Hi, I'm Nils Graf, I freelance as a music producer, film composer, Sound Designer and recording engineer. Nils is a music producer, composer, songwriter, and sound designer based in Cologne, Germany. With over six years of professional experience, he works across a wide range of genres including Pop, Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Afrobeat, and commercially oriented styles. Coming from a background as a musician (guitar, piano, bass) and artist, Nils approaches every project with a strong understanding of songwriting, arrangement, and sonic identity. His work places particular emphasis on sound design, texture, and detail — crafting distinctive sonic worlds while delivering high-quality, competitive productions. He collaborates with artists and creatives at all stages and works both remotely and in on-site studio environments. Alongside music production, Nils provides composition and sound design for custom productions, co-writing, and audio production for media formats, blending creativity with technical precision. You Can find references and client reviews on my website ( SlinMusic.com ) - under the page “filmcomposing” you can find sound design references. I would love to work with you!

Nils Graf

Hi, I'm Nils Graf, I freelance as a music producer, film composer, Sound Designer and recording engineer. Nils is a music producer, composer, songwriter, and sound designer based in Cologne, Germany. With over six years of professional experience, he works across a wide range of genres including Pop, Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Afrobeat, and commercially oriented styles. Coming from a background as a musician (guitar, piano, bass) and artist, Nils approaches every project with a strong understanding of songwriting, arrangement, and sonic identity. His work places particular emphasis on sound design, texture, and detail — crafting distinctive sonic worlds while delivering high-quality, competitive productions. He collaborates with artists and creatives at all stages and works both remotely and in on-site studio environments. Alongside music production, Nils provides composition and sound design for custom productions, co-writing, and audio production for media formats, blending creativity with technical precision. You Can find references and client reviews on my website ( SlinMusic.com ) - under the page “filmcomposing” you can find sound design references. I would love to work with you!

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Hi, I’m Nils Graf,
I freelance as a music producer, film composer, Sound Designer and recording engineer.

Nils is a music producer, composer, songwriter, and sound designer based in Cologne, Germany.
With over six years of professional experience, he works across a wide range of genres including Pop, Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Afrobeat, and commercially oriented styles.
Coming from a background as a musician (guitar, piano, bass) and artist, Nils approaches every project with a strong understanding of songwriting, arrangement, and sonic identity. His work places particular emphasis on sound design, texture, and detail — crafting distinctive sonic worlds while delivering high-quality, competitive productions.

He collaborates with artists and creatives at all stages and works both remotely and in on-site studio environments. Alongside music production, Nils provides composition and sound design for custom productions, co-writing, and audio production for media formats, blending creativity with technical precision.

You Can find references and client reviews on my website ( SlinMusic.com ) - under the page “filmcomposing” you can find sound design references.

I would love to work with you!

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Language

German
Fluent
English
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French
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Work Experience

Intern at MusicStore Köln
June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
4-week internship
Aushilfe im Verkauf / Guitar Teacher at Music Store Köln
January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Sales assistant and guitar teacher
Freelance Music Producer / Film Composer / Recording Engineer at Self-employed
December 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance work in music production, film scoring, and recording engineering
Music producer at Shift Music at Shift music
April 8, 2025 - Present

Education

Elementary School at Schmi Pgasse, Köln-Zündorf
August 1, 2012 - July 1, 2016
Abitur / School Leaving Examination at Lessing Gymnasium, Köln-Zündorf
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2024
Internship / Social Internship Abroad at South Africa / Thailand
August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Audio Engineering Studies at SAE Institute Cologne
March 1, 2025 - February 5, 2026
4-week Internship at MusicStore Köln
June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021

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Industry Experience

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