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Freelance composer and music director with 10+ years of experience creating original music for independent film, video games, and multimedia projects. Passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and translating creative direction into emotional, cinematic sound.…

Ayden Rogers

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Freelance composer and music director with 10+ years of experience creating original music for independent film, video games, and multimedia projects. Passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and translating creative direction into emotional, cinematic sound.…

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Freelance composer and music director with 10+ years of experience creating original music for independent film, video games, and multimedia projects. Passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and translating creative direction into emotional, cinematic sound.

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Work Experience

Academic / Study (Music Composition for Film, TV, and Video Games)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Trains in music composition for film, TV, and video games, covering music theory, orchestration, and production workflows. Gains hands-on experience with live-orchestra contexts and studies classical/jazz/improvisation approaches alongside scoring and audio production techniques.

Music Director & Pianist at Community Theater productions

January 1, 2023 - Present

Directed music for community theater productions and performed as a pianist. Worked within production timelines and collaborated with cast and production teams to support performances with musical direction and live playing.

Freelance Composer at Freelance

January 1, 2023 - Present

Composed original music for independent films, video games, and other creative projects. Created mockup cues using industry-standard DAWs, orchestrated music using production tools, and collaborated with directors and development teams to adapt music to evolving needs. Used VSTs for both scoring and sound design.

Musical Director & Pianist

January 1, 2023 - Present

Directs community theater music productions and performs as a pianist. Handles musical leadership for productions, with regular performance experience at events such as restaurants and weddings, and collaboration across varying ensemble genres.

Freelance Composer

January 1, 2023 - Present

Composes original music for independent films, video games, and other creative projects. Creates mock-up cues, collaborates with directors and development teams, and adapts music to evolving creative needs. Provides orchestration and sound design support using industry-standard software and a range of virtual instruments/VSTs. Delivers music-ready audio tracks tailored to story and production requirements.

Private Music Instructor (Piano) at Private lessons

January 1, 2019 - Present

Taught private music lessons to beginner students, covering foundational music skills and performance basics across multiple styles.

Performer (Piano; various events) at Restaurants, weddings, and events

January 1, 2019 - Present

Performed regularly in a variety of settings including restaurants and weddings, collaborating with different groups and adapting across genres.

Private Music Teacher

January 1, 2019 - Present

Teaches private music lessons to beginner students, drawing on classical, jazz, improvisation, and music theory training. Helps students build foundational skills through structured instruction and practice planning.

Studio Pianist (Live sessions) at John Mario Piano Studio

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023

Composed original music for projects during studio time and performed/orchestrated work using industry standard software. Completed mock-up cue delivery and supported scoring workflows through VST-based production and orchestration practice.