I am Dorothea Tachler, a German-born, NYC-based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work spans ambient composition, experimental performance, film scoring, and community-centered sound projects. Classically trained and active in New York's indie/avant-garde scenes, I create immersive sonic environments that blend acoustic instruments, electronics, field recordings, and voice. My music has appeared in feature films, documentaries, web series, and multidisciplinary projects presented internationally. I actively collaborate on immersive live performances, theatre, and community-centered sound initiatives across New York City and beyond, while also engaging in education and pedagogy with a focus on songwriting and voice.

Dorothea Tachler

I am Dorothea Tachler, a German-born, NYC-based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work spans ambient composition, experimental performance, film scoring, and community-centered sound projects. Classically trained and active in New York's indie/avant-garde scenes, I create immersive sonic environments that blend acoustic instruments, electronics, field recordings, and voice. My music has appeared in feature films, documentaries, web series, and multidisciplinary projects presented internationally. I actively collaborate on immersive live performances, theatre, and community-centered sound initiatives across New York City and beyond, while also engaging in education and pedagogy with a focus on songwriting and voice.

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I am Dorothea Tachler, a German-born, NYC-based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work spans ambient composition, experimental performance, film scoring, and community-centered sound projects. Classically trained and active in New York’s indie/avant-garde scenes, I create immersive sonic environments that blend acoustic instruments, electronics, field recordings, and voice. My music has appeared in feature films, documentaries, web series, and multidisciplinary projects presented internationally. I actively collaborate on immersive live performances, theatre, and community-centered sound initiatives across New York City and beyond, while also engaging in education and pedagogy with a focus on songwriting and voice.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Film Composer at Generation Baby Buster
February 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011
Composer for the feature length documentary film “Generation Baby Buster”
Film Composer at Terra Renton
January 28, 2011 - January 1, 2026

Education

Master of Music at University of Music and Performing Arts Munich
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Master's studies in Musicology & Music Pedagogy at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich)
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Composition training at Marcel Barsotti
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Studio training at Doghouse Recording Studio, NYC
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

Qualifications

Neustart Kultur II – GVL
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Musikfonds Stipendium III
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Professional Services