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I'm a passionate and versatile musician with 5+ years of experience in songwriting and music composition, delivering captivating performances and collaborating with diverse artists and groups. I'm skilled in music composition, arrangement, and live sound, with a strong dedication to continuous growth and creativity in every project. I'm adept at connecting with audiences through emotive and dynamic musical expression.…I'm a passionate and versatile musician with 5+ years of experience in songwriting and music composition, delivering captivating performances and collaborating with diverse artists and groups. I'm skilled in music composition, arrangement, and live sound, with a strong dedication to continuous growth and creativity in every project. I'm adept at connecting with audiences through emotive and dynamic musical expression.

Asif Virani

Film Composer, Music Producer, Pianist, +5

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I'm a passionate and versatile musician with 5+ years of experience in songwriting and music composition, delivering captivating performances and collaborating with diverse artists and groups. I'm skilled in music composition, arrangement, and live sound, with a strong dedication to continuous growth and creativity in every project. I'm adept at connecting with audiences through emotive and dynamic musical expression.…I'm a passionate and versatile musician with 5+ years of experience in songwriting and music composition, delivering captivating performances and collaborating with diverse artists and groups. I'm skilled in music composition, arrangement, and live sound, with a strong dedication to continuous growth and creativity in every project. I'm adept at connecting with audiences through emotive and dynamic musical expression.

Available to hire

I’m a passionate and versatile musician with 5+ years of experience in songwriting and music composition, delivering captivating performances and collaborating with diverse artists and groups. I’m skilled in music composition, arrangement, and live sound, with a strong dedication to continuous growth and creativity in every project.

I’m adept at connecting with audiences through emotive and dynamic musical expression.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Gujarati

Intermediate

Urdu

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Music Teacher at ABRSM

December 1, 2020 - November 23, 2025

Plan and deliver targeted lessons in music theory, music history, and performance etiquette; mentor struggling students; assess performance and provide feedback; tailor instruction to each learner.

Lyricist at A for Aleph & Audio Dallas

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Wrote original Urdu lyrics to accompany jazz-inspired compositions; used ghazals, nazms, and free verse; crafted emotionally rich stories and memorable hooks.

Lyricist at Merchant Records

July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Collaborated on Urdu lyrics for music produced under the Salim–Sulaiman banner; matched tone, tempo, and emotional color with pre-composed ideas.

Music Composer at DMC - Dark Matter Cinema Ltd

February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023

Composed original music for film and media projects; applied music theory to create harmonies, melodies, and tonal structures; collaborated with directors and producers to align score with narrative and visuals.

Private Music Teacher at The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, United Kingdom

December 1, 2018 - Present

Plan and execute targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette as a private tutor. Familiarize students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords. Mentor struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning. Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to guide progress. Tailor instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivate inclusive learning environment.

Lyricist at A for Aleph & Audio Dallas (Shariq Lalani)

August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024

Created original Urdu lyrics that complement the improvisational style and intricate rhythms of Jazz music. Played with poetic structures, using traditional forms such as Ghazals, Nazms, or free verse, while allowing the lyrics to bend and stretch with the free-form nature of Jazz music. Explored new lyrical concepts and unconventional topics that marry the innovative nature of Jazz with the timeless beauty of Urdu poetry. Not being afraid to innovate and break away from traditional forms to bring something new to the genre.

Music Composer at Dark Matter Cinema, Liverpool

February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2024

Applied elements of music theory to create musical and tonal structures, including harmonies and melodies. Experimented with different sounds, and types and pieces of music, using synthesizers and computers as necessary to test and evaluate ideas. Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos, and tone balances required to achieve the effects desired in a musical composition. Conferred with producers and directors to define the nature and placement of film or television music. Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.

Lyricist at Salim Sulaiman (Shariq Lalani)

June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Wrote lyrics that transport listeners, crafting tales of love, loss, rebellion, joy, or whatever emotions define the music. Bringing depth and narrative to each song, whether it's an upbeat song or a soulful ballad. Understood the heart of the music. Listening, feeling, and capturing the essence of the sound to match the tone, tempo, and vibe, ensuring that my lyrics amplify the song's energy. Developed lyrics that aren't just part of a song, but that become part of the listener's soul. Creating catchy, unforgettable hooks and choruses that have the power to live in people's heads long after the music ends.

Music Composer at London Urdu Voice UK, United Kingdom

March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020

Composed a distinctive music that resonates with the essence of the London Urdu Voice brand and capturing the spirit of the Urdu language. Fused traditional Urdu musical elements with traditional South Asian and eastern musical instruments along with western soundscapes, ensuring the leitmotif reflects the cultural richness of the Urdu language while appealing to a broad, modern audience. Developed the musical leitmotif to complement the visual elements of the London Urdu Voice logo, enhancing the advertisement's ability to communicate the brand's message in both visual and auditory forms.

Musical Performer at PureGold Festival Goldsmiths' University, United Kingdom

May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019

Sang with creative Goldsmiths' Departmental Ensemble for dramatic performance. Performed the track "Mahabhara Bhara", a traditional piece from Zimbabwean culture, as part of the Mbira Ensemble's live performance at the PureGold Festival 2019. Collaborated under the direction of Linos Wengara Magaya, a renowned figure in Zimbabwean musical culture, recognized for his expertise in traditional mbira music. Performed alongside other talented musicians, delivering an authentic and dynamic representation of Zimbabwean music to a diverse audience.

Lyricist and Musician at Shariq Lalani, United Kingdom

December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs. Played guitar, wrote lyrics and sang in the chorus for the song Shukran Lillah Wal Hamdulillah.