Hi, I’m Seiya Smolnikova, a versatile sound professional and musician specializing in sound engineering, production, and audio-visual storytelling. I help creators and businesses bring their projects to life through high-quality sound design, professional recording, and custom musical scores. As a classically trained violinist, I blend live performance with modern production to craft immersive audio experiences. Whether I’m writing scores for musicians, recording myself for a soundtrack, or editing audio for maximum impact, I focus on sonic detail and emotional resonance. I also have video editing experience to understand the crucial rhythm between picture and sound, ensuring a seamless final product. I’m dedicated to turning creative concepts into immersive audio experiences.

Seiia Smolnikova

Hi, I’m Seiya Smolnikova, a versatile sound professional and musician specializing in sound engineering, production, and audio-visual storytelling. I help creators and businesses bring their projects to life through high-quality sound design, professional recording, and custom musical scores. As a classically trained violinist, I blend live performance with modern production to craft immersive audio experiences. Whether I’m writing scores for musicians, recording myself for a soundtrack, or editing audio for maximum impact, I focus on sonic detail and emotional resonance. I also have video editing experience to understand the crucial rhythm between picture and sound, ensuring a seamless final product. I’m dedicated to turning creative concepts into immersive audio experiences.

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Hi, I’m Seiya Smolnikova, a versatile sound professional and musician specializing in sound engineering, production, and audio-visual storytelling. I help creators and businesses bring their projects to life through high-quality sound design, professional recording, and custom musical scores. As a classically trained violinist, I blend live performance with modern production to craft immersive audio experiences.

Whether I’m writing scores for musicians, recording myself for a soundtrack, or editing audio for maximum impact, I focus on sonic detail and emotional resonance. I also have video editing experience to understand the crucial rhythm between picture and sound, ensuring a seamless final product. I’m dedicated to turning creative concepts into immersive audio experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Engineer at Independent / Freelance Studio
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Working with musicians as a sound engineer, recording in a studio, and mixing; focus on field & studio recording, audio post-production, and sonic detail.
Sound Engineer, Musician, and Producer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Work with musicians as a sound engineer, recording in a studio, mixing and mastering, audio post-production, sound design, and music scoring. Also engaged in video editing to create immersive audio-visual storytelling for clients, focusing on sonic detail and emotional resonance.
Sound Engineer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Work with musicians as a sound engineer, recording in a studio, and mixing for various projects (ongoing).
Sound Engineer / Freelancer at Self-Employed / Freelance Projects
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Sound recording of a concert.
Sound Engineer at Freelance / Collaborations
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Working with musicians as a sound engineer, recording in a studio, mixing and mastering pre-recorded multi-tracks / online materials.
Composer & Violinist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Composed and arranged scores for multiple instruments; performed as violinist; recorded myself.

Education

Mundus Joint Master Degree at Jean Monnet University; Universidade Católica Portuguesa; University of Silesia in Katowice
January 1, 2025 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering at Saint Petersburg University of Humanities and Social Sciences
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Secondary Education at Comprehensive School and Specialized Musical Training (Music Theory)
January 1, 2009 - February 24, 2026
Eras Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree at Jean Monnet University
January 1, 2025 - March 9, 2026
Eras Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree at Universidad Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 2025 - March 9, 2026
Eras Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree at University of Silesia in Katowice
January 1, 2025 - March 9, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering at Saint Petersburg University of Humanities and Social Sciences
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Secondary Education at Comprehensive School with specialized musical training
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) in Digital Creativity at Université Jean Monnet, Saint-Étienne
January 1, 2025 - March 9, 2026
EMJMD Semester 2 – Digital Creativity at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
January 1, 2025 - March 9, 2026
EMJMD Semester 3 – Digital Creativity at University of Silesia in Katowice
January 1, 2025 - March 9, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Sound Engineering at Saint Petersburg University of Humanities and Social Sciences
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Secondary Education with specialization in Music (Violin & Music Theory) at Comprehensive School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2020
Joint Master Degree at Jean Monnet University / Universidad Católica Portuguesa / University of Silesia in Katowice
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering at Saint Petersburg University of Humanities and Social Sciences
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Secondary Education at Comprehensive School (specialized musical training)
January 1, 2009 - March 13, 2026
EMJM Digital Creativity (Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree) at Jean Monnet University, Saint-Étienne; Université Catholique Portugaise, Porto; University of Silesia in Katowice
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Sound Engineering at Saint Petersburg University of Humanities and Social Sciences
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Secondary Education at Comprehensive School and Specialized Musical Training (Violin & Music Theory)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Joint Master Degree (Mundus)
January 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Secondary Education (Music Specialization)
January 1, 2009 - March 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services