Hi, I’m Tiara Fernando. I recently graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a BA in Music and Sound Design. I’m passionate about how music can support wellbeing and community, and I relish creating music for screen. I’ve worked on projects like Queen’s Radio and Aetherial Material, and I thrive in adapting my work to podcasts, fictional TV, and documentary-style film. Building a sound landscape that supports a narrative excites me, and I’m eager to continue developing this skill.

Tiara Fernando

Hi, I’m Tiara Fernando. I recently graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a BA in Music and Sound Design. I’m passionate about how music can support wellbeing and community, and I relish creating music for screen. I’ve worked on projects like Queen’s Radio and Aetherial Material, and I thrive in adapting my work to podcasts, fictional TV, and documentary-style film. Building a sound landscape that supports a narrative excites me, and I’m eager to continue developing this skill.

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Hi, I’m Tiara Fernando. I recently graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a BA in Music and Sound Design. I’m passionate about how music can support wellbeing and community, and I relish creating music for screen. I’ve worked on projects like Queen’s Radio and Aetherial Material, and I thrive in adapting my work to podcasts, fictional TV, and documentary-style film. Building a sound landscape that supports a narrative excites me, and I’m eager to continue developing this skill.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Audio Producer at Scream Play Podcast
June 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Editing different comps of audio from voice actors; sourcing sounds, music, foley; composing music and creating SFX; mixing and sound designing.
Microphone Assistant at UpLift Performing Arts
October 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Turning microphones on and off; assisting with putting microphones on and off actors/actresses; high pressure environment.
Tech Team at Queen’s Radio
April 30, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Live recording for documentaries; editing and mixing radio shows (Good News Scoop); good knowledge of Pro Tools; rigging equipment for live gigs (Underground).
Composer at Aethereal Material
December 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Using recordings from Blackbox sessions with an adult learning-disabled group to create a speech to song illusion composition called ‘The Vernacular of Voices’; accompanying the recording session on bass guitar; included as part of the NI Science Festival 2024.
Production Assistant at Tinderbox
October 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Creating sound design for social media; audio post-production for interview clips for social media; shadowing the show’s sound designer and sound operator on show days; assisting set production, light and sound operators, and creative producer.
Sound Team at Narthana 2023
June 30, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Sound operator (controlling mics and music cues); mixing and balancing music tracks.
Maths and English Tutor at My Talented Tutor Langley
March 31, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Year 3 Mathematics and English; Year 6 Mathematics SATs.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
June 30, 2024 - October 15, 2025
TA for music and movement classes with children aged 4-7; TA for music theory, aural and choir classes with children aged 5-8; TA for music theory and aural classes with children aged 8-18; Shadowing one-to-one piano teaching.
Teaching Assistant at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
September 1, 2024 - Present
TA for music and movement classes with children aged 4-7; TA for music theory, aural and choir classes with children aged 5-8; TA for music theory and aural classes with children aged 8-18; Covering one-to-one piano lessons.
Tutor at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
January 1, 2025 - Present
Teaching Grade 1 music theory; Classes range between 8-12 pupils; Teaching topics, creating extra resources and games; Marking and feedback for quizzes; Aural prep for theory or practical exams.
Classroom Assistant at St Mary’s Star of the Sea
September 1, 2024 - Present
Classroom assistant in a P4/5 class; Paired with a special needs child including: Continuous and persistent encouragement to complete tasks and activities; Sensory walks to help with concentration; Practicing methods to help with anxiety; Planning activities for the sensory room for autism and to help with focus.
Tech team at Queen’s Radio
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Live recording for documentaries; Editing and mixing radio shows; Pro Tools knowledge; Rigging equipment for live gigs.
Sound operator at Narthana
June 30, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Sound operator (controls mics and music cues); Mixing and balancing music tracks.
Production assistant at Tinderbox
October 31, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Creating sound design for social media; Audio post-production for interview clips for social media; Shadowing the show’s sound designer and sound operator; Assisted set production, light and sound operators, and creative producer.
Composer at Aethereal Material
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Using recordings from Blackbox sessions with an adult learning-disabled group to create a speech-to-song illusion composition called ‘The Vernacular of Voices’; Accompanying the recording session on bass guitar; Included as part of the NI Science Festival 2024.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
TA for music and movement classes (ages 4-7); TA for music theory, aural and choir classes (ages 5-8); TA for music theory and aural classes (ages 8-18); Shadowing one-to-one piano teaching.
Classroom Assistant at St Mary’s Star of the Sea
September 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
Classroom assistant in a P4/5 class; Support for a child with special needs; used continuous encouragement, sensory walks, and routines to support focus and anxiety management; planning sensory room activities.
Microphone Assistant at UpLift Performing Arts
October 31, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Turning microphones on/off; Assisting with putting microphones on and off actors; Operated in a high-pressure environment.
Teaching Assistant at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
September 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
Teaching Assistant from September 2024 to present; covering one-to-one piano lessons; assisting with music theory and aural classes; supporting across age groups.
Tutor at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
January 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Teaching Grade 1 music theory; classes 8-12 pupils; creating resources and games; marking and feedback for quizzes; aural prep for exams.
Audio Producer at Scream Play Podcast
June 30, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Editing different comps of audio from voice actors; Sourcing sounds, music, Foley; Composing music and creating SFX; Mixing and sound design.
Tech Team at Queen’s Radio
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Live recording for documentaries; editing and mixing radio shows (Good News Scoop); good knowledge of Pro Tools; rigging equipment for live gigs (Underground).
Sound Operator at Narthana 2023
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Narthana is a yearly Sri Lankan cultural dance show; sound operator (controlling mics and music cues); mixing and balancing music tracks.
Composer at Aetherial Material
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Using recordings from Blackbox sessions with an adult learning-disabled group to create a speech-to-song illusion composition called ‘The Vernacular of Voices’; accompanied the recording session on bass guitar; included as part of the NI Science Festival 2024.
Maths and English Tutor at My Talented Tutor Langley
December 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Year 3 Mathematics and English; Year 6 Mathematics SATs.

Education

GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s University Belfast
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Music and Sound Design (2:1) at Queen’s University Belfast
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s University Belfast
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s University Belfast
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024

Qualifications

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
TES Child Protection in Education - Music
January 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
OpenLearn Courses: Recording Music and Sound
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025
Grade 7 Piano (ABRSM)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
OpenLearn Courses: Recording Music and Sound
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
TES: Child Protection in Education - Music
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 1, 2018 - January 4, 2026
OpenLearn Course: Recording music and Sound
January 1, 2020 - January 4, 2026
Tes: Child Protection in Education- Music
January 1, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
OpenLearn Courses: Recording music and Sound
January 1, 2020 - January 5, 2026
TES: Child Protection in Education - Music
January 1, 2025 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet