I am a composer and songwriter who likes to create music for indie games, animation, and short film. You can find a sample of my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My formal training is in Jazz and singer-songwriter styles but I also have an affinity for minimalism and cinematic music. I studied at The New School (BFA '24) in New York City and have lived there ever since. Besides music I enjoy traveling, the woods of the northeast United States, open-world games and gastronomy.

Sam Cage

I am a composer and songwriter who likes to create music for indie games, animation, and short film. You can find a sample of my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ My formal training is in Jazz and singer-songwriter styles but I also have an affinity for minimalism and cinematic music. I studied at The New School (BFA '24) in New York City and have lived there ever since. Besides music I enjoy traveling, the woods of the northeast United States, open-world games and gastronomy.

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I am a composer and songwriter who likes to create music for indie games, animation, and short film. You can find a sample of my work here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

My formal training is in Jazz and singer-songwriter styles but I also have an affinity for minimalism and cinematic music. I studied at The New School (BFA '24) in New York City and have lived there ever since. Besides music I enjoy traveling, the woods of the northeast United States, open-world games and gastronomy.

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Language

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Work Experience

Composer, Adventure Video Creator at Adventure Video Creator
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Wrote, recorded, and mixed music to accompany a 25-minute outdoor adventure video; collaborated with the creator to accommodate narrative and emotional needs; sent music samples and updates regularly; reshaped music cues as video editing progressed.
Sound Designer/Composer at Mobile Game Startup
February 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Closely collaborated with developers to compose and produce original score and sound effects for a real-time-story game; recorded folk audio, synthesized and augmented own recordings and supplemental material from sound libraries; used middleware to incorporate audio into game.
PT Audio Engineer at College Performance Space
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Set up and breakdown stage for student performances of varying genre including jazz, pop, electronic, and experimental; radio sound checks; mixed live audio; recorded and uploaded performances to cloud.
Center Assistant at Kumon
October 1, 2025 - Present
Tutor s young students in reading and math; fosters a positive learning environment with a lively attitude; works cohesively with other staff; communicates with students’ caregivers; upholds company standards.
Private Saxophone Instructor at Brooklyn, New York
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provide 1-on-1 saxophone and music theory lessons to students aged 10-18; curate lessons to each student’s interests and ensure smooth progression in difficulty.
Server Assistant at Sartiano’s
March 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Assist servers at a SoHo establishment to provide guests with excellent experiences.
Food Runner & Back Waiter at Buttermilk Channel Restaurant
February 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Assisted servers, bartenders and hosts at a neighborhood restaurant to provide exceptional service to guests.
ESL Teacher at Sommerschule Wust
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Taught English in multicultural classes; coordinated cultural activities and events; promoted student autonomy; communicated with teachers about specific students’ needs; managed classroom behavior with professionalism.
ESL Teacher at Sommerschule Wust
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Taught English in multicultural classes; coordinated cultural activities and events; promoted student autonomy; communicated with teachers about specific students’ needs; managed classroom behavior with professionalism.

Education

BFA Jazz Performance at The New School, School of Jazz and Contemporary Music
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Barrington High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2018

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet