I am a composer, sound designer, and producer with over 25 years of experience crafting original scores for independent films, documentaries, shorts, video games, and commercials. I collaborate closely with directors and producers to deliver immersive, broadcast-quality audio, from initial concept to final mix, with a love for jazz, electronic, world, and orchestral styles.

Louis Romanos

I am a composer, sound designer, and producer with over 25 years of experience crafting original scores for independent films, documentaries, shorts, video games, and commercials. I collaborate closely with directors and producers to deliver immersive, broadcast-quality audio, from initial concept to final mix, with a love for jazz, electronic, world, and orchestral styles.

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I am a composer, sound designer, and producer with over 25 years of experience crafting original scores for independent films, documentaries, shorts, video games, and commercials.

I collaborate closely with directors and producers to deliver immersive, broadcast-quality audio, from initial concept to final mix, with a love for jazz, electronic, world, and orchestral styles.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Composer & Music Producer at Sonamor Music LLC
January 1, 2000 - Present
Composed and produced original scores for over 20 indie films and 7 video games, collaborating with directors and developers, and managing recording sessions, budgets, and schedules. Notable credits include Pink and Blue: The Colors of Hereditary Cancer and Odessa: The Series; served as 8DIO staff composer.
Master Percussionist & Composer at University of Georgia
January 1, 2007 - Present
Composed and performed original music for contemporary ballet and jazz choreography; provided live and prerecorded accompaniment for weekly technique classes; created scores for Translucence (2014) and Threshold (2010); developed Rhythmic Analysis course.
Dance Accompanist at Southeast Regional Ballet Association
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Composed and performed live percussion for regional ballet performances; adapted music to diverse repertoires and guest artists; provided dynamic, responsive accompaniment aligned with choreographic intent.
Dance Accompanist/Clinician at Brenau University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Composed music for guest artist performances; led music theory clinics for dancers; collaborated with faculty to elevate rhythm and musical structure.
Private Music Instructor & Workshop Leader at Athens, GA & Various Locations
January 1, 1995 - Present
Taught percussion, music production, and MIDI programming; developed curricula for institutions; delivered masterclasses at universities and conservatories.
Audio Consultant at University of Georgia Department of Dance
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Provided audio consultation for dance productions; advised on sound design and accompaniment; supported choreographers and dancers.
Owner & Principal Composer / Producer / Audio Engineer at Sonamor Music LLC
January 1, 2005 - Present
Compose, record, mix, and master original scores for feature and short films, documentaries, video games, commercials, and theater. Deliver broadcast-quality audio packages for clients including Town ‘N Gown Productions, Ethos Pictures, Pipeline Films, and Downtime Studios. Provide ongoing audio consulting and system support for performance spaces (University of Georgia Department of Dance, 2023–2026).
Band Leader & Composer at Spondee / Louis Romanos Trio / Cygnus Trio / Louis Romanos Quartet / RootKit / Permagrin
January 1, 1995 - Present
Lead composer and producer; composed, arranged, recorded, mixed, and mastered multiple nationally released albums. Performed and toured extensively across the U.S., Hawaii, and Europe with artists including Chuck Leavell, Earl Turbinton Quartet, and Charles Neville Quartet.
Master Percussionist / Dance Accompanist at University of Georgia Department of Dance
January 1, 2007 - Present
Master percussionist and dance accompanist; provided live percussion accompaniment for dance performances and related events.
Audio Tech Camp Instructor at Hugh Hodgson School of Music, University of Georgia
January 1, 2022 - Present
Instructed audio technology camps; delivered hands-on training in music production, recording, and live sound.
Dance Accompanist & Music Theory Clinician at Brenau University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Danced accompaniment and music theory clinician; 2015–2017.
Composer at Town ‘N Gown – Game Day Parking
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Original score and recording for Game Day Parking (Short Film).
Composer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Town ‘N Gown – The Finish Line
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Composer, mixing and mastering engineer for The Finish Line (Short Film).
Composer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Town ‘N Gown – The Ailment
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Composer, mixing and mastering engineer for The Ailment (Short Film).
Composer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Town ‘N Gown – Just the Ticket
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Composer, mixing and mastering engineer for Just the Ticket (Short Film).
Composer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Town ‘N Gown – The Tongs of Time
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Composer, mixing and mastering engineer for The Tongs of Time (Short Film).
Original Soundtrack Composer at Pink and Blue: The Colors of Hereditary Cancer
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Original soundtrack composer for the feature documentary Pink and Blue: The Colors of Hereditary Cancer.
Original Score & Sound Designer at Odessa: The Series
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Original score and sound designer for Odessa: The Series.
Composer / Sound Designer at Embodied Portraits
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Original score and sound design for Embodied Portraits (Art Film).
Composer at Athens 24 Hour Film Festival
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Confession (2015) – Winner
Composer / Sound Designer at Ethos Pictures
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Odessa: The Series – Original Score & Sound Designer
Band Leader & Composer at Louis Romanos — Various Groups (Spondee, Louis Romanos Trio, Cygnus Trio, Louis Romanos Quartet, RootKit, Permagrin)
January 1, 1995 - Present
Lead composer and producer; performed and toured; contributed to nationally released albums.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Minor in Music at Loyola University New Orleans
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Minor in Music) at Loyola University New Orleans
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services