Alyssa Burns is a composer who specializes in writing and producing custom music for film and media. Alyssa initiated her composing career as a classical concert composer before switching to film scoring, where she utilizes her advanced music theory knowledge towards developing detailed custom music that enhances the narrative. She is adept at writing for solo piano all the way to full orchestra and her instrumental background is in piano and cello. Alyssa was mentored under Hollywood film composer Anne-Kathrin Dern through the Hollywood Music Workshop Film Scoring Summer Academy. She has studied orchestration from John Williams' orchestrator, Conrad Pope as well as conducting from Grammy award winning conductor, Amy Anderson and participated in a workshop taught by film composer, Thomas Newman. Alyssa currently plays within the cello section in the Albion College Symphony Orchestra as a community member. Website: alyssaburnscomposer.com

Alyssa Burns

Alyssa Burns is a composer who specializes in writing and producing custom music for film and media. Alyssa initiated her composing career as a classical concert composer before switching to film scoring, where she utilizes her advanced music theory knowledge towards developing detailed custom music that enhances the narrative. She is adept at writing for solo piano all the way to full orchestra and her instrumental background is in piano and cello. Alyssa was mentored under Hollywood film composer Anne-Kathrin Dern through the Hollywood Music Workshop Film Scoring Summer Academy. She has studied orchestration from John Williams' orchestrator, Conrad Pope as well as conducting from Grammy award winning conductor, Amy Anderson and participated in a workshop taught by film composer, Thomas Newman. Alyssa currently plays within the cello section in the Albion College Symphony Orchestra as a community member. Website: alyssaburnscomposer.com

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Alyssa Burns is a composer who specializes in writing and producing custom music for film and media.

Alyssa initiated her composing career as a classical concert composer before switching to film scoring, where she utilizes her advanced music theory knowledge towards developing detailed custom music that enhances the narrative. She is adept at writing for solo piano all the way to full orchestra and her instrumental background is in piano and cello. Alyssa was mentored under Hollywood film composer Anne-Kathrin Dern through the Hollywood Music Workshop Film Scoring Summer Academy. She has studied orchestration from John Williams’ orchestrator, Conrad Pope as well as conducting from Grammy award winning conductor, Amy Anderson and participated in a workshop taught by film composer, Thomas Newman. Alyssa currently plays within the cello section in the Albion College Symphony Orchestra as a community member.

Website: alyssaburnscomposer.com

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Dietary Aide at Friendship Village
July 1, 2021 - October 4, 2025
Prepared meals, snacks and beverages for residents. Placed food orders, restocked kitchen inventory. Helped residents order their meal on the menu.
Composer at Self-employed / Freelance
August 1, 2021 - Present
Compose original music for films, advertisements, episodes and podcasts.
Dietary Aide at Friendship Village
July 1, 2021 - October 4, 2025
Prepared meals, snacks and beverages for residents. Placed food orders, restocked kitchen inventory. Helped residents order their meal on the menu.
Media Composer at Alyssa Burns, Kalamazoo
August 1, 2021 - Present
Compose original music for films, advertisements, episodes and podcasts.

Education

Homeschool at Homeschool, Kalamazoo
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2016
Non-degree Coursework at KVCC, Texas Corners
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Summer Academy at Hollywood Music Workshop, Pepperdine University
June 1, 2024 - October 4, 2025
High School Diploma at Homeschool, Kalamazoo
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2016
Some college coursework at KVCC (Kalamazoo Valley Community College), Texas Corners
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Summer Academy / Workshop at Hollywood Music Workshop Summer Academy, Pepperdine University
June 1, 2024 - October 4, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Other

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