Ari Ooi

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I'm a multidisciplinary musician and composer based in London, currently studying Music Composition for theater and film at the University of West London.

About

I’m a multidisciplinary musician and composer based in London, currently studying Music Composition for theater and film at the University of West London. I create original scores and sound art, collaborating with dancers, filmmakers, and performers to bring sonic ideas to life. My work spans live performance, sound design, and audio-visual installations, including a sound-art collaboration at Manchester University that fused African rhythms with synths and vocal art.

I’m bilingual (English, Chinese, Malay) with experience teaching piano, coordinating large teams of volunteers, and producing promotional content for events. I love exploring cross-genre ideas and storytelling through music, and I’m always eager to learn new techniques and collaborate on exciting projects.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 7 roles

Sound-Art Installation Collaborator · Manchester UniversityJun 2025 – Nov 2025 · 6 mos

Composed interpretations for two projects and prepared critical writings reflecting on Mozambican themes; explored sonic imagination and collaborated with diverse artists to create a context-sensitive sound experience; fused African drum beats, synthesizers, vocal art, and a fusion of pop and classical progressions.

Sound-Art Installation Collaboration · Manchester UniversityJun 2025 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Composed two projects as interpretations for a sound-art installation, accompanied by critical papers reflecting on Mozambique; explored sonic art imagination and collaborated with diverse artists to create a relevant scent for the project. Selected musical ideas included African drum beats, synthesizer, vocal art, and the fusion of pop and classical progressions.

Volunteer · Hooi En Fat Yean (Buddhist Temple & Teenage Society)Dec 2024 – Oct 2025 · 11 mos

Supported event preparations and hosted various events; organized annual three-day camps for teens to enhance cooperation and awareness of religious and community values; assisted kitchen team; coordinated fundraising activities to support local poverty alleviation and provide academic opportunities.

Admin Assistant and Teacher · Ximply Dance CompanyAug 2024 – Aug 2024 · 1 mo
Admin Assistant and Teacher · Ximply Dance CompanyAug 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos
Piano Teacher · Glacier Music AcademySep 2023 – Sep 2023 · 1 mo
Piano Teacher · Glacier Music AcademySep 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Education

BA in Music Composition (Theater and Film) · University of West London2024 – 2027
Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition (Theatre and Film) · University of West London2024 – 2027

Certifications and awards

ABRSM Piano Performance – Grade 8 (Distinction)2030 – 2025
ABRSM Grade 8 Piano Performance (Distinction)2030 – 2025

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