I'm Luigi Maiello, an Italian composer, musicologist, and professor. I earned my Master's in Musicology at the University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' and studied composition and music technology at the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia. My work blends research, storytelling, and sound to shape emotions and ideas. I've released thirty albums, scored over sixty documentaries, four films, and many cultural TV programs. I teach at Tor Vergata's Master in Sonic Arts, guest-lecture at Luiss Business School and LUMSA, and contribute to Il Fatto Quotidiano and Musica magazine, while directing the Eufonie essay series for Ei Editori.

Luigi Maiello

I'm Luigi Maiello, an Italian composer, musicologist, and professor. I earned my Master's in Musicology at the University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' and studied composition and music technology at the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia. My work blends research, storytelling, and sound to shape emotions and ideas. I've released thirty albums, scored over sixty documentaries, four films, and many cultural TV programs. I teach at Tor Vergata's Master in Sonic Arts, guest-lecture at Luiss Business School and LUMSA, and contribute to Il Fatto Quotidiano and Musica magazine, while directing the Eufonie essay series for Ei Editori.

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I’m Luigi Maiello, an Italian composer, musicologist, and professor. I earned my Master’s in Musicology at the University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’ and studied composition and music technology at the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia. My work blends research, storytelling, and sound to shape emotions and ideas.

I’ve released thirty albums, scored over sixty documentaries, four films, and many cultural TV programs. I teach at Tor Vergata’s Master in Sonic Arts, guest-lecture at Luiss Business School and LUMSA, and contribute to Il Fatto Quotidiano and Musica magazine, while directing the Eufonie essay series for Ei Editori.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Composer / Music Composer for Television at Stargate Linea di Confine (TV program)
December 31, 2002 - October 1, 2025
Composed musical scores for a television program broadcast on TMC and La7.
Composer / Music Composer for Television at Voyager - Ai Confini della Conoscenza
December 31, 2003 - October 1, 2025
Created musical scores for the documentary series aired on Italian TV.
Composer / Music Composer for Television at Atlantide - Storie di Uomini e di Mondi
December 31, 2012 - October 1, 2025
Provided scores for the documentary series (2005–2012).
Composer / Music Composer for Television at Amore Criminale
December 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Music composition for the documentary series (2014–2023).
Composer / Music Composer for Television at Frontiere
December 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Music composition for the documentary series (2015–2023).
Composer / Music Composer for Television at Sopravvissute
December 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Music composition for the documentary series (2018–2023).
Composer / Music Composer for Television at Città Segrete
December 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Music composition for the documentary series (2018–2023).
Live Composer at The Stars – Symphonic Poem
December 31, 2013 - October 1, 2025
Composer for the symphonic poem performed live (2013).
Composer at The Troublemaker Behind the Scenes of the United Nations
December 31, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Music composition for the documentary (2014).
Lecturer / Professor at Università degli Studi di Roma 'Tor Vergata' – Master in Sonic Arts
January 1, 2017 - Present
Lectures and mentorship in the Master in Sonic Arts program.
Composer at Il Provinciale
December 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Music composition project with documentary association (2020–2023).
Professor, Master in Sonic Arts at Università degli Studi di Roma 'Tor Vergata'
January 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Professor and lecturer in Sonic Arts; teaches music technology, soundtrack storytelling, and related topics.

Education

Master's degree in Musicology at University of Rome 'Tor Vergata'
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Conservatory studies in composition and music technology at Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia, Rome
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Diploma di Liceo Classico at Liceo Classico Socrate
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Master's degree in Musicology at University of Rome 'Tor Vergata'
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Conservatory studies in Composition and Music Technology at Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia, Rome
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Master's degree in Musicology at University of Rome 'Tor Vergata'
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia program (Composition and Music Technology) at Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia, Rome
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Master in Sonic Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Member ACMF (Associazione Compositori Musica per Film)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Master's degree in Musicology
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Conservatory studies in Composition and Music Technology
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Master's Degree in Musicology
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia Program (Composition & Music Technology)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other