I'm a Manchester-based composer, music producer and Ableton Certified Trainer with over 20 years in the music industry. I compose original music for film, brands and interactive media — from synth-driven scores to songwriting collaborations at an international level. Recent work includes scoring a Berlin independent film heading to the 2026–27 festival circuit, co-writing on the Ireland entry for Eurovision 2025, and collaborating with DWB Publishing on K-pop briefs, with one track currently in artist discussions. Before going independent, I spent nearly a decade as Ableton's UK & Ireland Brand Manager, working directly with artists including Jon Hopkins, The Chemical Brothers, Rudimental and Dua Lipa. I'm an Ableton Certified Trainer — one of a small number worldwide — which means I deliver professional, stems-ready projects with full project files and zero shortcuts. All my work is human-composed. No AI, no samples without clearance, no grey areas.

Simon Lyon

I'm a Manchester-based composer, music producer and Ableton Certified Trainer with over 20 years in the music industry. I compose original music for film, brands and interactive media — from synth-driven scores to songwriting collaborations at an international level. Recent work includes scoring a Berlin independent film heading to the 2026–27 festival circuit, co-writing on the Ireland entry for Eurovision 2025, and collaborating with DWB Publishing on K-pop briefs, with one track currently in artist discussions. Before going independent, I spent nearly a decade as Ableton's UK & Ireland Brand Manager, working directly with artists including Jon Hopkins, The Chemical Brothers, Rudimental and Dua Lipa. I'm an Ableton Certified Trainer — one of a small number worldwide — which means I deliver professional, stems-ready projects with full project files and zero shortcuts. All my work is human-composed. No AI, no samples without clearance, no grey areas.

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I’m a Manchester-based composer, music producer and Ableton Certified Trainer with over 20 years in the music industry. I compose original music for film, brands and interactive media — from synth-driven scores to songwriting collaborations at an international level. Recent work includes scoring a Berlin independent film heading to the 2026–27 festival circuit, co-writing on the Ireland entry for Eurovision 2025, and collaborating with DWB Publishing on K-pop briefs, with one track currently in artist discussions.
Before going independent, I spent nearly a decade as Ableton’s UK & Ireland Brand Manager, working directly with artists including Jon Hopkins, The Chemical Brothers, Rudimental and Dua Lipa. I’m an Ableton Certified Trainer — one of a small number worldwide — which means I deliver professional, stems-ready projects with full project files and zero shortcuts.
All my work is human-composed. No AI, no samples without clearance, no grey areas.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton (UK/IE) at Ableton
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
UK/IE Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton; responsible for brand messaging, relationship building with artists and social media creators, and supporting education sales and training initiatives.
Music Producer and Songwriter at Ableton
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Brand Manager / Product Specialist for Ableton; led music production and songwriting projects, built relationships with high-profile artists and social media content creators, and contributed to marketing, education sales, and artist liaison.
Brand Manager / Product Specialist at Ableton
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024
UK/IE Brand Manager and Product Specialist for Ableton. Led brand initiatives, education outreach, and product engagement across the UK and Ireland. Built relationships with high-level artists and social media content creators; delivered training, workshops, and education sales support; represented Ableton as a certified trainer and coordinated artist liaison activities.
Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton at Ableton
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024
UK/IE Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton; built relationships with high-profile artists and social media content creators; contributed to education sales and marketing; collaborated with project management, training, artist liaison, marketing and education sales.
Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton (UK/IE) at Ableton
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024
Brand management and product specialist activities across the UK and Ireland; forged relationships with high-level artists and social media content creators; led training and education sales initiatives; role dissolved due to company reorganisation.
Brand Manager / Product Specialist for Ableton at Ableton
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024
UK/IE Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton (2015-2024). Also served as Ableton Certified Trainer (2013 - present).
Brand Manager/Product Specialist at Ableton
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024
UK/IE Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton (2015-2024). Responsible for brand strategy and product positioning across the UK and Ireland, driving education sales and building relationships with high-profile artists and social media creators. Delivered training sessions, coordinated artist liaison, and collaborated with marketing to align campaigns with contemporary music culture. Recognised for expert knowledge and communication skills officially endorsed by Ableton (Berlin, Oct 2013). Role concluded in 2024 due to company re-organisation.
Ableton Certified Trainer at Ableton
January 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
Certified trainer providing Ableton Live training, workshops and education programs; presenting and interviewing; involved in podcast and video production for YouTube channels; ongoing since 2013.

Education

BA Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
June 1, 1998
Post Graduate Certificate of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University
June 1, 2001
Music Teaching
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Music Education) at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Ableton Certified Trainer
October 1, 2013
Ableton authenticated qualification
Ableton Certified Trainer
October 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
Berlin Certification
October 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
Ableton Certification
January 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
Ableton Certified Trainer
January 1, 2013 - December 2, 2025
Ableton Certified Trainer
October 1, 2013 - December 9, 2025
Ableton Certified Trainer
January 1, 2013 - December 9, 2025
Certification in Ableton Training (Berlin, Germany)
October 1, 2013 - December 9, 2025
Ableton Certified Trainer
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2026
Ableton Certification - Berlin, Germany
October 1, 2013 - January 31, 2026
Ableton Certified Trainer
January 1, 2013 - March 2, 2026
Berlin Certification
October 1, 2013 - March 2, 2026
Ableton Certified Trainer
October 1, 2013 - March 19, 2026
Berlin Certification (Berlin, Germany) – October 2013
October 1, 2013 - March 19, 2026
Ableton Certification (Trainer)
October 1, 2013 - March 19, 2026
Ableton Certified Trainer
January 1, 2013 - March 19, 2026
Certification in Berlin, Germany
October 1, 2013 - March 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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