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Digdem Aslan

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I’m Digdem Aslan, a dedicated composer, arranger, and music transcription/editor with over 20 years of experience across classical and contemporary projects.

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I’m Digdem Aslan, a dedicated composer, arranger, and music transcription/editor with over 20 years of experience across classical and contemporary projects. I work with orchestral and film music, create and adapt arrangements, and deliver accurate, publication-ready scores using tools like Sibelius and Logic Pro X. I also enjoy supporting artists and audiences through events, leadership, and arts education—especially work that strengthens community connection through music.

  • 27 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • TurkishFluent
  • GermanIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 18 roles

Music Transcriber and Editor (Freelance) · Self-employed / Freelance, London, UKJan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Transcribed and edited Poulenc's Concerto for 2 Pianos into a new arrangement for 2 Flutes and Piano, demonstrating advanced Sibelius proficiency and meticulous attention to detail.

Music Transcriber and Editor (Freelance)Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Transcribed and edited Poulenc’s Concerto for 2 Pianos, creating a new arrangement for 2 Flutes and Piano using advanced Sibelius workflows and careful musical detail.

Research Contributor · Music Therapy During Parkinson's Surgery StudyJan 2017 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Contributed to a research project examining music therapy effects on patients under general anaesthetic during Parkinson’s surgery, supporting data collection and analysis with scientific rigour and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Director of Social Cohesion Department · Human Resource Development Foundation (HRDF) & UNHCRJan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo
Music Transcriber and Editor · Prof. Engin Gürkey's World Rhythms ProjectJan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo
Co-Founder & Piano/Music Theory Teacher · Piano House Music SchoolJan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo
Piano & Music Theory Teacher / Children's Choir Conductor · Tan Sağtürk Ballet & Music SchoolsJan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Piano Teacher & Manager of Music Education Programme · Odeon Art AcademyJan 2011 – Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education· 8

Master's Degree – Theory and Composition · Bilkent University, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts2010
Bachelor's Degree – Theory and Composition · Bilkent University, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts2004
Full Scholarship · Bilkent University1996 – 2004
High School – Opera Singing Department (not completed) · Mersin University, State Conservatory of Music1994 – 1996

Certifications and awards

ABRSM, RCM, Trinity examination preparation (music teaching qualification)2030 – 2026
Full Scholarship – Bilkent University1996 – 2004

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