I'm George Mouchtaris, a versatile composer, music producer and audio engineer with 15+ years of professional experience spanning film scoring, documentary composition, live performance and studio production. Credited composer and sound designer for multiple ERT (Greek national broadcaster) documentary series. I'm a multi-instrumentalist across bass, guitar, piano, synths, trumpet, clarinet, ukulele and darbuka, with a strong foundation in jazz, folk, electronic and world music. I thrive on crafting cinematic scores, mixing live sessions and designing immersive soundscapes for audiovisual media. I bring a collaborative approach to projects and enjoy translating creative ideas into sonic textures that support storytelling.

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I'm George Mouchtaris, a versatile composer, music producer and audio engineer with 15+ years of professional experience spanning film scoring, documentary composition, live performance and studio production. Credited composer and sound designer for multiple ERT (Greek national broadcaster) documentary series. I'm a multi-instrumentalist across bass, guitar, piano, synths, trumpet, clarinet, ukulele and darbuka, with a strong foundation in jazz, folk, electronic and world music. I thrive on crafting cinematic scores, mixing live sessions and designing immersive soundscapes for audiovisual media. I bring a collaborative approach to projects and enjoy translating creative ideas into sonic textures that support storytelling.

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I’m George Mouchtaris, a versatile composer, music producer and audio engineer with 15+ years of professional experience spanning film scoring, documentary composition, live performance and studio production. Credited composer and sound designer for multiple ERT (Greek national broadcaster) documentary series. I’m a multi-instrumentalist across bass, guitar, piano, synths, trumpet, clarinet, ukulele and darbuka, with a strong foundation in jazz, folk, electronic and world music.

I thrive on crafting cinematic scores, mixing live sessions and designing immersive soundscapes for audiovisual media. I bring a collaborative approach to projects and enjoy translating creative ideas into sonic textures that support storytelling.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer at ERT – Ainte Valkania documentary series
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Composing original score for ongoing ERT Balkan-themed documentary series
Composer & Sound Designer at ERT – Meet the Masters documentary series
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Delivered full original score and sound design across multiple episodes for Greek national broadcaster ERT
Composer & Producer at Takis Zaharatos – Zanta
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Composed and produced original music for commercial release
Composer & Sound Designer at Hausbrandt brand awareness campaign
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Created original compositions and sound design for animated advertising content
Composer & Sound Designer at Threehop promotional reel
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Scored and sound-designed a corporate promotional video
2D Animator & Graphic Designer at ERT – Votana Kai Karpoi Tis Gis documentary series
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Created motion graphics and 2D animation for long-running ERT nature documentary series
Bassist at Glikeria
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Performed as bass player for one of Greece's most celebrated folk artists
Multi-instrumentalist at Mariza Rizou
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024
Eight-year collaboration as core instrumentalist (bass, guitar, synths, piano, clarinet, ukulele and darbuka) across recordings, tours and live shows
Musical Director & Lead Arranger at Thodoris Nikolaou
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Directed musical arrangements and led production for Electro-Folk project
Bassist at Antonis Apergis
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Studio and live bass for acclaimed Greek folk artist
Bassist & Synths at Mirto Vasiliou
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bass and synthesizer work on ElectroFolk recordings and live performances
Bassist at Kulluwahat
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Performed bass in traditional Arabic music ensemble
Multi-instrumentalist at Apostolos Rizos – Manos Loizos Tribute
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Performed bass, percussion, piano and trumpet in tribute to iconic Greek composer Manos Loizos
Co-Arranger at Maastricht Conservatory Big Band
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Collaborated on arrangements for the conservatory big band
Bassist at Kike Perdomo European Quartet
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Performed with Spanish jazz artist Kike Perdomo's European touring quartet
Bassist at Joep Van Leeuwen Trio
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Jazz trio performances and recordings during conservatory studies in the Netherlands
Band Leader & Bassist at Sound Rebound
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Co-founded and led jazz ensemble, overseeing repertoire, rehearsals and live bookings
Bass Player at Junkestra
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Bass in Pop-Funk ensemble
Band Leader, Arranger & Producer at One/word
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Founded and led Neo Soul/Jazz project; responsible for all arrangements, production and live performance direction

Education

Audio Engineering & Music Production Diploma at IEK AKMH, Athens
January 1, 2025 - April 17, 2026
Bachelor of Music – Jazz Performance at Maastricht Conservatory, Netherlands
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services