Hello! My name is Joe, I'm a classically trained guitarist and composer. I am an award winning composer whose works have been performed internationally, and I have experience writing in both the live sense, such as for ensembles, orchestras, and soloists, as well as the music production sense, specifically for video games. I arrange and perform solo classical guitar arrangements of video game songs on my YouTube channel and have expertise in arranging music for various instrumentation such as string quartet and solo piano. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ YouTube: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Joe Landi

Hello! My name is Joe, I'm a classically trained guitarist and composer. I am an award winning composer whose works have been performed internationally, and I have experience writing in both the live sense, such as for ensembles, orchestras, and soloists, as well as the music production sense, specifically for video games. I arrange and perform solo classical guitar arrangements of video game songs on my YouTube channel and have expertise in arranging music for various instrumentation such as string quartet and solo piano. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ YouTube: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hello! My name is Joe, I’m a classically trained guitarist and composer.

I am an award winning composer whose works have been performed internationally, and I have experience writing in both the live sense, such as for ensembles, orchestras, and soloists, as well as the music production sense, specifically for video games.

I arrange and perform solo classical guitar arrangements of video game songs on my YouTube channel and have expertise in arranging music for various instrumentation such as string quartet and solo piano.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Mentor Teacher & Curriculum Designer at Nutley School of Music
March 1, 2023 - Present
Teach individualized one-on-one lessons in piano, guitar, and ukulele; lead group classes on topics such as video game music; design and prepare curriculum materials; mentor other teachers and collaborate with the school director on mentorship programs; communicate proactively with parents, school staff, teachers, and students to foster a supportive learning environment.
Composer & Sound Designer at Freelance
June 1, 2019 - Present
Compose and arrange works for diverse instrumentation (solo to orchestral); develop interactive music hierarchies for player choices and in-game events; create, produce, and implement audio assets (sound effects and original music) using Reaper and Wwise; record Foley and conduct field & studio recordings; arrange and perform video game music for social media audiences (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram).
User Experience Researcher at MUUD Technology
August 31, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Managed mixed methods research projects for app development; collected qualitative & quantitative data through usability testing, one-on-one interviews, and surveys; analyzed research data and produced reports with insights for product development teams.

Education

Bachelor of Music (with Honors), Guitar Performance at Mannes College of Music at The New School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Master of Arts, Music Composition at Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

School of Video Game Audio, Sound Design & Interactive Music
January 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
    uniE603 Umbra for 'synth orchestra'
    A dark, warm orchestral piece exploring orchestration using synthesizers, featuring a huge low end. Composed for Composer Synthestration Jam 1, August 2025. music instrumental videogamemusic
    uniE603 Will O' The Wisp for Piano trio (piano, cello, vibraphone)
    Performed by the Hot Jupiters on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Chiesa Della Nunziatina in Todi, Italy. Michele Fabrizi - Electric Piano Fabrizio D'Antonio - Vibraphone Ermanno Vallini - Violoncello
    uniE603 Combat Theme
    A short combat theme featuring synth sounds, electric guitar, and percussion. videogamemusic
    uniE603 A Certain Slant of Light
    For tenor and piano
    uniE603 Explore Theme
    A short explore theme featuring synths, harp, and ambient guitars. videogamemusic
    uniE603 Clockwork for Saxophone Quartet
    Performed by the Cobalt Quartet
    paper 'You Make Me Feel So Young' - Frank Sinatra, arranged for String Quartet