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I am a composer and songwriter with over 20 years of experience, specializing in music for films, video games, and musical theater, with an emphasis on high production value and realistic mockups. I work in Logic Pro, Mac OS, FMod, Pro Tools, Dorico, and with a wide range of sample libraries to craft immersive scores and mockups.
I’ve written two full-length musical plays and adapted one into a graphic novel. I enjoy cartooning, cats, and acting, and I love teaching others about music production and scoring.
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Language
English
Fluent
French
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Work Experience
Freelance Composer at Self-employed / Freelance
December 31, 2023 - September 16, 2025Specialize in music for film, video games, and musical theatre; wrote two full-length musical plays and one graphic novel; education content; enjoys cartooning, cats, and acting.
Freelance Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - PresentComposer and songwriter with over 20 years of experience; specializes in music for film, video games, and musical theatre, with emphasis on high production value and realistic mockups. Wrote two full-length musical plays and adapted one into a graphic novel. Also enjoys cartooning, cats, and acting.
Freelance Author / Educator at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Wrote a book for Montessori teachers wishing to teach music.
Freelance Composer at Self-employed (Paris, France)
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Freelance composer for film scores, video games, and musical theatre; fluent in Logic Pro, Dorico, FMOD and Pro Tools; produces high production value with realistic mockups; networks and manages CRM systems; organizes projects and meets multiple deadlines; wrote two full-length musical plays and one graphic novel; enjoys cartooning, cats, and acting.
Freelance Author/Educator at Self-employed (Sofia, Bulgaria)
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Wrote a book for Montessori teachers wishing to teach music.
Freelance Composer
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Freelance composer for film, video games, and music theatre; created two full-length musical plays, with one adapted into a graphic novel.
Freelance Composer
January 1, 2023 - PresentFreelance composer for projects based in Ojai, CA; ongoing collaboration with international clients including Paris, France.
Freelance Author/Educator
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Wrote a book for Montessori teachers wishing to teach music.
Freelance Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Freelance composer scoring music for films, video games, and musical theater with emphasis on high production value and realistic mockups.
Freelance Author / Educator at Self-Employed
December 31, 2023 - September 16, 2025Wrote a book for Montessori teachers wishing to teach music
Freelance Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - PresentCurrent freelance composer based in Ojai, California, continuing work in film scoring, game scoring and musical theater.
Freelance Composer
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Composer for films, video games, and musical theatre with emphasis on high production value and realistic mockups; manage multiple projects, deadlines, and client communications. Responsible for music production, mixing, and mastering; familiar with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Dorico, and major sample libraries.
Freelance Author / Educator
January 1, 2023 - September 16, 2025Wrote a book for Montessori teachers wishing to teach music; established an online course and taught techniques to teachers using the Kodály method.
Education
Graduate Diploma (Master's equivalent) in Film and Game Scoring at Film Scoring Academy of Europe
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008Masters in Music Education, emphasis in jazz piano, conducting at Portland State University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008Kodály method teacher training (online course) at Online Education
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025Graduate Diploma (Master's equivalent) in Film and Game Scoring at Film Scoring Academy of Europe
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Master of Music Education at Portland State University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008 at Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Graduate Diploma (Master’s equivalent) in Film and Game Scoring at Film Scoring Academy of Europe
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008Masters in Music Education, emphasis in jazz piano, conducting at Portland State University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008Graduate Diploma (Master’s equivalent) in Film and Game Scoring at Film Scoring Academy of Europe
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Master of Music Education, emphasis in Jazz Piano; Conducting at Portland State University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008Graduate Diploma (Master’s equivalent) in Film and Game Scoring at Film Scoring Academy of Europe
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Masters in Music Ed., emphasis in jazz piano, conducting at Portland State University
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008Graduate Diploma (Master’s equivalent) in Film and Game Scoring at Film Scoring Academy Of Europe
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008Masters in Music Ed., emphasis in jazz piano, conducting at Portland State University
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025Qualifications
Graduate Diploma (Master's equivalent) in Film and Game Scoring
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008Masters in Music Education, emphasis in jazz piano, conducting
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008Graduate Diploma (Master’s equivalent) in Film and Game Scoring
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Master of Music Education (Jazz Piano; Conducting)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008Kodály method educator
January 11, 2030 - September 16, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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