I am Samuli Kivelä, a dedicated musician, producer, and sound designer based in Helsinki, Finland, with extensive experience in jazz, electronic music, and sound design for theatre and multimedia. My passion lies in creating captivating soundscapes and producing diverse music projects across different genres, collaborating with artists and contributing to various artistic productions. With years of formal education and numerous recordings, residencies, and grants, I bring a professional and innovative approach to every project. Whether composing for theatre, producing albums, or designing sound for video and exhibitions, I strive to deliver immersive audio experiences that resonate with audiences.

Samuli Kivelä

I am Samuli Kivelä, a dedicated musician, producer, and sound designer based in Helsinki, Finland, with extensive experience in jazz, electronic music, and sound design for theatre and multimedia. My passion lies in creating captivating soundscapes and producing diverse music projects across different genres, collaborating with artists and contributing to various artistic productions. With years of formal education and numerous recordings, residencies, and grants, I bring a professional and innovative approach to every project. Whether composing for theatre, producing albums, or designing sound for video and exhibitions, I strive to deliver immersive audio experiences that resonate with audiences.

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I am Samuli Kivelä, a dedicated musician, producer, and sound designer based in Helsinki, Finland, with extensive experience in jazz, electronic music, and sound design for theatre and multimedia. My passion lies in creating captivating soundscapes and producing diverse music projects across different genres, collaborating with artists and contributing to various artistic productions.

With years of formal education and numerous recordings, residencies, and grants, I bring a professional and innovative approach to every project. Whether composing for theatre, producing albums, or designing sound for video and exhibitions, I strive to deliver immersive audio experiences that resonate with audiences.

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Work Experience

Musician, Arranger, Sound Engineer, Producer, Mixer at Various Music Projects including Leon Vesper, Serot, Why So Shy, Surrealiisa
January 1, 2012 - Present
Worked as musician, arranger, sound engineer, producer, and mixer on numerous singles, albums, and electronic music releases between 2012 and 2024. Roles included producing, engineering, mixing, and composing across genres such as pop, jazz, electronic, experimental, and rap.
Music Creator and Sound Designer at Video and Film Productions
January 1, 2017 - Present
Created music and sound design for various video productions and films, including commercials, showreels, and standup comedy series from 2017 to 2024. Notable projects include Riku Nieminen Eurovaalimainos (2024) and Palimpsest film premiered at the Venice Biennale (2022).
Sound Designer, Composer, Musician at Theatre and Multiart Productions
January 1, 2016 - Present
Served as sound designer, composer, and musician for a variety of theatre performances and multiart productions from 2016 to 2024. Created sound design, compositions, and mixed music for performances such as 'Lähinaapuri' (2024), 'Ramy Essam - BOGEYS' (2024), and several Recover Laboratory projects.
Guitarist and Synthesizer Player at Putous Allstars TV Show
December 31, 2020 - August 21, 2025
Performed live as a guitarist and synthesizer player for the TV show during the 2020 season.

Education

Master of Music at Sibelius Academy, Jazz Department
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2017
Year of Pop & Jazz Pedagogy Studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Musician at Oulu Conservatory
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization