I am a composer, musician, and educator specializing in orchestral music, film scoring, and video game music. I trained as an orchestral musician (2015) and as a cellist with the highest degree (2020), with additional study in jazz guitar (2022). I have performed with various orchestras and ensembles and have completed masterclasses in musical scoring, mixing, and mastering for film and games. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others grow through education and collaboration. I mentor and teach guitar and cello in multiple schools and contribute to El Sistema-inspired programs in Latin America, while working on score preparation and production using DAWs and notation software.…

Jesus Soto

I am a composer, musician, and educator specializing in orchestral music, film scoring, and video game music. I trained as an orchestral musician (2015) and as a cellist with the highest degree (2020), with additional study in jazz guitar (2022). I have performed with various orchestras and ensembles and have completed masterclasses in musical scoring, mixing, and mastering for film and games. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others grow through education and collaboration. I mentor and teach guitar and cello in multiple schools and contribute to El Sistema-inspired programs in Latin America, while working on score preparation and production using DAWs and notation software.…

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I am a composer, musician, and educator specializing in orchestral music, film scoring, and video game music. I trained as an orchestral musician (2015) and as a cellist with the highest degree (2020), with additional study in jazz guitar (2022). I have performed with various orchestras and ensembles and have completed masterclasses in musical scoring, mixing, and mastering for film and games. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others grow through education and collaboration.

I mentor and teach guitar and cello in multiple schools and contribute to El Sistema-inspired programs in Latin America, while working on score preparation and production using DAWs and notation software.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Musician / Orchestrator / Composer
January 1, 2015 - Present
Orchestral musician and composer with experience across orchestration, arranging for ensembles, solo cello, and involvement in film scoring and international competitions.

Education

Bachelor 'Orchestral Musician' deegree on Violoncello at Instituto Superior del Arte del Teatro Colón
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
The Orchestral Academy program lasts two years and includes instrument classes, chamber music, orchestral repertoire, language and morphology of symphonic and chamber repertoire, history and aesthetics of music, and orchestral practice. The faculty is made up of soloists from the Stable Orchestra of the Teatro Colón, the Buenos Aires Philharmonic, and guest artists of international renown. The students of this program also form the Academic Orchestra of the Instituto Superior de Arte del Teatro Colón.
Laurea di primo livello in Violoncello at Conservatorio di Musica Umberto Giordano
September 1, 2017 - July 30, 2020
The academic qualification, i.e., the First-Level Academic Diploma, is equivalent to the three-year bachelor's degree (Laurea triennale) awarded by Italian universities, and ensures a curriculum that meets European standards. The entire educational program is organized according to a credit system already aligned with the principles of the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). Admission to First-Level Academic Courses is granted upon passing an entrance examination that evaluates musical qualities, instrumental aptitude, and basic musical skills.
Laurea di secondo livello in 'Jazz Guitar' at Conservatorio di Musica Umberto Giordano
September 1, 2020 - December 15, 2022
The academic qualification, i.e., the Second-Level Academic Diploma, is equivalent to the master's degree (Laurea magistrale) awarded by Italian universities, and ensures a curriculum that meets European standards. The entire educational program is organized according to a credit system already aligned with the principles of the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). Admission to Second-Level Academic Courses is granted upon passing an entrance examination that evaluates musical qualities and instrumental aptitude.
Master in Music Composition for Film, Documentaries, Commercials, Trailers, TV and Videogames at Oxford Institute
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
The objective of the Master is to provide students with professional skills in the various sectors of music production for film: learning the techniques of music for Film, TV, Commercials, Documentaries and Video Games. Composition, Audio Mixing Techniques, Film Editing, Dramatic Orchestration and Score Preparation, Computer/Synth Applications for Film, Recording Techniques, SFX Techniques, Recording Technology, Implementation, Film Conducting, Music Production and Music Business.
Diplomatura en Música y Audio para Videojuegos at Universidad Nacional de las Artes
January 1, 2025 - December 20, 2025
The Diploma Program aims to strengthen and develop specific skills in music composition and production for video games, in the design of sound systems at an introductory level of video game production, and in the comprehensive understanding of this interactive medium. It is designed as an intensive production workshop aimed at musicians and multimedia artists who are interested in acquiring tools for music composition and production for video games, working intensively on the development of technical and creative skills to participate in a contemporary cultural industry.

Qualifications

Orchestral Musician
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2026
Master in Film Scoring (Spot, Documentary and Video Games)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Cellist (Highest Degree)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
Jazz Guitar Diploma
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
El Sistema Music Education Program & Orquesta-Escuela Network in Latin America
November 30, 0002 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Hades - Exploration Music - Charon - FanMade composition by Jesus Soto w/ FMOD track


    This is a speculative, fan-made main title theme composed for Hades or any similar aesthetics games for the matter. This is not an official piece of music affiliated with Supergiant Games.
    Composer: Jesus Soto
    Original Game: Hades ©Supergiant Games
    I suggest you listen to the original game’s music composed by Darren Korb it’s amazing!
    As a video game/film music composer and student this piece was created for an university project and as personal portfolio, inspired by the fantastic official music of Darren Korb.
    This video uses the game’s exploration as Hades for contextual proposes only.

    paper I Re-scored the Myrkul Boss Battle (BG3) - "Apostasy" - Fan Made Epic Orchestral Composition

    This is a speculative, fan-made rescoring of a boss battle from Baldur’s Gate 3, composed as a demo and personal portfolio piece. This music is not official and is not affiliated with Larian Studios.

    🎵 About the Piece: “Apostasy”
    This is a multi-phase epic composed for the god Myrkul, pitting a full orchestra and choir—augmented by soaring soprano solos by the amazing Natacha Nocetti and a crushing power trio—against divine darkness. The music shifts from oppressive dread to savage rhythms, fleeting holiness, and a final, defiant reprisal of the main theme.

    Credits:

    Composer, Choirs, Guitars and Bass: Jesus Soto
    Soprano Soloist: Natacha Nocetti
    Original Game: Baldur’s Gate 3 ©Larian Studios
    Inspired by the fantastic official music of Borislav Slavov and the works of Jeremy Soule.
    I highly suggest you listen to the original game’s music composed by Borislav Slavov—it’s amazing!

    This video uses gameplay footage from Baldur’s Gate 3 for contextual purposes.

    paper BG3 Cinematic Ketheric Transforms FAN MADE Music Composition by Jesus Soto with Fmod Track


    This is an speculative, fan-made cinematic piece composed for Baldur’s Gate 3 or any similar aesthetics games for the matter. This is not an official piece of music affiliated with Larian Studios.
    Composer: Jesus Soto
    Original Game: Baldur’s Gate 3 ©Larian Studios
    I suggest you listen to the original game’s music composed by Borislav Slavov it’s amazing!
    As a video game/film music composer and student this piece was created for an university project and as personal portfolio, inspired by the fantastic official music of Borislav Slavov, as well as the prolific composer Jeremy Soule.
    This video uses the cinematics of Baldur’s Gate 3 for contextual proposes only.