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Krystol Wade

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My background is rooted in piano.

About

My background is rooted in piano. I’ve played since childhood, studied composition formally at Greenville University with piano as my primary instrument, and have spent years developing a sound that blends the intimate and the cinematic. My personal EP project, “Screaming to the Void” draws on layered piano and synths to build something emotionally immersive. I’ve produced projects for other independent artists, and those pieces all share similar aspects. Electric, Rhodes-like piano, synth strings, and a mood that leans into the depth of feeling. My portfolio includes 10 original piano instrumentals that give a direct window into how I approach scoring for emotion and atmosphere.

 Within my portfolio link, you’ll find a link to a youtube playlist which showcases a one-minute short film I entered into a showcase in Nashville.  I scored original music for this, blending a feeling of nostalgia and longing.  On this same playlist, I’ve included two exercises where I rewrote the music for existing scenes from well-known films.  These experiments pushed me to understand how every compositional choice shapes what an audience feels, and how to keep it understated at times, to not overpower the story itself.

 I am fluent with Logic Pro X and Sibelius, and thrive within a collaborative project.  Years of teaching, running my own studio, and producing for other artists have made me comfortable with feedback, revision, and the kind of ongoing dialogue that good creative work requires. 

 My portfolio can be found at this link: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ where you can find a soundcloud playlist of instrumentals, and a youtube playlist of vidoes I’ve scored. You can also find the more pop/vocal-centric  projects I’ve worked on. I’d love to talk more about the film and what you’re imagining for its sound. Thank you so much for your time and consideration!
  • Joined May 2026

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Projects · 1

This was entered into a 1-minute film showcase in Nashville, TN. The theme was “Love.” We decided to take a montage-style approach and make a sort of meditation on all the beautiful and simple moments of life, when, as a collection, equal a life full of love. The score I wrote for this blends simplicity, nostalgia, and beauty with a hint of friction. I used Logic Pro and used the Imagiro felted piano plug-in for it’s warmth and gentleness, and used a few other plug-ins to round out the sonic landscape.

Work experience· 5 roles

Composer & Producer · Kry Stol Wade Piano StudioJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Composes and produces music for personal EPs and for independent artists; develops cinematic, ethereal soundscapes using piano, strings, and electronics; maintains a SoundCloud portfolio of original piano instrumentals; writes original scores for short films; produces 7+ pop/vocal tracks for indie artists focusing on lush, synth and string textures to support emotional storytelling.

Owner & Studio Director · Krystal Wade Piano Studio & Roots AcademyJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Composer and producer focusing on cinematic scoring, piano-driven textures, and moody atmospheric layers. Maintains a 10+ original piano instrumental portfolio on SoundCloud, produced multiple EPs for independent artists, and wrote an original score for a one-minute short film. Led a rock band program teaching guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals, culminating in live student showcases. Created and produced scores for existing scenes, rewrote film cues, and produced 7+ pop/vocal tracks for independent artists.

Composer & Producer · Kry Stol Wade Piano Studio / ROOTS AcademyJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Composed and produced a personal EP built on ethereal piano and synth textures to develop a signature cinematic sound. Produced two EPs for independent artists with electric piano, strings, and moody atmospheric layers. Maintained a SoundCloud portfolio of 10+ original piano instrumentals. Wrote and produced an original score for a one-minute short film, highlighting emotional and nostalgic tone. Re-scored existing film scenes to balance storytelling and restraint. Produced 7+ pop/vocal tracks for independent artists, focusing on lush synth and string arrangements to enhance lyric emotion.

Owner & Studio Director · Kry Stol Wade Piano Studio, ROOTS AcademyJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos
Owner & Studio Director · Kry Stol Wade Piano Studio / ROOTS AcademyJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Music Composition · Greenville University2012 – 2014

Piano as Primary Instrument

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