I am an Italian professional musician and composer born in Naples in 1991. I have a distinguished background in Japanese traditional theatre music, being the first non-Japanese to attain the title of Shihan-Natori (Master). My journey has allowed me to compose for a variety of mediums, including video games, films, and documentaries, while blending my love for traditional music with contemporary styles.…

Paolo Cotrone

I am an Italian professional musician and composer born in Naples in 1991. I have a distinguished background in Japanese traditional theatre music, being the first non-Japanese to attain the title of Shihan-Natori (Master). My journey has allowed me to compose for a variety of mediums, including video games, films, and documentaries, while blending my love for traditional music with contemporary styles.…

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I am an Italian professional musician and composer born in Naples in 1991. I have a distinguished background in Japanese traditional theatre music, being the first non-Japanese to attain the title of Shihan-Natori (Master). My journey has allowed me to compose for a variety of mediums, including video games, films, and documentaries, while blending my love for traditional music with contemporary styles.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Video game composer at Various
January 1, 2019 - Present
Composed music for various video games, including a Japanese brain-training game and the metroidvania game 'Kai, A Kitsune Journey'.
Movie composer at Various
January 1, 2016 - Present
Created soundtracks for a range of movies and short films, including the award-winning short horror movie 'Physis'.
Compositions for Events and Festivals at Various
January 1, 2022 - Present
Composed music for notable events including a fashion event at Greenville Fashion Week.
Compositions for Documentaries at Various
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided musical compositions for documentaries focused on marine biodiversity and sustainable fishing.
Playwright and composer at Pulcinella in Giappone
January 1, 2019 - Present
Created and performed the Japanese-style comedy 'Pulcinella in Giappone'.

Education

Shihan-Natori at Kine-ie Shamisen School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Natori Title at Kine-ie Shamisen School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Third Diploma in Shamisen and Naga-Uta at Kabuki Academy & Kine-ie Shamisen School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Second Diploma in Shamisen and Naga-Uta at Kabuki Academy & Kine-ie Shamisen School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
First Diploma in Shamisen and Naga-Uta at Kabuki Academy & Kine-ie Shamisen School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Classical, Acoustic, and Electric Guitar Studies at Naples, Italy
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Shihan-Natori
January 1, 2023 - February 8, 2026
Natori Title
January 1, 2019 - February 8, 2026
Various Diplomas in Shamisen
January 1, 2014 - February 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming