I’m Nell Ramdenee, a passionate film and video game composer with a solid grounding in the academic study of music. I studied film scoring, orchestration, and general musicology for three years at the University of Cambridge, and have completed numerous independent projects across the UK, with many accepted into international film festivals. I thrive at the intersection of emotion, narrative, and sound, crafting scores that elevate storytelling while exploring innovative techniques and palettes. Beyond composing, I work as a Creative Collaborator, Instrumental Teacher, and Academic Mentor, continually refining my craft and understanding of industry workflows. I enjoy sharing knowledge, collaborating with diverse teams, and guiding aspiring musicians through rigorous academic and practical challenges.

Nell Ramdenee

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I’m Nell Ramdenee, a passionate film and video game composer with a solid grounding in the academic study of music. I studied film scoring, orchestration, and general musicology for three years at the University of Cambridge, and have completed numerous independent projects across the UK, with many accepted into international film festivals. I thrive at the intersection of emotion, narrative, and sound, crafting scores that elevate storytelling while exploring innovative techniques and palettes. Beyond composing, I work as a Creative Collaborator, Instrumental Teacher, and Academic Mentor, continually refining my craft and understanding of industry workflows. I enjoy sharing knowledge, collaborating with diverse teams, and guiding aspiring musicians through rigorous academic and practical challenges.

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I’m Nell Ramdenee, a passionate film and video game composer with a solid grounding in the academic study of music. I studied film scoring, orchestration, and general musicology for three years at the University of Cambridge, and have completed numerous independent projects across the UK, with many accepted into international film festivals. I thrive at the intersection of emotion, narrative, and sound, crafting scores that elevate storytelling while exploring innovative techniques and palettes.

Beyond composing, I work as a Creative Collaborator, Instrumental Teacher, and Academic Mentor, continually refining my craft and understanding of industry workflows. I enjoy sharing knowledge, collaborating with diverse teams, and guiding aspiring musicians through rigorous academic and practical challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Instrumental Teacher at DeRosa Music Academy
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Delivered one-to-one piano lessons to young children aged 3-12.
Academic Mentor (Music) at Oxbridge Launchpad
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
(Voluntary position) I mentored students taking their A-Level exams in music in the UK. This including music theory, history, composition, and performance. Both of my mentees were successful in meeting their offers to study music at Cambridge University.
Creative Collaborator at CRD Records
February 29, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Collaborated with three team members to create industry-level descriptions of thousands of musical tracks, detailing artist name, genre, orchestration, tempo, BPM, track type, and related metadata. Used Excel and DISCO to ensure accurate transfer of large data sets.
Instrumental Teacher at DeRosa Music Academy
September 30, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Provided one-to-one music lessons to children aged 4-16, creating tailored lessons and helping pupils achieve their musical goals, whether pursuing graded examinations, learning new repertoire, or composing their own music.
Academic Mentor at Oxbridge Launchpad
June 30, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Provided weekly, tailored mentoring sessions to multiple Oxbridge applicants studying music. After ensuring mastery of the A-Level music curriculum, supplied reading material and musical analysis lessons to aid understanding of general musicology.

Education

BA (Music), 2.i at Christ’s College, University of Cambridge
October 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
A-Levels: English Literature (A*), German (A*), Music (A*), Extended Project Qualification (A) at Saffron Walden County High School
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
BA (Music) at University of Cambridge
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A-Levels at Saffron Walden County High School and Sixth Form
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

ABRSM Grade 8 Pianoforte (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
ABRSM Grade 8 Singing (Merit)
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
ABRSM Grade 8 Pianoforte (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
ABRSM Grade 8 Singing (Merit)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Gaming, Software & Internet
    uniE608 Milton's Mulberry Tree
    Commissioned by Christ's College, Cambridge.
    uniE608 Duet
    Completed as part of my second year film scoring course at the University of Cambridge. Awarded a first-class mark.
    uniE608 Show Reel
    A 3-minute reel to demonstrate my work from the years 2022-2025.