James Gaudi

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James Gaudi is a music educator and trumpet instructor with experience teaching private lessons, coaching school ensembles, and mentoring students from beginner through advanced levels.

About

James Gaudi is a music educator and trumpet instructor with experience teaching private lessons, coaching school ensembles, and mentoring students from beginner through advanced levels. He also works on orchestral writing and film scoring projects.

In addition to teaching, James has experience coaching brass sections in school band programs and collaborating with directors and ensembles to create emotionally resonant orchestral scores for live works and short films.

  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 3

The film follows two sisters who are forced to fight in a ceremonial duel to gain their family’s honor. The film utilized tools such as motion capture, Maya, and Blender! (animated short film)

  • Film Composer

Work experience

Lead/Composer (Freelance) · Freelance / Independent ProjectsJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Score multiple short films and live works, collaborating with directors and ensembles to develop emotionally resonant orchestral music. Selected for ABLAZE Records’ Orchestral Masters Series and credited as lead composer on multiple animated short films and other screen projects.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Trumpet Performance) · California State University, Long Beach2021 – 2025
High School Diploma · Rancho Bernardo High School2017 – 2021

Certifications and awards

Thessaloniki Art and Music Summit2026

"The Unseen Wire" was selected and Recorded by professional orchestra

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