I’m a freelance composer and sound designer with over 10 years of experience creating original music for media, performance, and interactive systems. My work blends cinematic composition, sound design, and cutting-edge technology—including AI, game engines, and immersive environments—to build unique sonic worlds. I hold a PhD in music composition and have been commissioned and published by numerous organisations. I specialise in music for film, games, and digital media; interactive and adaptive music systems; sound design and audio production; and experimental, technology-driven composition. I also co-founded GuruAI, an AI-powered guitar learning platform, and enjoy exploring biometric and performer-driven audio in VR/XR projects.

Chris Rhodes

I’m a freelance composer and sound designer with over 10 years of experience creating original music for media, performance, and interactive systems. My work blends cinematic composition, sound design, and cutting-edge technology—including AI, game engines, and immersive environments—to build unique sonic worlds. I hold a PhD in music composition and have been commissioned and published by numerous organisations. I specialise in music for film, games, and digital media; interactive and adaptive music systems; sound design and audio production; and experimental, technology-driven composition. I also co-founded GuruAI, an AI-powered guitar learning platform, and enjoy exploring biometric and performer-driven audio in VR/XR projects.

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I’m a freelance composer and sound designer with over 10 years of experience creating original music for media, performance, and interactive systems. My work blends cinematic composition, sound design, and cutting-edge technology—including AI, game engines, and immersive environments—to build unique sonic worlds.

I hold a PhD in music composition and have been commissioned and published by numerous organisations. I specialise in music for film, games, and digital media; interactive and adaptive music systems; sound design and audio production; and experimental, technology-driven composition. I also co-founded GuruAI, an AI-powered guitar learning platform, and enjoy exploring biometric and performer-driven audio in VR/XR projects.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Co-Founder & CEO at GuruAI
January 1, 2022 - Present
Leading development of an AI-powered guitar learning platform; designing musical and interaction systems; bridging music, UX, and machine learning.
Freelance Composer & Sound Designer
January 1, 2012 - Present
Composed original music and sound design for media projects, performances, and private commissions. Delivered bespoke compositions for a wide range of clients. Performed guitar internationally at corporate and live events. Produced, mixed, and mastered tracks using industry-standard tools. Taught music with consistently high student achievement rates.
Freelance Composer & Sound Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2012 - Present
Composed original music and sound design for media projects, performances, and private commissions; delivered bespoke compositions for a wide range of clients; performed guitar internationally at corporate and live events; produced, mixed, and mastered tracks using industry-standard tools; taught music with consistently high student achievement rates.

Education

PhD – Music Composition (Electroacoustic) at University of Manchester
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Master of Music - Electroacoustic Composition (Distinction) at University of Manchester
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
BA – Music (2:1) at Lancaster University
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services