I am José Villegas Estrada, a professional musician and music producer with 14 years of experience. I create immersive music and soundscapes for visual media and interactive projects, adapting my approach to each narrative. I love turning ideas into soundscapes that support storytelling and emotional impact. I am passionate about teaching and mentoring, having positively impacted over 100 students of all ages through innovative and personalized methodologies. I blend academic rigor with creativity to nurture well-rounded, passionate musicians. As an entrepreneur and team leader, I coordinate teachers, collaborate with universities, and communicate effectively with students and parents, always seeking challenges that foster growth.

José Villegas Estrada

I am José Villegas Estrada, a professional musician and music producer with 14 years of experience. I create immersive music and soundscapes for visual media and interactive projects, adapting my approach to each narrative. I love turning ideas into soundscapes that support storytelling and emotional impact. I am passionate about teaching and mentoring, having positively impacted over 100 students of all ages through innovative and personalized methodologies. I blend academic rigor with creativity to nurture well-rounded, passionate musicians. As an entrepreneur and team leader, I coordinate teachers, collaborate with universities, and communicate effectively with students and parents, always seeking challenges that foster growth.

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I am José Villegas Estrada, a professional musician and music producer with 14 years of experience. I create immersive music and soundscapes for visual media and interactive projects, adapting my approach to each narrative. I love turning ideas into soundscapes that support storytelling and emotional impact.

I am passionate about teaching and mentoring, having positively impacted over 100 students of all ages through innovative and personalized methodologies. I blend academic rigor with creativity to nurture well-rounded, passionate musicians. As an entrepreneur and team leader, I coordinate teachers, collaborate with universities, and communicate effectively with students and parents, always seeking challenges that foster growth.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Composer & Sound Designer at KOFI GAMES
August 1, 2023 - Present
Composer and sound designer for an indie game development startup. Develop skills in sound design and music composition tailored for video games, aligning music and sound effects with the game narrative. Collaborate with developers and game designers to create an immersive audio experience.
Composer at BLINK STUDIO
December 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborate on short film projects with a student group, presented in various international competitions. Strengthen skills in composing for visual media, tailoring music to complement the narrative and emotions of each scene. Work closely with directors and editors to ensure the music integrates with the visual flow of the short film.
Music Department Director & Academy Co-Director at CEDANZA - Music Department
January 1, 2019 - Present
Responsible for administrative management of the academy's music department, including payroll and teacher coordination. Facilitate the integration of music students from EAFIT University as interns, ensuring effective transitions. Organize biannual and annual concerts in venues such as EAFIT University and Cubo Universo Creativo. Serve as intermediary between teachers, students, and parents, managing daily situations and ensuring alignment with academy regulations and methodologies.
Piano Teacher & Introduction to Music at Cedanza School
June 1, 2016 - Present
Adapted a piano teaching method for Cedanza School based on personal experience and guidance from mentors, achieving high student retention with up to 16 students simultaneously.
Composer & Sound Designer at KOFI GAMES
August 1, 2023 - Present
Composer and sound designer for an indie game startup, creating original music and sound effects aligned with the game's narrative and collaborating with developers to deliver an immersive audio experience.
Composer at Blink Studio
December 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborate on short film projects for international competitions, composing music tailored to narrative and emotions, and working with directors and editors to ensure seamless integration with the visual flow.
Music Department Director & Academy Co-Director at CEDANZA
January 1, 2019 - Present
Administratively manage the music department, including payroll and teacher coordination; coordinate internship integration with EAFIT University; organize biannual and annual concerts; act as liaison between teachers, students, and parents, ensuring alignment with academy regulations and methodologies.
Piano Teacher & Introduction to Music at Cedanza School
June 1, 2016 - Present
Adapted a piano teaching method based on experience and mentorship, achieving high student retention with up to 16 students concurrently.

Education

Musician with an Emphasis on Classical Piano at EAFIT University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Musician with an Emphasis on Classical Piano at EAFIT University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
International Exchange Program in Belgium (Piano Technique) at Belgium - International Exchange Program
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

International Exchange Program in Belgium
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Full academic merit scholarships (Sofía Pérez de Soto and Sapiencia)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
International Exchange Program in Belgium (Piano Technique)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet