Mariana Preda is a composer, panflutist, and educator specializing in film music, soundtracks, and meditation audio. Blending acoustic instruments, electronics, and emotional storytelling, she creates immersive sound worlds for films, games, and wellness projects. Alongside her creative work, she teaches internationally, helping artists develop technique, expression, and confidence while guiding students to find their authentic musical voice.

Mariana Preda

Mariana Preda is a composer, panflutist, and educator specializing in film music, soundtracks, and meditation audio. Blending acoustic instruments, electronics, and emotional storytelling, she creates immersive sound worlds for films, games, and wellness projects. Alongside her creative work, she teaches internationally, helping artists develop technique, expression, and confidence while guiding students to find their authentic musical voice.

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Mariana Preda is a composer, panflutist, and educator specializing in film music, soundtracks, and meditation audio. Blending acoustic instruments, electronics, and emotional storytelling, she creates immersive sound worlds for films, games, and wellness projects. Alongside her creative work, she teaches internationally, helping artists develop technique, expression, and confidence while guiding students to find their authentic musical voice.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Self-employed Panflute Teacher at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Self-employed panflute teacher (including online lessons) since 2017; developing teaching methods for contemporary panflute and folk panflute; creating Panflute Academy online teaching platform.
Founder at Amsterdam Panflute Trio
January 18, 2020 - Present
Founded Amsterdam Panflute Trio; premiered Phanta Rey by Roderik de Man (Amsterdam, 2020-01-18) and developed repertoire with open instrumentation and new works for the ensemble.
Masterclass Instructor at Hanyang University of Music, South Korea
January 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered masterclasses as part of international teaching engagements (2024).
Masterclass Instructor at Music High School Balasa-Doamna, Romania
January 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered masterclasses (2023).
Masterclass Instructor at Harding University, Arkansas, USA
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered masterclasses (2019).
Masterclass Instructor at Radford University, Virginia, USA
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered masterclasses (2019).
Masterclass Instructor at Lyon College, Arkansas, USA
January 1, 2019 - Present
Delivered masterclasses (2019).

Education

BMus Panflute Performance at Conservatorium van Amsterdam
January 11, 2030 - June 6, 2018
MMus Panflute Performance at Conservatorium van Amsterdam
January 11, 2030 - June 8, 2020
Specialisation: Contemporary music through non-Western Techniques at Conservatorium van Amsterdam
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Qualifications

Intercontinental Bienale Award - Colombia
January 1, 2023 - January 20, 2026
IBLA Grand Prize Music Competition 27th edition in Italy: 1st prize Outstanding Musician (wind category) and Bela Bartók Special Mention
January 1, 2018 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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