Hi, I'm Rick Risi, a Milan-based composer and sound designer who loves blending acoustic warmth with modern textures to tell stories through sound. I create music and soundscapes for videos, films, and commercials, working closely with directors and editors to shape mood and impact. I've collaborated across Europe and the UK, scoring projects from indie videos to commercials, and I enjoy exploring new sonic ideas, languages, and techniques to keep my work expressive and engaging.

Rick Risi

Hi, I'm Rick Risi, a Milan-based composer and sound designer who loves blending acoustic warmth with modern textures to tell stories through sound. I create music and soundscapes for videos, films, and commercials, working closely with directors and editors to shape mood and impact. I've collaborated across Europe and the UK, scoring projects from indie videos to commercials, and I enjoy exploring new sonic ideas, languages, and techniques to keep my work expressive and engaging.

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Hi, I’m Rick Risi, a Milan-based composer and sound designer who loves blending acoustic warmth with modern textures to tell stories through sound. I create music and soundscapes for videos, films, and commercials, working closely with directors and editors to shape mood and impact.

I’ve collaborated across Europe and the UK, scoring projects from indie videos to commercials, and I enjoy exploring new sonic ideas, languages, and techniques to keep my work expressive and engaging.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner
Hungarian
Beginner
Bulgarian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Musician / Album Release at Self-Produced
December 31, 2000 - October 7, 2025
Released first album "Education".
Performer (Solo Acoustic) at Various venues, London
December 31, 2001 - October 7, 2025
Performed solo material at multiple small venues in London.
Album Release at Self-Produced
December 31, 2002 - October 7, 2025
Released second CD album "A different kind of colour".
Performer (Solo Acoustic) at Various venues, London
December 31, 2003 - October 7, 2025
Performed live solo material in London.
Album Release at Self-Produced
December 31, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Released third CD album "Smoke and tenderness".
Performer / Live Musician at Europe Tour
December 31, 2005 - October 7, 2025
Touring Europe performing concerts in UK, Italy, Sweden and France.
Licensing deal at Supreme Lyrics
November 30, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song "Globalized" with Canadian music library Supreme Lyrics.
Composer / Soundtrack at CBC Animation (Creative Business Centre) London
December 31, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for the CBC animation video in London.
Licensing deal at Music Source
February 28, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song "Magica" with US music library Music Source.
Licensing deal at Etrax
March 31, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for three different tracks with UK music library Etrax.
Singer at Felix Wright
May 31, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Studio session singing for dance/house music producer Felix Wright.
Composer / Soundtrack at Odette Daniel
June 30, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed music for the documentary "Home is where the heart is".
Performer at Michael Ormiston
January 31, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed own material and "The Alternatives" in London.
Performer at The Dave Smith Ensemble
September 30, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed the music of Cornelius Cardew at the ICA in London.
Recording Session (Vox and Clarinet) at Michael Ormiston - Chintamani
April 30, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Recording vocals and clarinet for the album Chintamani.
Composer at Indira Cesarine
December 31, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Composed the music for video “Idyllic Days”.
Composer / Songwriter at YouLicence
December 31, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for a video commercial about autism treatment.
Composer at Video Commercial (Beverage)
December 31, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Wrote the music for a video commercial.
Sound Designer / Composer at Gianluca Rosso
December 31, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Collaborating on sound design for several videos.
Composer / Sound Designer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Collaborating with video maker Gianluca Rosso since 2015, creating sound design for multiple videos and developing original scores for various media projects.
Music Composer at Freelance / Various clients
December 31, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Wrote the music for a video commercial (beverage).
Music Composer at YouLicence (Advertising)
December 31, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for autism treatment video for YouLicence.
Composer at Indira Cesarine
April 30, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Composed the music for the video Idyllic Days by Indira Cesarine.
Recording Session (Vox + Clarinet) at Michael Ormiston
April 30, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Recording session for the album Chintamani (vox and clarinet).
Performer at The Dave Smith Ensemble
September 30, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performing the music of Cornelius Cardew at ICA, London.
Performer at Michael Ormiston / The Alternatives
January 31, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed live his own material as well as 'The Alternatives' in London.
Songwriter / Performer at London area acoustic venues
December 31, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Worked on new songs, trained in Khoomi technique, performing at acoustic venues in the London area.
Composer / Performer at Documentary 'Home is where the heart is' (Odette Daniel)
June 30, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the music for the documentary.
Studio Singer at Felix Wright
May 31, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Studio session singing for the dance/house music producer Felix Wright.
Music Licensing at Etrax (UK music library)
March 31, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for three different tracks with Etrax.
Music Licensing at Music Source (US library)
February 28, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song 'Magica' with Music Source.
Composer / Soundtrack at CBC (London) Creative Business Centre
December 31, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for the animation video of CBC.
Music Licensing at Supreme Lyrics (Canada)
November 30, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song 'Globalized' with the Canadian music library Supreme Lyrics.
Touring Musician at Europe Tour
December 31, 2005 - October 7, 2025
Touring Europe: concerts in UK, Italy, Sweden and France.
Album Release at Self-released
December 31, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Released the 3rd CD album 'Smoke and Tenderness'.
Performer (Solo acoustic) at London venues
December 31, 2003 - October 7, 2025
Performing in London (solo acoustic set) at several small venues.
Album Release at Self-released
December 31, 2002 - October 7, 2025
Released the 2nd CD album 'A different kind of colour'.
Performer (Solo Acoustic) at London venues
December 31, 2001 - October 7, 2025
Performing in London (solo acoustic) at several small venues.
Album Release at Education
December 31, 2000 - October 7, 2025
Released his first Album Education.
Sound Designer at Gianluca Rosso (Video Maker)
December 31, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Collaborating with video maker Gianluca Rosso to provide sound design for several videos from 2015 to 2025.
Composer at Video commercial – Beverage
December 31, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for a beverage video commercial in 2014.
Composer at YouLicence.com
December 31, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for a video commercial about autism treatment in 2013.
Composer at Indira Cesarine
December 31, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Composed the music for the video Idyllic Days in 2012.
Vocalist/Clarinetist (Recording Session) at Michael Ormiston – Chintamani
April 30, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Recording session (vox and clarinet) for the album Chintamani in 2010.
Musician at Dave Smith Ensemble
September 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed the music of Cornelius Cardew at the ICA, London in 2009.
Musician at Michael Ormiston
January 31, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed own material and with The Alternatives in London in 2009.
Musician/Songwriter at Various London venues
December 31, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed new material; trained in Kumoi technique; performed at acoustic venues around London in 2008.
Composer/Singer at Odette Daniel – Home is where the heart is (documentary)
June 30, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the music for a documentary in 2007.
Vocalist at Felix Wright
May 31, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Studio session singing for the dance/house music producer Felix Wright in 2007.
Licensing at Music Library – Etrax
March 31, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Licensing deal for three tracks with the UK music library Etrax in 2007.
Licensing at Music Library – Music Source
February 28, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Licensing deal for the song Magica with the US music library Music Source in 2007.
Composer/Soundtrack at CBC – Creative Business Centre (London)
December 31, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for a CBC animation video in 2006.
Licensing at Supreme Lyrics
November 30, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Licensing deal for the song Globalized with Supreme Lyrics in 2006.
Performer / Touring Musician at Europe
December 31, 2005 - October 7, 2025
Touring Europe performing in UK, Italy, Sweden and France in 2005.
Recording Artist at Self-Produced
December 31, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Released the third CD album Smoke and Tenderness in 2004.
Solo Acoustic Performer at London venues
December 31, 2003 - October 7, 2025
Performed solo acoustic sets in London at various small venues in 2003.
Recording Artist at Self-Produced
December 31, 2002 - October 7, 2025
Released the second CD album A different kind of colour in 2002.
Solo Acoustic Performer at London venues
December 31, 2001 - October 7, 2025
Performed solo acoustic sets in London in 2001.
Music Artist (Solo) at Self-Produced
December 31, 2000 - October 7, 2025
Released first album Education in 2000.
Sound Designer / Collaborator at Gianluca Rosso (Video Maker)
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Collaborating with video maker Gianluca Rosso since 2015 on sound design for multiple videos, creating soundscapes, foley and mix for visual storytelling.
Music Composer at Video Commercial (Beverage)
January 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for a beverage video commercial in 2014.
Music Composer at YouLicence.com (Autism treatment video)
January 1, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for a video commercial about autism treatment via YouLicence.com.
Composer at Indira Cesarine - Idyllic Days
January 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Composed the music for the video “Idyllic Days” by Indira Cesarine.
Recording Session (Vox & Clarinet) at Michael Ormiston – Chintamani
April 1, 2010 - Present
Recorded vox and clarinet for the Michael Ormiston album Chintamani.
Performer at The Dave Smith Ensemble
September 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed the music of Cornelius Cardew at the ICA in London.
Performer at London (solo material) and with Michael Ormiston
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed live his own material as well as the project 'The Alternatives' with Michael Ormiston in London.
Musician at London Acoustic Venues
December 31, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Working on new songs, training on the Khoomi technique, and performing at acoustic venues in the London area.
Composer / Musician at Odette Daniel (Documentary)
June 30, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the music for the documentary Home is where the heart is by filmmaker Odette Daniel.
Singer (Studio) at Felix Wright
May 31, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Studio session singing for the dance/house producer Felix Wright, 'Wanna Get Some'.
Licensing Deal at Etrax (UK)
March 1, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for three different tracks with the UK music library Etrax.
Licensing Deal at Music Source (US)
February 1, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song 'Magica' with the US music library Music Source.
Composer at CBC Animation (London)
December 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for the CBC animation video.
Licensing Deal at Supreme Lyrics (Canada)
November 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song 'Globalized' with Supreme Lyrics.
Touring Musician at Europe Tour
December 31, 2005 - October 7, 2025
Touring Europe performing concerts across the UK, Italy, Sweden and France.
Album Release at Personal Discography
December 31, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Released the 3rd CD album 'Smoke and Tenderness'.
Performer (London) at London Venues
December 31, 2003 - October 7, 2025
Performing in London (solo acoustic set) at several small venues.
Album Release at Personal Discography
December 31, 2002 - October 7, 2025
Released the 2nd CD album 'A Different Kind of Colour'.
Performer (London) at London Venues
December 31, 2001 - October 7, 2025
Performing in London (solo acoustic set) at several small venues.
Album Release at Personal Discography
December 31, 2000 - October 7, 2025
Released his first album 'Education'.
Recruitment Consultant / Actuarial Specialist / Director at ACTUARIAL45
September 15, 2012 - Present
Recruitment consultant focusing on the Actuarial & Consulting Industry, handling executive and senior-level search, sourcing and interviewing candidates across junior to director levels. Responsible for business development across insurance and financial services sectors in multiple countries including Switzerland, UK, Italy, Poland, Spain, Luxembourg, Belgium, China and Germany. Covered topics include Life and Non-Life insurance, Risk Management, Employee Benefits, Pension Funds, Pricing, Solvency II, Embedded Value, Reserving, Underwriting and Enterprise Risk.
Recruitment Consultant / Actuarial Specialist at RETHINK RECRUITMENT
September 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Actuarial recruitment and executive search. Briefing candidates for final interviews and conducting business development across the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Poland. Managed recruitment across Life and Non-Life Insurance, Risk Management, Employee Benefits, Pension Funds, Pricing, Solvency II and related actuarial disciplines; maintained CRM databases and supported candidate and client engagement.
Headhunter / Resourcer at ANTAL INTERNATIONAL
June 22, 2011 - October 7, 2025
International candidate sourcing for actuarial and consulting roles, recruiting high-potential executives (Senior Consultants, Managers, Senior Managers, Partners) in the consulting industry. Managed CRM database and ran marketing mail campaigns.
Freelance Market Researcher at KUDOS, SYNOVATE, INSIGHT
April 10, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Freelance market research for English and Italian markets. Recruited respondents, conducted qualitative B2B interviews, translated reports, and provided financial administration support for projects.
Sound Designer at Gianluca Rosso (Video Maker)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Collaborated on sound design for several videos.
Composer / Music Writer at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for a video commercial (beverage).
Composer at YouLicence
January 1, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for a video commercial about autism treatment through YouLicence.com.
Composer at Indira Cesarine
January 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Composed the music for the video Idyllic Days by Indira Cesarine.
Recording Session (Vox + Clarinet) at Michael Ormiston
April 30, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Recorded on the album Chintamani.
Performer at The Dave Smith Ensemble
September 30, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed the music of Cornelius Cardew at the ICA, London.
Live Performer at London venues
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed own material and The Alternatives with Michael Ormiston.
Musician / Performer at London area acoustic venues
December 31, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Worked on new songs, trained in Khoomi technique, performed at acoustic venues.
Composer at Odette Daniel (Documentary)
June 30, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the music for the documentary Home is where the heart is.
Singing Studio Session at Felix Wright
May 31, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Sang on a studio session for the dance/house music producer Felix Wright.
Licensing Deal at Etrax
March 31, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for three tracks with the UK music library Etrax.
Licensing Deal at Music Source
February 28, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the track 'Magica' with the US music library Music Source.
Composer / Soundtrack at CBC Animation Video, Creative Business Centre, London
December 31, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for CBC Animation Video.
Licensing Deal at Supreme Lyrics
November 30, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song 'Globalized' with Supreme Lyrics.
Live Performer / Touring Musician at Self-employed
December 31, 2005 - October 7, 2025
Touring Europe: UK, Italy, Sweden, and France.
Music / Album Release at Self
December 31, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Released the third CD album Smoke and Tenderness.
Performer at London venues
December 31, 2003 - October 7, 2025
Solo acoustic performances at various small venues in London.
Album Release at Self
December 31, 2002 - October 7, 2025
Released the 2nd CD album A Different Kind of Colour.
Performer at London venues
December 31, 2001 - October 7, 2025
Solo acoustic performances at various small venues in London.
Album Release at Self
December 31, 2000 - October 7, 2025
Released the first album Education.
Sound Designer / Collaborator at Gianluca Rosso (Video Maker)
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Collaborating on sound design for several videos.
Composer
January 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for a beverage video commercial.
Composer at YouLicence.com
January 1, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Wrote the music for a video commercial about autism treatment.
Composer at Indira Cesarine
January 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Composed the music for the video Idyllic Days.
Vocalist / Clarinetist at Michael Ormiston
April 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Recording session on the album Chintamani.
Performer at The Dave Smith Ensemble
September 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed the music of Cornelius Cardew at the ICA, London.
Performer at Michael Ormiston
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed live own material and 'The Alternatives' in London.
Musician / Performer
December 31, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Wrote new songs, trained in Kouomi technique, performed at acoustic venues in the London area.
Composer / Performer at Odette Daniel
June 1, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed music for the documentary 'Home is where the heart is'.
Studio Session Singer at Felix Wright
May 1, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Singing session for 'Wanna get some'.
Licensing / Music Licensing at Etrax
March 1, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for three tracks.
Licensing / Music Licensing at Music Source
February 1, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song 'Magica'.
Composer / Performer at CBC (Creative Business Centre) of London
December 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed soundtrack for animation video.
Licensing / Music Licensing at Supreme Lyrics
November 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song 'Globalized'.
Musician / Touring
December 31, 2005 - October 7, 2025
Touring Europe - concerts in UK, Italy, Sweden and France.
Artist / Album Release
December 31, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Released the 3rd CD album 'Smoke and tenderness'.
Performer at London venues
December 31, 2003 - October 7, 2025
Performing solo acoustic sets at various small venues in London.
Artist / Album Release
December 31, 2002 - October 7, 2025
Released the 2nd CD album 'A different kind of colour'.
Performer at London venues
December 31, 2001 - October 7, 2025
Solo acoustic performances in London.
Album Release
December 31, 2000 - October 7, 2025
Released the first album 'Education'.
Collaboration / Sound Designer at Gianluca Rosso
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Collaborating on sound design for several videos.
Composer
January 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for a beverage video commercial.
Music Composer at YouLicence.com
January 1, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Wrote music for a video commercial about autism treatment.
Composer at Indira Cesarine
January 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Composed the music for the video Idyllic Days.
Vocalist / Clarinetist (Session) at Michael Ormiston
April 1, 2010 - October 7, 2025
Recording session (vox + clarinet) on the album Chintamani.
Performer at Dave Smith Ensemble
September 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed the music of Cornelius Cardew at the ICA in London.
Performer at Michael Ormiston
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025
Performed live his own material and with 'The Alternatives' in London.
Musician / Performer
January 1, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Working on new songs and performing at acoustic venues in the London area.
Composer / Music for Documentary at Odette Daniel
June 30, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the music for the documentary 'Home is where the heart is'.
Studio Singer at Felix Wright
May 1, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Singing for the 'Wanna get some' studio session for a dance/house producer Felix Wright.
Licensing Deal Signer at Etrax
March 1, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for three different tracks.
Licensing Deal Signer at Music Source
February 1, 2007 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song 'Magica'.
Licensing Deal Signer at CBC (Creative Business Centre) London
November 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Signed licensing deal; soundtrack writing and performance for the animation video.
Composer / Soundtrack at CBC (Creative Business Centre) London
December 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for the animation video.
Touring Musician at Various Europe Tours
January 1, 2005 - October 7, 2025
Touring Europe performing in the UK, Italy, Sweden and France.
Artist / Album Release at Independent
January 1, 2004 - October 7, 2025
Released CD album 'Smoke and tenderness' (3rd album).
Performer at Various London Venues
January 1, 2003 - October 7, 2025
Performed solo acoustic sets in London.
Artist / Album Release at Independent
January 1, 2002 - October 7, 2025
Released 2nd CD album 'A different kind of colour'.
Performer at London venues
January 1, 2001 - October 7, 2025
Solo acoustic performances in London.
Album Release at Independent
January 1, 2000 - October 7, 2025
Released first album 'Education'.
Self-employed Musician at Self-employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Independent musician releasing albums, performing live and licensing music for film/TV.
Album Release - No shadow detected at Self-employed
December 31, 2013 - October 9, 2025
Released the album No shadow detected (2013).
Composer at Indira Cesarne (Idyllic Days)
December 31, 2012 - October 9, 2025
Composed the music for the video Idyllic Days.
Vocalist/Clarinet Recording Session at Michael Ormiston
April 30, 2010 - October 9, 2025
Vocal and clarinet recording session on the Chintamani album.
Performer at Dave Smith Ensemble
September 30, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Performed the music of Cornelius Cardew at the ICA, London.
Performer at Michael Ormiston
January 31, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Performed own material and with The Alternatives in London.
Musician / Songwriter at Self-employed
December 31, 2008 - October 9, 2025
Wrote new songs, trained in Khoomi technique, performed at acoustic venues in London.
Composer / Music for Documentary at Odette Daniel
June 30, 2007 - October 9, 2025
Wrote and performed the music for the documentary Home is where the heart is.
Vocalist at Felix Wright
May 31, 2007 - October 9, 2025
Studio session for the track Wanna get some (dance/house).
Licensing Artist at Etrax
March 31, 2007 - October 9, 2025
Licensing deal for three tracks with UK music library Etrax.
Licensing Artist at Music Source
February 28, 2007 - October 9, 2025
Licensing deal for the song Magica with US music library Music Source.
Composer / Soundtrack at CBC (London)
December 31, 2006 - October 9, 2025
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for the CBC animation video.
Licensing Artist at Supreme Lyrics
November 30, 2006 - October 9, 2025
Licensing deal for the song Globalized.
Touring Musician at Self-employed
December 31, 2005 - October 9, 2025
Touring Europe: UK, Italy, Sweden, France.
Singer / Album Release at Self-employed
December 31, 2004 - October 9, 2025
Released the 3rd CD album Smoke and tenderness.
Solo Acoustic Performer at Various London Venues
December 31, 2003 - October 9, 2025
Performing in London (solo acoustic) at small venues.
Album Release - A different kind of colour at Self-employed
December 31, 2002 - October 9, 2025
Released the 2nd CD album A different kind of colour.
Solo Acoustic Performer at Self-employed / London Venues
December 31, 2001 - October 9, 2025
Performing in London (solo acoustic) at small venues.
Album Release - Education at Self-employed
December 31, 2000 - October 9, 2025
Released the first album Education.
Music Artist / Singer at Self-Produced
January 1, 2013 - Present
Released the album No shadow detected.
Composer at Indira Cesarine
December 31, 2012 - October 9, 2025
Composed the music for the video Idyllic Days by Indira Cesarine.
Vocalist / Clarinet Recording Session at Michael Ormiston
April 30, 2010 - October 9, 2025
Vocal and clarinet recording session on the album Chintamani.
Performer at Dave Smith Ensemble
September 30, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Performed the music of Cornelius Cardew at the ICA, London.
Performer at Michael Ormiston
January 31, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Performed own material as well as with 'The Alternatives' in London.
Musician / Songwriter at Self-Employed
December 31, 2008 - October 9, 2025
Working on new songs, training in Khoomi technique, and performing at acoustic venues in the London area.
Composer / Music for Documentary at Odette Daniel (documentary) – Home is where the heart is
June 30, 2007 - October 9, 2025
Wrote and performed the music for the documentary Home is where the heart is.
Vocalist (Studio Session) at Felix Wright
May 31, 2007 - October 9, 2025
"Wanna get some" studio session for the dance/house producer Felix Wright.
Licensing / Licensing Deals at Etrax
March 31, 2007 - October 9, 2025
Signed licensing deal for three different tracks with UK music library Etrax.
Licensing / Licensing Deals at Music Source
February 28, 2007 - October 9, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song 'Magica' with US music library Music Source.
Composer / Soundtrack at CBC (Creative Business Centre) London
December 31, 2006 - October 9, 2025
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for the animation video of CBC London.
Licensing / Licensing Deals at Supreme Lyrics (Canada)
November 30, 2006 - October 9, 2025
Signed licensing deal for the song 'Globalized' with Supreme Lyrics.
Touring Artist / Concerts at Europe Tour
December 31, 2005 - October 9, 2025
Touring Europe with concerts in the UK, Italy, Sweden and France.
Musician / Album Release at Self-Produced
December 31, 2004 - October 9, 2025
Released the 3rd CD album 'Smoke and tenderness'.
Performer at London Venues
December 31, 2003 - October 9, 2025
Solo acoustic sets at various small venues in London.
Musician / Album Release at Self-Produced
December 31, 2002 - October 9, 2025
Released the 2nd CD album 'A different kind of colour'.
Performer (Solo Acoustic) at London
December 31, 2001 - October 9, 2025
Performed in London (solo acoustic set) at several small venues.
Musician / Album Release at Self-Produced
December 31, 2000 - October 9, 2025
Released the first album 'Education'.
Sound Designer / Collaborator at Gianluca Rosso (Video Maker)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Collaborating on multiple videos since 2015, providing sound design and audio post-production.
Composer / Music Writer at Video commercial (beverage)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Wrote music for a beverage commercial in 2014.
Composer / Music Writer at Video commercial (autism treatment)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Wrote music for a video commercial through youlicence.com in 2013.
Composer at Indira Cesarine - Idyllic Days
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Composed the music for the video 'Idyllic Days' by Indira Cesarine.
Vox/Clarinet Recording Session at Michael Ormiston - Chintamani
April 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010
Recording session (vox + clarinet) for the album Chintamani.
Performer at Dave Smith Ensemble - The Music of Cornelius Cardew
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009
Performed with the Dave Smith Ensemble at the ICA London.
Live Performer at The Alternatives / Michael Ormiston
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Performed live with Michael Ormiston in London.
Musician / Songwriter at Various London acoustic venues
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Working on new songs; performed at acoustic venues in London.
Composer / Music for Documentary at Odette Daniel - Home is where the heart is
June 30, 2007 - June 30, 2007
Wrote and performed the music for the documentary Home is where the heart is.
Session Singer at Felix Wright - 'Wanna Get Some'
May 31, 2007 - May 31, 2007
Studio session (singing) for the dance/house music producer Felix Wright.
Licensing / Music Licensing at Etrax
March 31, 2007 - March 31, 2007
Signed licensing deals for three tracks with UK music library Etrax.
Licensing / Music Licensing at Music Source
February 28, 2007 - February 28, 2007
Signed licensing deal for the song Magica with US library Music Source.
Composer / Soundtrack at CBC London - Creative Business Centre
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for the CBC animation video.
Singer / Licensing at Supreme Lyrics
November 30, 2006 - November 30, 2006
Signed a licensing deal for the song Globalized.
Touring Musician at Europe Tour
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
touring Europe: UK, Italy, Sweden and France.
Musician / Album Release at Education
December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Released the first album 'Education'.
Album Release at A Different Kind of Colour
December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Released the second CD album 'A different kind of colour'.
Album Release at Smoke and Tenderness
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Released the 3rd CD album 'Smoke and tenderness'.
Solo Acoustic Performer at London Venues
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Performed solo acoustic sets in London.
Solo Acoustic Performer at London Venues
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Performed solo acoustic sets in London.
Gigs / Acoustic Shows at London area venues
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Acoustic gigs in the London area.
Sound Designer at Gianluca Rosso – Video Maker
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Collaborating on sound design for several videos.
Composer at Video commercial (beverage)
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Wrote music for a beverage video advertisement.
Composer at Video commercial via youlicence.com
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Wrote music for a video commercial about autism treatment.
Composer at Indira Cesarine – Idyllic Days
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Composed music for video 'Idyllic Days'.
Recording Session (Vocals + Clarinet) at Michael Ormiston – Album Chintamani
April 30, 2010 - April 30, 2010
Recording session on the album Chintamani.
Performer at The Dave Smith Ensemble
September 30, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Performed the music of Cornelius Cardew at the ICA, London.
Performer at The Alternatives with Michael Ormiston
January 31, 2009 - January 31, 2009
Performed live his own material and with The Alternatives in London.
Musician at London Acoustic Venues
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Wrote new songs; trained in Khoomi technique; performed at acoustic venues in the London area.
Composer / Musician at Documentary 'Home is where the heart is'
June 30, 2007 - June 30, 2007
Wrote and performed the music for the documentary by Odette Daniel.
Singer (Studio Session) at Felix Wright
May 31, 2007 - May 31, 2007
Studio session for the track Wanna Get Some.
Songwriter / Licensing at Etrax (UK music library)
March 31, 2007 - March 31, 2007
Signed licensing deal for three tracks.
Songwriter / Licensing at Music Source (US)
February 28, 2007 - February 28, 2007
Signed licensing deal for the song Magica.
Composer / Soundtrack at CBC Animation (London)
December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for the CBC animation video.
Songwriter / Licensing at Supreme Lyrics (Canada)
November 30, 2006 - November 30, 2006
Signed licensing deal for the song Globalized.
Musician / Touring Artist at Europe Tour
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Touring Europe with concerts in UK, Italy, Sweden and France.
Recording Artist at Self
December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Released the 3rd CD album Smoke and Tenderness.
Live Performer (Solo Acoustic) at London Venues
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Performed solo acoustic sets in London at several small venues.
Recording Artist at Self
December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Released the 2nd CD album A different kind of colour.
Live Performer (Solo Acoustic) at London Venues
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Performed solo acoustic sets in London at several small venues.
Musician / Recording Artist at Self
December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Released first album Education.
Sound Designer / Music Composer at Gianluca Rosso (Video Maker)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025
Collaborating on multiple video projects, creating sound design and original music to complement visuals.
Composer / Music for Commercial at Video Commercial (Beverage)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Wrote music for a beverage advertisement.
Vocalist / Clarinetist (Recording Session) at Michael Ormiston – Chintamani
April 1, 2010 - April 30, 2010
Recorded vocals and clarinet for the album Chintamani by Michael Ormiston.
Musician / Live Performer
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Wrote new songs, trained in the Koomi technique, and performed at acoustic venues around London.
Licensing / Licensing Deal at Etrax (UK music library)
March 1, 2007 - March 31, 2007
Signed a licensing deal for three tracks.
Licensing / Licensing Deal at Music Source
February 1, 2007 - February 28, 2007
Signed a licensing deal for the song Magica.
Composer / Soundtrack at CBC London (Creative Business Centre)
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for the animation video for CBC London.
Licensing / Licensing Deal at Supreme Lyrics
November 1, 2006 - November 30, 2006
Signed licensing deal for the song Globalized with Supreme Lyrics (Canada).
Live Performer / Touring Artist
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Touring Europe with concerts in UK, Italy, Sweden and France.
Album Release at Smoke and Tenderness (CD)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Released the 3rd CD album 'Smoke and Tenderness'.
Album Release at A Different Kind of Colour (CD)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Released the 2nd CD album 'A Different Kind of Colour'.
Sound Designer / Collaborator at Gianluca Rosso (Video Maker)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025
Collaborated on multiple videos providing sound design.
Composer at Independent project (Video Commercial)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Wrote music for a beverage video commercial.
Musician at The Dave Smith Ensemble
September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2009
Performed the music of Cornelius Cardew at the ICA, London.
Musician/Performer at Various
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Wrote new songs, trained in Khoomi technique, performed acoustic gigs in the London area.
Composer/Performer at Odette Daniel (Documentary)
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
Wrote and performed the music for the documentary 'Home is where the heart is'.
Licensing / Song Licensing at Etrax (UK Music Library)
March 1, 2007 - March 1, 2007
Licensing deal for three tracks with UK music library Etrax.
Licensing / Song Licensing at Music Source (US)
February 1, 2007 - February 1, 2007
Licensing deal for the song 'Magica'.
Composer / Soundtrack at CBC London (Animation)
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Wrote and performed the soundtrack for the CBC London animation video.
Licensing / Song Licensing at Supreme Lyrics (Canada)
November 1, 2006 - November 1, 2006
Licensing deal for the song 'Globalized'.
Musician / Album Release at Self / Independent
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Released the CD album 'Smoke and Tenderness'.
Musician / Album Release at Self / Independent
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Released the 2nd CD album 'A Different Kind of Colour'.
Musician / Album Release at Self / Independent
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Released the first album 'Education'.

Education

Guitar course at CPM Music School, Milan
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
D.A.M.S (Degree in Performing Arts) at University of Bologna
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
VIT program (singing, songwriting, composition, and music business) at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film course (Logic Pro) at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Khoomi & Bulgarian Singing Workshops at SOAS, University of London
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
Music for Film course (Logic Pro) – CBC course wrap-up at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
D.A.M.S (Study for the Performing Arts) at University of Bologna
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
Guitar course at CPM Milan
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
Musicians Institute program (VIT) at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Khoomi/Bulgarian singing workshops at SOAS
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
Logic Pro course at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
D.A.M.S (Performing Arts) at University of Bologna
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar Course at CPM Music School, Milan
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
SOAS Workshop: Khoomi and Bulgarian Singing at SOAS, University of London
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
Music for Film Course at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Musicians Institute Program (Los Angeles) – Singing, Songwriting, Composition & Music Business at Musicians Institute
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
D.A.M.S (Disciplines of Arts, Music and Show) at University of Bologna
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar course at CPM Milan
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Full-time student (Singing, Songwriting, Composition & Music Business) at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - October 7, 2025
Music for film course (Logic Pro) at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
SOAS Workshops: Khoomi and Bulgarian Singing at SOAS, University of London
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
Degree in Performing arts at University of Bologna
September 9, 1990 - May 10, 1994
D.A.M.S (Discipline of Arts, Music and Entertainment) – Performing Arts Degree at University of Bologna
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar course at CPM Music School
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
VIT (Singing, Songwriting, Composition and Music Business) at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film Course at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Khoomi workshop and Bulgarian singing at SOAS, University of London
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
D.A.M.S (Degree) at University of Bologna
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
VIT program (Singing, Songwriting, Composition, Music Business) at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Guitar course at CPM Milan
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Music for Film Course at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Khoomi Singing Workshop at SOAS
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
D.A.M.S (study for the performing arts) degree at University of Bologna, Italy
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar course at CPM Music School, Milan, Italy
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
VIT (Singing, Songwriting, Composition, and Music Business) program at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Khoomi / World Vocal Workshops at SOAS
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
Music for film course at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
D.A.M.S (Degree in Performing Arts) at University of Bologna, Italy
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
Guitar Course at CPM Music School, Milan, Italy
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
VIT Program (Singing, Songwriting, Composition & Music Business) at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 30, 1997
Music for Film Course (Logic Pro) at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Khoomi & Bulgarian Singing Workshops at SOAS, University of London
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
D.A.M.S in Performing Arts at University of Bologna
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar Course at CPM Milan
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Singing, Songwriting, Composition & Music Business at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles (VIT)
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film course at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Khoomi technique & Bulgarian Singing Workshops at SOAS
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
D.A.M.S (Discipline delle Arti, della Musica e dello Spettacolo) – degree at University of Bologna
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar course at CPM (Milan)
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Music for Film course at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Workshops: Khoomi (Michael Ormiston) and Bulgarian singing at SOAS
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
VIT program (Singing, Songwriting, Composition, and Music Business) at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
DAMs in Performing Arts at University of Bologna
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar Course at CPM Milan
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
VIT (Singing, Songwriting, Composition and Music Business) at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film course at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
SOAS Workshops: Khoomi and Bulgarian Singing at SOAS
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
D.A.M.S (Study for the Performing Arts) at University of Bologna
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
Guitar course at CPM (Music School) Milan
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
Full-time study: Singing, Songwriting, Composition and Music Business at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film Course at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Workshops (Khoomi) and Bulgarian Singing at SOAS
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
D.A.M.S (Performing Arts) at University of Bologna, Italy
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar course at CPM Music School, Milan
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
VIT program (Singing, Songwriting, Composition, and Music Business) at Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film course at London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Khoomi technique workshop at SOAS, London
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007

Qualifications

Guitar course
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
D.A.M.S (Degree in Performing Arts)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
VIT program (singing, songwriting, composition, and music business)
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film course (Logic Pro)
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Khoomi & Bulgarian Singing Workshops
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
Licensing deal with Music Source (US library)
February 1, 2007 - February 28, 2007
Licensing deal with Etrax (UK music library)
March 1, 2007 - March 31, 2007
Licensing deal with Supreme Lyrics (Canada)
November 1, 2006 - November 30, 2006
Licensing deal - Magica
February 1, 2007 - February 28, 2007
Licensing deal - three tracks with Etrax
March 1, 2007 - March 31, 2007
Licensing deal - Globalized
November 1, 2006 - November 30, 2006
D.A.M.S (Disciplines of Arts, Music and Show)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar course
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
Full-time study: Singing, Songwriting, Composition & Music Business
January 1, 1997 - October 7, 2025
Music for film course (Logic Pro)
December 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
SOAS Workshops: Khoomi and Bulgarian Singing
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
TEFL/TESOL Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
D.A.M.S (Discipline of Arts, Music and Entertainment) – Performing Arts Degree
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar Course
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
VIT (Singing, Songwriting, Composition and Music Business)
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film Course
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Khoomi workshop and Bulgarian singing
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
Music for Film Course
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Khoomi Singing Workshop
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
D.A.M.S (Degree in Performing Arts)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
Guitar Course
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
VIT Program (Singing, Songwriting, Composition & Music Business)
January 1, 1997 - November 30, 1997
Music for Film Course (Logic Pro)
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Khoomi & Bulgarian Singing Workshops
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007
DAMs in Performing Arts
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar Course
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
VIT (Singing, Songwriting, Composition and Music Business)
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film course
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
SOAS Workshops: Khoomi and Bulgarian Singing
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
D.A.M.S (Study for the Performing Arts) - University of Bologna (Italy)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1994
Guitar course - CPM Milan (Italy)
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989
Full-time study: Singing, Songwriting, Composition and Music Business - Musicians Institute, Los Angeles
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film Course - London Academy of Media, Film & TV
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Workshops (Khoomi) and Bulgarian Singing - SOAS
June 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
D.A.M.S (Performing Arts) degree
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Guitar course
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989
VIT Program (Singing, Songwriting, Composition, and Music Business)
January 1, 1997 - November 1, 1997
Music for Film course
December 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Khoomi technique workshop
June 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Financial Services