Hi, I’m Michele Catania, a composer and musician who creates music for films, stage, and concerts. I love blending traditional forms with contemporary sounds and collaborating with ensembles, filmmakers, and theatres across Italy and the UK. I’m currently on leave pursuing a PhD in Film Music Studies at the University of Salento, while teaching middle school music and producing my own projects when I’m not on stage or in the studio. I compose in several genres of music, and I lead a group of musicians for the live recordings, but I am expert in virtual instruments and computer programming.

Michele Catania

Hi, I’m Michele Catania, a composer and musician who creates music for films, stage, and concerts. I love blending traditional forms with contemporary sounds and collaborating with ensembles, filmmakers, and theatres across Italy and the UK. I’m currently on leave pursuing a PhD in Film Music Studies at the University of Salento, while teaching middle school music and producing my own projects when I’m not on stage or in the studio. I compose in several genres of music, and I lead a group of musicians for the live recordings, but I am expert in virtual instruments and computer programming.

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Hi, I’m Michele Catania, a composer and musician who creates music for films, stage, and concerts. I love blending traditional forms with contemporary sounds and collaborating with ensembles, filmmakers, and theatres across Italy and the UK. I’m currently on leave pursuing a PhD in Film Music Studies at the University of Salento, while teaching middle school music and producing my own projects when I’m not on stage or in the studio.

I compose in several genres of music, and I lead a group of musicians for the live recordings, but I am expert in virtual instruments and computer programming.

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Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Keyboard Teacher at Birmingham Music School
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Taught keyboard/piano and basic music theory to students in the UK.
Music Teacher at IC Novara di Sicilia
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Public middle school music teacher; on leave to pursue a PhD in Film Music Studies at the University of Salento.
Music Teacher at Corridoni, Milano
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Music teacher in the primary and secondary school.
Music Teacher at Piaggia Primary School, Milazzo
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Music teacher for children aged 5 to 7; composed and produced songs with lyrics written by the students.
Executive Producer / Production Manager at Efesto Film / Nois Production / Universal Music Italy
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Cinema production: executive producer, set manager, organiser; involved in national adverts and music videos (2013-2014).
Pianist / Keyboardist / Singer at Various venues
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Professional pianist, keyboardist and singer performing in theatres, luxury hotels, clubs and galleries; repertoire spans classical, pop, jazz, songwriters and soundtracks.

Education

2nd Level Master (Post-Graduate Diploma) in Film Music Composition at Rovigo Conservatoire
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2021
Master’s Degree in Composition at Conservatoire of Messina
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Master’s Degree in Musicology at University of Palermo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor’s Degree DAMS (Historical Musicology) at University of Bologna
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Italian Diploma di Stato Classical studies at Liceo Classico Impallomeni
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Creative Learning Masterclass at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
TFA Teaching Certification at Conservatoire of Messina
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Choral Conduction Masterclass at ARS Cori Musical Association
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Composition Masterclass Le Altre Note Festival-Masterclass at Le Altre Note Festival
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

2nd Level Master (Post-Graduate Diploma) in Film Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2021
Master’s Degree in Composition
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Master’s Degree in Musicology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor’s Degree DAMS (Historical Musicology)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Diploma di Stato Classical studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Creative Learning Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
TFA Teaching Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Choral Conduction Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Composition Masterclass Le Altre Note Festival-Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

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