I am Leonardo Melo Rodríguez, a Colombian-born pianist and composer based in Montreal, focusing on music creation across traditional, popular, folk, and classical genres. My work blends performance with composition and production to explore sound across diverse media. My professional journey centers on composing and performing, with experience in video games, short films, concert music, and media music. In 2024 I started a personal project to experiment with piano interpretation, mixing, and production, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Music at Université de Montréal with emphasis on composition and sound creation.…

Leonardo Melo Rodríguez

I am Leonardo Melo Rodríguez, a Colombian-born pianist and composer based in Montreal, focusing on music creation across traditional, popular, folk, and classical genres. My work blends performance with composition and production to explore sound across diverse media. My professional journey centers on composing and performing, with experience in video games, short films, concert music, and media music. In 2024 I started a personal project to experiment with piano interpretation, mixing, and production, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Music at Université de Montréal with emphasis on composition and sound creation.…

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I am Leonardo Melo Rodríguez, a Colombian-born pianist and composer based in Montreal, focusing on music creation across traditional, popular, folk, and classical genres. My work blends performance with composition and production to explore sound across diverse media.

My professional journey centers on composing and performing, with experience in video games, short films, concert music, and media music. In 2024 I started a personal project to experiment with piano interpretation, mixing, and production, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Music at Université de Montréal with emphasis on composition and sound creation.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Composer and Producer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 11, 2025
Freelance composer and producer since 2016, working on projects across traditional, popular, folk, and classical music, including music for media such as video games, short films, and concert works. In 2024, started a personal project to explore piano interpretation, mixing, and production across diverse styles.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Music Composition at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Online Graduate Diploma in Film and Game Scoring at Film Scoring Academy of Europe
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Master of Music (Composition & Sound Creation) at Université de Montréal
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Online Graduate Diploma in Film and Game Scoring
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Baby Come to Me-Music Producer/Composer and Mix Engineer

    Original Music production for the single Baby Come to Me

    I worked as composer/arranger, pianist and mixing engineer for the final project.

    paper Videogame Soundtrack-Hizca "protege el paramo" (Colombia)

    Original Videogame Soundtrack for the videogame Hizca, a fantasy VR videogame that combines fantasy elements in a dreamlike scenario with action elements.

    https://on.soundcloud.com/rGiCgP1TGjqrJIEFHs

    paper Original Soundtrack for the Videogame REM-Mito Heredado (Colombia)

    Original music composition for videogames.
    The music was made using a combination of virtual instruments and sound processing in order to achieve the desired sound.

    https://on.soundcloud.com/oVKjKw73A3hQMZOn8L

    paper The spirit's Sorrow-Original Soundtrack

    Original Music composition for the animated short the Spirits Sorrow, created for the UQAT in Montreal.