I'm a composer and music producer. Apart from writing for orchestras, ensembles, etc. I write and produce music for various moving pictures - film, video. I also have lots of experience in sound design and I like to blend sound design with music, but also can do both separately.

Dimitri Rastoropov

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I'm a composer and music producer. Apart from writing for orchestras, ensembles, etc. I write and produce music for various moving pictures - film, video. I also have lots of experience in sound design and I like to blend sound design with music, but also can do both separately.

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I’m a composer and music producer. Apart from writing for orchestras, ensembles, etc. I write and produce music for various moving pictures - film, video. I also have lots of experience in sound design and I like to blend sound design with music, but also can do both separately.

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Language

English
Fluent
Latvian
Beginner
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner, Music Tutor at DER Education, Depth Education
November 1, 2006 - June 7, 2024
Teaching guitar, piano, and music theory to students of all ages in the studio and online. Marketing music lessons using print and digital tools. Organising and administrating lesson schedules. Liaising and following-up with students and parents. Work experience spanning Latvia, Russia, and the UK with over 500 students taught overall.
Guitar Tutor at Valodu Terase
June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
Teaching classical guitar to groups of children.
Piano Tutor at International School of Latvia
March 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Teaching piano small groups during after school activities.
Director at Traces Arts Agency
August 1, 2014 - June 7, 2024
Producing, marketing, and curating the contemporary arts festival 'Seven Traces'. Handling accounting tasks.
Music Tutor at CGWM at Self-employed
October 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015
Teaching piano, music theory, and music composition to children and young people.
Arts Centre Coordinator at Bocs Celf at Self-employed
November 1, 2013 - April 30, 2015
Curating and organising monthly exhibitions by young artists. Liaising with artists and curators. Managing delivery, storage, and return of artworks. Marketing exhibitions to the public and artists. Assisting directors with fundraising including research and bid writing. Coordinating volunteers. Reporting progress to the Board of Directors.
Artist at Self-employed
September 1, 2013 - June 7, 2024
Creating artworks to deadlines and promoting this work.
Composer and Sound Designer at Self-employed
November 1, 2007 - June 7, 2024
Writing compositions for ensembles and live performances. Composing music for films, applications, and games. Designing sound for games. Communicating closely with clients to understand their needs. Promoting work and meeting deadlines.

Education

MA at Lancaster University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Composer at St. Petersburg State Conservatory
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
High School Diploma at 'Evrika' Private School (Riga, Latvia)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
High School Diploma at International School of Latvia
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other