I am a highly skilled composer and sound recording expert with a strong technical background in mixing and arranging music across multiple genres such as classical, jazz, pop, and electronic. With experience working alongside lead composers on notable television series such as Law & Order: Organized Crime, I bring a collaborative and adaptive approach to my workflow, ensuring music aligns emotionally and narratively with visual media. Beyond composing, I have developed bespoke sound libraries and innovative synth patches, integrating technology like Kontakt instruments and various plug-in libraries. Additionally, I produce and perform as a solo artist, combining music with 3D visual art for immersive audio-visual shows, constantly pushing creative boundaries in the media and entertainment industry.…

Ross Jan Koopmans

I am a highly skilled composer and sound recording expert with a strong technical background in mixing and arranging music across multiple genres such as classical, jazz, pop, and electronic. With experience working alongside lead composers on notable television series such as Law & Order: Organized Crime, I bring a collaborative and adaptive approach to my workflow, ensuring music aligns emotionally and narratively with visual media. Beyond composing, I have developed bespoke sound libraries and innovative synth patches, integrating technology like Kontakt instruments and various plug-in libraries. Additionally, I produce and perform as a solo artist, combining music with 3D visual art for immersive audio-visual shows, constantly pushing creative boundaries in the media and entertainment industry.…

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I am a highly skilled composer and sound recording expert with a strong technical background in mixing and arranging music across multiple genres such as classical, jazz, pop, and electronic. With experience working alongside lead composers on notable television series such as Law & Order: Organized Crime, I bring a collaborative and adaptive approach to my workflow, ensuring music aligns emotionally and narratively with visual media.

Beyond composing, I have developed bespoke sound libraries and innovative synth patches, integrating technology like Kontakt instruments and various plug-in libraries. Additionally, I produce and perform as a solo artist, combining music with 3D visual art for immersive audio-visual shows, constantly pushing creative boundaries in the media and entertainment industry.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Original Composer at Law & Order: Organized Crime (Season 5) / COOL Music
September 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated with lead composer Ruth Barrett to develop thematic material for various storylines. Composed original music cues for multiple scenes such as emotional, investigative, suspenseful, and action sequences. Created bespoke sound libraries using a mix of electric/acoustic guitars, pedals, and synthesizers, including Kontakt instrument building and patch development in Omnisphere along with usage of various sample and plugin libraries.
Additional Music Composer at The Girlfriend, Amazon Prime Video series
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided electric guitar performances and sound design contributions for demo cues alongside lead composer Ruth Barrett.
Lead Composer at A Little Daytime Drama, Hallmark
June 30, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Worked within a composition team based in Vancouver, Canada, composing the original music score for the production.
Original Composer at Discover Scotland: Northcoast 500, STV documentary series
April 30, 2020 - August 7, 2025
Composed original score capturing the scenic and cultural elements for the STV documentary about Scotland's Northcoast 500 highway.
Original Composer / Sound Designer at Various Short and Documentary Films
June 30, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Composed original scores and sound design for films including 'Bread' (2024), 'A Night In Lisbon' (2023), 'Arresting Science' (2023), 'Great Power' (2022), 'Je Suis' (2021), and 'Stockholm Syndrome' (2021). Created thematic material and sound design tailored to the narratives and moods of each production.
Composer at Coke Zero Commercial – 'Honthon Pe Bas Remix', Coca-Cola
February 28, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Composed acclaimed music for Coca-Cola’s Coke Zero global campaign starring Tiger Shroff, produced in Mumbai, India.
Original Composer at Mercedes-Benz Commercial – 'Hong Kong by Night'
March 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Composed original score for international Mercedes-Benz advertising campaign.
Freelance Classical Sound Engineer and Videographer at Various Conservatories and Venues, London, UK
June 1, 2019 - Present
Recorded, produced, and mixed performances across various ensembles including piano, strings, saxophone, brass, choir, and orchestra in classical music venues and conservatories around London. Utilized professional audio equipment and recording techniques in live and studio contexts.
Music Engineer and Producer at Pony Studios, London and Revolution Recording Studios, Toronto
December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Provided recording, producing, mixing, and mastering services for various artists and projects, including album recordings and commercial music. Worked with notable clients such as Andrea Balency (Mount Kimbie), Mercedes Benz, NOWNESS, and Kiskadee.
Composer at Law & Order: Organized Crime (Peacock Series)
September 1, 2024 - Present
Co-composed original music alongside Ruth Barrett for Season 5 of the series. Developed themes related to storyline threads and composed various scene cues spanning emotional, investigative, suspenseful, and action genres. Created bespoke sound libraries including electric/acoustic guitars, pedals, synths (Prophet 6, Moog Sub 37), and Kontakt instruments. Developed soft synth patches and utilized a wide range of plugin libraries to produce high-quality scores.
Additional Music Composer at The Girlfriend (Amazon Prime Video Series)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Added electric guitar and sound design elements to demo cues under lead composer Ruth Barrett for the series.
Lead Composer at A Little Daytime Drama (Hallmark)
June 30, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Led the composition team producing original scores for the production based in Vancouver, Canada.
Composer at Discover Scotland: Northcoast 500 (STV Documentary Series)
April 30, 2020 - August 7, 2025
Composed the original score for a documentary series focused on the Northcoast 500 highway in Scotland.
Original Score Composer at Various Film Projects (Mumbai, London, and Others)
June 30, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Composed original scores and sound design for multiple short films, documentary films, and feature documentaries including 'Bread,' 'A Night In Lisbon,' 'Arresting Science,' 'Great Power,' 'Je Suis,' and 'Stockholm Syndrome.'
Composer at Coke Zero Commercial Global Campaign
February 28, 2023 - August 7, 2025
Composed the music for Coca-Cola's Coke Zero Global Campaign out of Mumbai, India, which received critical and public acclaim.
Composer at Mercedes-Benz Commercial
March 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Created original score for Mercedes-Benz commercial titled 'Hong Kong by Night.'
Freelance Sound Engineer and Videographer at Various Conservatories and Venues in London, UK
June 1, 2019 - Present
Performed classical sound engineering and videography for ensembles including strings, choir, orchestra, jazz orchestra, and contemporary music ensembles in prestigious venues and conservatories. Also worked freelancing at studios in London and Toronto producing, mixing, engineering, and mastering music projects.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Distinction) at Schulich School of Music, McGill University
September 1, 2008 - July 1, 2013
Concentration in Composition, Production, Orchestration, Theory and Jazz Guitar Performance. Pre-Medicine and Arts Courses as an extra study.
Master of Composition at Royal College of Music
September 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016
Masters in Music Composition with a focus on Classical Composition, additional study in Film Composition & Electroacoustic Composition. Thesis project exploring an Audio-Visual Album Project ('Braedalyn') with an 11 piece ensemble and live projections, Premiered at the Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music - April 2016.
Master of Music, Sound Recording (Tonmeister) at Schulich School of Music, McGill University
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Master of Music in Sound Recording (Tonmeister) with a focus on the recording of Classical, Jazz, Pop and Cross-Genre Music. Working in studios, halls, churches with a wide array of industry professional equipment. Studied under the likes of George Massenburg, Richard King and Martha de Francisco. In depth study of mixing, mastering, editing and technical ear training. Practical experience in professional recording sessions, and Live-Sound. Theoretical study of physics and engineering as it pertains to audio.
Masters in Sound Recording, Tonmeister at Schulich School of Music, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Masters in Composition (M.Comp) at Royal College of Music, London, United Kingdom
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Music with Distinction (B.Mus) at Schulich School of Music, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Composers course at St. Magnus International Music Festival, Orkney Islands, Scotland
June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015
Masters in Sound Recording, Tonmeister at Schulich School of Music, McGill University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Masters in Composition (M.Comp) at Royal College of Music
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Music with Distinction (B.Mus) at Schulich School of Music, McGill University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Composers Course at St. Magnus International Music Festival
June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015

Qualifications

Clifton Parker Award Scholarship
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
BFI Network x BAFTA Crew Scheme Participant
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Clifton Parker Award Scholarship
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
BFI Network x BAFTA Crew Participant
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality
    uniE608 A Night In Lisbon - Short Film Score
    Original score for short film 'A Night In Lisbon' directed by River Decleyre, produced by AG Films. film filmcomposer filmscore composer producer…
    uniE608 Slow Game - Ross K x Urchin
    Single 'Slow Game' co-written with London based producer, Urchin. 1 on Hype Machine Popular Chart. Best Original Song from LA Indie Short Fest Awards for its use in 'A Night In Lisbon' score, by Ross Koopmans. single musicproduction musicproducer composer hypemachine Listen: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE608 Coca-Cola Commercial
    Composed and Produced a remix of 'Honthon Pe Bas' for Coca-Cola Commercial (Coke Zero) featuring Tiger Shroff and based out of India. Agency: Ogilvy, Production Company: Good Morning Films. The commercial was positively received across India for its music. advert composer cocacola Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTFsWPTwddo…
    uniE608 Stockholm Syndrome - NOWNESS Premiere
    Original Score for 'Stockholm Syndrome' directed by Ryan Koopmans and premiered on NOWNESS. filmcomposer filmscore film NOWNESS…
    uniE608 Je Suis - NOWNESS Premiere
    Original Soundtrack and Sound Design for 'Je Suis', Directed by João Marques and premiered on NOWNESS. film filmcomposer NOWNESS…