score.

Composer at I Know A Guy (The Driver) – Short Film

October 1, 2021 - Present

Scored the music for the short film; composed, edited and mixed the full score; performed synthesizers and guitars on the score.

Composer at I Know A Guy (The Driver)

October 1, 2021 - Present

Scored the music for the short film; composed, edited and mixed the full score; recorded and mixed live musicians; performed synthesizers and guitars on the score.

Teacher at Saxon Way Primary School, Gillingham

September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2025

Teaching the music curriculum; teaching 1:1 and group guitar and piano sessions; running a school choir; organising performances within the school and involving the wider community.

Education

BA Honours in Primary Education at Canterbury Christchurch University

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

ND in Popular Music at Mid Kent College

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

BA Honours in Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University

January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

ND in Popular Music at Mid Kent College