Alex Epstein Composer for Visual Media | Educator Alex Epstein is a composer, arranger, and educator with a passion for musical storytelling. With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Composition for Visual Media from the Los Angeles College of Music, her work blends classical training with real-world experience across short films, commercials, and live performance. She has composed original scores for narrative-driven projects, recorded with orchestras internationally, and collaborated closely with directors and producers to bring creative visions to life. Since 2015, Alex has worked professionally as a freelance composer and orchestrator, delivering polished, emotionally resonant music under tight deadlines. Her process includes everything from MIDI mockups and orchestration to live session prep and final mix—using tools like Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, and Sibelius to produce picture-synced cues with clarity and impact. Alongside her composing career, Alex has taught music theory, composition, keyboard skills, and musicianship to over 200 students—from young beginners to advanced musicians preparing for conservatory programs, live performances and recording sessions. Her teaching spans private instruction, ensemble coaching, and college-level tutoring, often integrating modern production tools into the curriculum to reflect today’s music landscape. Whether she’s composing for the screen or guiding a student through a new concept, Alex approaches each project with creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of narrative purpose In addition to composing, Alex has taken on roles in film production as an executive producer, associate producer, and production assistant on several films and commercials.

Alex Epstein

Alex Epstein Composer for Visual Media | Educator Alex Epstein is a composer, arranger, and educator with a passion for musical storytelling. With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Composition for Visual Media from the Los Angeles College of Music, her work blends classical training with real-world experience across short films, commercials, and live performance. She has composed original scores for narrative-driven projects, recorded with orchestras internationally, and collaborated closely with directors and producers to bring creative visions to life. Since 2015, Alex has worked professionally as a freelance composer and orchestrator, delivering polished, emotionally resonant music under tight deadlines. Her process includes everything from MIDI mockups and orchestration to live session prep and final mix—using tools like Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, and Sibelius to produce picture-synced cues with clarity and impact. Alongside her composing career, Alex has taught music theory, composition, keyboard skills, and musicianship to over 200 students—from young beginners to advanced musicians preparing for conservatory programs, live performances and recording sessions. Her teaching spans private instruction, ensemble coaching, and college-level tutoring, often integrating modern production tools into the curriculum to reflect today’s music landscape. Whether she’s composing for the screen or guiding a student through a new concept, Alex approaches each project with creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of narrative purpose In addition to composing, Alex has taken on roles in film production as an executive producer, associate producer, and production assistant on several films and commercials.

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Alex Epstein
Composer for Visual Media | Educator
Alex Epstein is a composer, arranger, and educator with a passion for musical storytelling. With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Composition for Visual Media from the Los Angeles College of Music, her work blends classical training with real-world experience across short films, commercials, and live performance. She has composed original scores for narrative-driven projects, recorded with orchestras internationally, and collaborated closely with directors and producers to bring creative visions to life.

Since 2015, Alex has worked professionally as a freelance composer and orchestrator, delivering polished, emotionally resonant music under tight deadlines. Her process includes everything from MIDI mockups and orchestration to live session prep and final mix—using tools like Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, and Sibelius to produce picture-synced cues with clarity and impact.

Alongside her composing career, Alex has taught music theory, composition, keyboard skills, and musicianship to over 200 students—from young beginners to advanced musicians preparing for conservatory programs, live performances and recording sessions. Her teaching spans private instruction, ensemble coaching, and college-level tutoring, often integrating modern production tools into the curriculum to reflect today’s music landscape.

Whether she’s composing for the screen or guiding a student through a new concept, Alex approaches each project with creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of narrative purpose

In addition to composing, Alex has taken on roles in film production as an executive producer, associate producer, and production assistant on several films and commercials.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer | Arranger | Orchestrator at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Collaborated closely with directors, producers, and sound designers to craft story-driven music. Delivered fully completed cues under tight deadlines using industry-standard DAWs (Logic Pro X, Pro Tools). Synced music to picture with frame accuracy and handled revisions based on director or feedback. Managed end-to-end score production including MIDI mockups, part preparation, live session coordination, and final mix. Composed for commercials, video games, short films, and live performances. Comfortable working in fast-paced post-production settings.
Film Screener at Ojai Film Festival
February 1, 2025 - Present
Evaluated short and feature-length film submissions for artistic merit, technical quality, and alignment with festival programming goals. Maintained strict confidentiality and impartiality throughout the review process. Met tight screening and feedback deadlines under minimal supervision. Applied knowledge of global film trends and narrative structure to guide programming decisions.
Music Instructor / Band Coach at Private Lessons / Rockshop Academy
June 30, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Instructed music to more than 200 students of varying ages and skill levels on a range of instruments. Coordinated live performances, fundraisers, and community outreach events—overseeing scheduling, tech needs, and promotional materials. Created original or adapted musical material for specific themes, moods, and performance contexts.
Sound Technician at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara
September 30, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Oversaw all aspects of live sound equipment logistics, including setup, maintenance, and breakdown. Identified and resolved technical issues with sound equipment; performed minor repairs to maintain consistent audio quality. Operated mixing boards to refine tonal balance and improve overall mix clarity. Required to fix things on the fly, sometimes during the church service.

Education

Master's of Music at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor's of Music at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Master's of Music at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor's of Music at Los Angeles College of Music
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

Copyright Law in the Music Business (BerkleeX)
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Sync Licensing 101 (CTRLCAMP)
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Sync Crash Course (Songtrust)
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Copyright Law in the Music Business (BerkleeX)
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Sync Licensing 101 (CTRLCAMP)
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Sync Crash Course (Songtrust)
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming, Professional Services