Hi, I’m Juan Esteban Fernández Buitrago, a versatile musician and music producer based in Medellín, Colombia. I have over a decade of professional experience performing with symphony orchestras, bands, and solo projects, and I love crafting music that conveys emotion and joy to listeners. I thrive collaborating with instrumentalists and vocalists, writing and producing original music, and bringing stories to life through sound.…

Juan Esteban Fernandez Buitrago

Hi, I’m Juan Esteban Fernández Buitrago, a versatile musician and music producer based in Medellín, Colombia. I have over a decade of professional experience performing with symphony orchestras, bands, and solo projects, and I love crafting music that conveys emotion and joy to listeners. I thrive collaborating with instrumentalists and vocalists, writing and producing original music, and bringing stories to life through sound.…

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Hi, I’m Juan Esteban Fernández Buitrago, a versatile musician and music producer based in Medellín, Colombia. I have over a decade of professional experience performing with symphony orchestras, bands, and solo projects, and I love crafting music that conveys emotion and joy to listeners. I thrive collaborating with instrumentalists and vocalists, writing and producing original music, and bringing stories to life through sound.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Principal Double Bass at Estudio Polifónico de Medellín (Symphony Orchestra)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Performed for live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
Theatrical Musician at Gestos Mnemos, Medellín, Antioquia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Involved in theatrical productions providing live music.
Music Composer for Films and Video Games at Gestos Mnemos, Medellín, Antioquia
January 1, 2022 - Present
Composed original scores for films and video games; collaborations with orchestras and soloists.
Transcriber, Arranger, and Composer at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Transcribed music, arranged pieces, and composed scores for various groups; adapted melodies to fit different styles.
Music Teacher at Independent
January 1, 2015 - Present
Developed engaging music course plans; taught sight-reading and applied skills to vocal and instrumental music.
Touring Musician (National and European Tours) at Estudio Polifónico de Medellín / Orchestra
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Two seasons of national and international tours in Europe (Switzerland, Austria, Germany).
Double Bass Tutti (Guest musician) at Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Guest musician performing with the orchestra.
Double Bass Tutti (Guest musician) at Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Guest musician performing with the orchestra.
Ensemble Conductor at La Sonora Dinamita
January 1, 2022 - Present
Conductor for ensemble performances; responsible for musical direction.

Education

Music Production Technique with Piano Emphasis at Debora Arango School of Arts (Envigado, Antioquia, COL)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Double Bass Music Degree at Andrés de Vandelvira Music Conservatory (Jaén, Spain)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Music - Double Bass Emphasis at University of Antioquia (Medellín, COL)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Introduction to Music Production
January 1, 2022 - December 10, 2025
Jazz Improvisation
January 1, 2022 - December 10, 2025
National Seminar of Pedagogies and Didactics of Music
January 1, 2016 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

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Experience Level