I'm Simone Sello, a versatile guitarist, music producer, and multimedia creator with 35+ years of international experience in recording, studio performance, film scoring, and audiovisual storytelling. I work across cross-genre production (rock, pop, cinematic, electronic), perform as a multi-instrumentalist, and compose soundtracks for film and television. I’m an accomplished music journalist and educator contributing to Italian and international media. Based in Los Angeles since 1997, I thrive on collaboration and creative direction across borders. My career blends performance, production, and storytelling—leading projects, collaborating with renowned artists, and creating immersive audiovisual experiences. Whether scoring for screen, producing albums, or crafting educational content, I aim to spark emotion and connection through music and image.

Simone Sello

I'm Simone Sello, a versatile guitarist, music producer, and multimedia creator with 35+ years of international experience in recording, studio performance, film scoring, and audiovisual storytelling. I work across cross-genre production (rock, pop, cinematic, electronic), perform as a multi-instrumentalist, and compose soundtracks for film and television. I’m an accomplished music journalist and educator contributing to Italian and international media. Based in Los Angeles since 1997, I thrive on collaboration and creative direction across borders. My career blends performance, production, and storytelling—leading projects, collaborating with renowned artists, and creating immersive audiovisual experiences. Whether scoring for screen, producing albums, or crafting educational content, I aim to spark emotion and connection through music and image.

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I’m Simone Sello, a versatile guitarist, music producer, and multimedia creator with 35+ years of international experience in recording, studio performance, film scoring, and audiovisual storytelling. I work across cross-genre production (rock, pop, cinematic, electronic), perform as a multi-instrumentalist, and compose soundtracks for film and television. I’m an accomplished music journalist and educator contributing to Italian and international media. Based in Los Angeles since 1997, I thrive on collaboration and creative direction across borders.

My career blends performance, production, and storytelling—leading projects, collaborating with renowned artists, and creating immersive audiovisual experiences. Whether scoring for screen, producing albums, or crafting educational content, I aim to spark emotion and connection through music and image.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Music Producer / Composer / Multi-Instrumentalist at Self-Employed / Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 1997 - November 26, 2025
Music Producer / Composer / Multi-Instrumentalist. Led production, programming, and performance for collaborations with Billy Sheehan (Compression, Cosmic Troubadour, Holy Cow); worked with Warren Cuccurullo/Chicanery; contributed guitar to Vasco Rossi's studio recordings; guitarist for the Sanremo Festival Orchestra in televised performances; produced and performed for Disney-affiliated projects; extensive studio and session work across U.S. and Italian artists; active in film scoring and soundtrack work.
Original Score Composer at Independent / Film & Television
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Original score composer for multiple film projects including The Youngest Guns (2004), 4 and 1/4 (2005), Una su Tre (2011), and Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (2012).
Music Producer / Composer / Multi-Instrumentalist at Self-employed / Independent
December 31, 1996 - Present
Versatile producer, guitarist, and composer with 35+ years of international experience across recording, studio performance, film scoring, and audiovisual storytelling. Cross-genre production (rock, pop, cinematic, electronic); soundtrack composition for film and television; extensive collaborations and project leadership.
Composer, Producer, Performer at The Storyteller’s Project
January 1, 2023 - November 26, 2025
Composer, producer, and performer for a cross-cultural multimedia project exploring narrative through music and visuals.
Composer/Director at Organum Mathematicum
January 1, 2018 - November 26, 2025
Composer and director; project screened and awarded at international festivals.
Music Producer / Composer / Multi-Instrumentalist at Self-employed / Freelance, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 1997 - Present
Guitarist, producer, and session musician with 35+ years of international experience; collaborations include Billy Sheehan, Warren Cuccurullo, Vasco Rossi, and the Sanremo Festival Orchestra. Responsible for programming, production, and performance on multiple albums and projects; film scoring and music licensing for film/TV; extensive studio work across rock, pop, cinematic, and electronic genres.
Music Producer / Composer / Multi-Instrumentalist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1997 - Present
Versatile producer and performer with 35+ years of international experience across recording, studio performance, and soundtrack work. Key collaborations include Billy Sheehan (programming, playing, and production on Compression, Cosmic Troubadour, Holy Cow); Warren Cuccurullo / Chicanery (producer and performer on guitars, bass, violin, synths); contributed guitar to Vasco Rossi studio recordings; guitarist for Sanremo Festival Orchestra; Disney & Pop projects; extensive studio and session work with U.S. and Italian artists across multiple genres.
Original Score Composer (Film & TV) at Film & TV Projects
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2012
Original score composer for screen works including Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (2012), The Youngest Guns (2004), 4 and 1/4 (2005), Una su Tre (2011). Also created music for World Poker Tour and RGTV; licensed songs featured in Two Lovers (2008) and When in Rome (2010) under the alias 'SimoneX'.
Solo Projects / Multimedia Filmmaking at Self-Directed Projects
December 31, 2017 - Present
Creative work including Organum Mathematicum (2018) — composer/director; screened and awarded at international festivals; Paparazzi, Izakayas and Cowboys — ongoing cross-cultural concept album; The Storyteller’s Project (2023) — composer, producer, performer.

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