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Hi, I’m Rodrigo Denis Icaza. I’m a composer, music producer, and guitarist with extensive experience coordinating and creating music for film, television, and live performance across Panama, the USA, and international markets. I’ve worked on projects for HBO Max, Cinelatino, Telemetro, and multiple studios, handling everything from live-session logistics to orchestral coordination and track editing.
I enjoy turning creative ideas into finished scores and songs, leading musical projects, and collaborating with artists, directors, and producers to deliver compelling soundtracks and musical content for screen and stage. I’m open to collaborations in film, TV, and digital media, and I bring a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to every project.
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
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Work Experience
Producer and Musical Director at Panama
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2022Produced and directed music for film and TV; composed for HBO Max, Cine Latino, and theaters worldwide; musical director for Telemetro; music composer for TV projects (Canal de Panama, Ricardo Pérez S.A., Credit Corp Bank, Dorian’s, MOMI, Cable and Wireless, Balena Azul); composed for approximately 15 national and international short films, feature films, and documentaries; composed stadium hymns for Liga 10 Panama and El Tauro FC; produced and/or performed as guitarist on various records; served as music director, copyist, orchestrator and/or guitarist for theatre productions including Rent, Rock of Ages, Shrek, Cats, Aida, Next To Normal, El Ahogado, Stop Kiss, Solo Las Estrellas Bastarán.
Owner, Founder at Music Lab Panama
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Administration and logistics for a music production studio.
Music Director and Instructor at School of Rock Panama
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018Instructor of guitar and bass; director of educational programs.
Music Director and Instructor at AMP, Panama
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Music director and instructor; guitar instructor and head of chair.
Copyist at KOM Records
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010Organizing sheet music for musical theatre and TV in the USA.
Producer and Musical Director
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022Producer and musical director for film and TV projects; composer for movies shown on HBO Max and Cine Latino; coordinated live musician recordings, studio schedules, orchestra conducting, sheet music preparation, and editing/mixing of musical tracks for TV and film; led orchestral components and collaborations with directors and editors.
Owner/Founder at Music Lab
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Owner and founder of Music Lab; responsible for administration and logistics of musical productions, project planning, and overall studio operations.
Music Director and Instructor at School of Rock, Panama
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018Director and instructor; guitar and bass teaching; development of educational programs.
Producer and Musical Director at Panama-based projects
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022Produced and directed musical content and scores for film and TV; composed for HBO Max, Cinelatino, and international theaters; music director for Telemetro; organized recording sessions, studio schedules, and orchestra conducting; prepared sheet music and managed contracts; edited and mixed musical tracks for TV/film; supervised live performances and broader music production workflows.
Music Director & Instructor at School of Rock Panama
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018Director and instructor; guitar and bass; directed educational programs.
Music Director & Instructor at AMP, Panama
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Music director and instructor; guitar instruction; head of chair; led the educational program.
Copyist at KOM Records, Los Angeles, CA, USA
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Organizing sheet music for musical theater and TV in the USA.
Education
Violin Studies of Musical Pedagogy at National University of Panama
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003AA in Music / Jazz Guitar at HCC, Tampa, FL, USA
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005Summer Program at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Certificate in Music for Film and TV (Film Scoring program) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010Violin studies of musical pedagogy at National University of Panama
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003AA in Music / Jazz guitar at HCC, Tampa, FL, USA
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 20055-week Summer Program at Berkeley College of Music, Boston, MA, USA
June 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005Certificate in Music for Film and TV (Film Scoring program) at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Violin Studies of Music Pedagogy at National University of Panama
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003AA in Music / Jazz Guitar at HCC, Tampa, FL, USA
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Summer Program at Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA, USA
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Certificate in Music for Film and TV (Film Scoring program) at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
AA in Music / Jazz Guitar
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005Violin Studies of Musical Pedagogy
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Certificate in Music for Film and TV (Film Scoring program)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010Summer Program – Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Finalist, John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Jazz category)
January 1, 2006 - December 3, 2025Winner, SCL Mentor program
January 1, 2008 - December 3, 2025Nomination, Independent Music Awards (Jazz category)
January 1, 2009 - December 3, 2025Winner, Best Sound Design for Premios Escena
January 1, 2014 - December 3, 2025Pre-selected for Platinum Best Original Music (Dias de Luz), Madrid
January 1, 2021 - December 3, 2025Finalist, John Lennon Songwriting Contest – Jazz category
January 1, 2006 - December 3, 2025Winner, SCL Mentor Program
January 1, 2008 - December 3, 2025Nominated, Independent Music Awards – Jazz category
January 1, 2009 - December 3, 2025Winner, Best Sound Design – Premios Escena
January 1, 2014 - December 3, 2025Pre-selected for Platinum Awards – Best Original Music (Dias de Luz) Madrid, Spain
January 1, 2021 - December 3, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Travel & Hospitality
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