Dean is an Australian music composer, producer and sound designer. He specialises in creating a hybrid of electronic and instrumental sounding music, with a contemporary focused result, that is unique to each creative project. He’s a storyteller at heart with a deep focus on the human connection and delivering emotional results rather than genre specific formulas. He’s had label signed releases, award nominated films and contributed music for a wide range of sound installations, video games and dance/theatre.

Dean Elliott

Dean is an Australian music composer, producer and sound designer. He specialises in creating a hybrid of electronic and instrumental sounding music, with a contemporary focused result, that is unique to each creative project. He’s a storyteller at heart with a deep focus on the human connection and delivering emotional results rather than genre specific formulas. He’s had label signed releases, award nominated films and contributed music for a wide range of sound installations, video games and dance/theatre.

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Dean is an Australian music composer, producer and sound designer. He specialises in creating a hybrid of electronic and instrumental sounding music, with a contemporary focused result, that is unique to each creative project. He’s a storyteller at heart with a deep focus on the human connection and delivering emotional results rather than genre specific formulas. He’s had label signed releases, award nominated films and contributed music for a wide range of sound installations, video games and dance/theatre.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-founder / Video Producer / Filmer / Music Composer at Interlude Media
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Co-founded and managed a video production company; produced original music compositions and sound design for multiple projects; oversaw asset generation and asset filing; ran the business for several years and contributed to game jams and art exhibits.
Tutor / Sessional Academic, Music Production at RMIT University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teach music production; proficient in FMOD, Pro Tools, Reaper and Logic; courses include Sound Studies and The Art of Game Music; applied program knowledge to brief-oriented projects; experienced in recording high-quality audio in home and studio environments; First Class Honours in Advanced Recording Studio Techniques; skilled in mixing and mastering to industry standards.
Guitar Teacher at Various (Inner West Sydney)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Taught guitar to multiple students while studying; supported student development and music education.
Sports Coordinator at Inner Sydney Montessori School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Coordinated sports activities; assisted with scheduling and event support.
Primary Teacher at Various Schools
January 1, 2014 - Present
Teaching across inner west Sydney and north Melbourne; music education and general classroom duties.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Music (Interactive Composition) – First Class Honours
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Production Masterclass: Mixing & Mastering (Short Course)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other