Hi, I'm Athanasios Karakantas or simply Thanos, a versatile composer, arranger, and tonmeister based in Berlin. My experience spans jazz, classical, and modern popular music, specializing in recording and producing demanding genres (classical, jazz, orchestral and rock). I combine a deep understanding of music theory with modern digital audio workstations and notation software to produce high-quality results, whilst enhancing the performance before the mic. My specialties also include being a multi-instrumentalist with perfect pitch, which means I can also contribute sonically and musically to any project (re-record, replace or add parts). I've worked on a wide range of projects, from solo instruments to 3D audio and from classical music to film and electronic music and I'm looking forward to expanding my experience, vis-a-vis working with you!

Athanasios (Thanos) Karakantas

Hi, I'm Athanasios Karakantas or simply Thanos, a versatile composer, arranger, and tonmeister based in Berlin. My experience spans jazz, classical, and modern popular music, specializing in recording and producing demanding genres (classical, jazz, orchestral and rock). I combine a deep understanding of music theory with modern digital audio workstations and notation software to produce high-quality results, whilst enhancing the performance before the mic. My specialties also include being a multi-instrumentalist with perfect pitch, which means I can also contribute sonically and musically to any project (re-record, replace or add parts). I've worked on a wide range of projects, from solo instruments to 3D audio and from classical music to film and electronic music and I'm looking forward to expanding my experience, vis-a-vis working with you!

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Hi, I’m Athanasios Karakantas or simply Thanos, a versatile composer, arranger, and tonmeister based in Berlin. My experience spans jazz, classical, and modern popular music, specializing in recording and producing demanding genres (classical, jazz, orchestral and rock). I combine a deep understanding of music theory with modern digital audio workstations and notation software to produce high-quality results, whilst enhancing the performance before the mic. My specialties also include being a multi-instrumentalist with perfect pitch, which means I can also contribute sonically and musically to any project (re-record, replace or add parts).

I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, from solo instruments to 3D audio and from classical music to film and electronic music and I’m looking forward to expanding my experience, vis-a-vis working with you!

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Tonmeister, Arranger, Composer at Freelance
August 1, 2018 - Present
Mostly recording and production but occasionally also arranging and some times composing
Tonmeister at Deutsche Oper Berlin
January 15, 2024 - Present
Advanced musical live mixing, using the score as the main guide of my work
Music Teacher at Piano, Electric Bass (main instrument), Guitar, Music Theory
January 1, 2012 - Present
Classical, Jazz, Contemporary, Ear training
Music Performer at Freelance
September 1, 2005 - Present
Mostly Electric Bass, also Keyboards, Piano and El. Guitar
Tonmeister at Deutsche Oper Berlin
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for FOH operation, wireless technology management, recording, QLab playback, and post-production for large-scale productions.
Freelance Tonmeister & Producer
January 1, 2018 - Present
Recorded, mixed, and mastered various vocal and instrumental projects, including choirs and musicals since 2018.
Field Recording & Editing at TU Berlin
December 31, 2022 - July 24, 2025
Captured immersive recordings for research and performance applications.
Musical Performance at Freelance
September 22, 2005 - Present
More than 400 live concerts as a pianist, keyboardist, bassist and guitarist, singing the occasional backing vocals here and there and spanning a wide variety of genres (jazz, fusion, rock, reggae, pop, classical, experimental etc.)

Education

Tonmeister Bachelor at University of Arts Berlin
September 1, 2014 - February 28, 2019
Advanced musical Theory, mandatory instruments (Piano, El. Bass), scientific theory for sound and waves, sound engineering & production (main focus), arranging
Tonmeister Master at University of Arts Berlin
July 24, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Informatics and Telecommunications Bachelor at University of Athens
September 1, 2005 - February 28, 2013
Computer Science, Programming, Physics, Maths, Electronics
Piano Diploma at Skalkottas Music Conservatory, Athens
January 1, 1994 - July 20, 2007
Piano training in a conservatory from a really young age
Advance music theory and composition (historical and modern) at Skalkottas Music Conservatory, Athens
July 24, 2025 - July 24, 2025
No degree, Jazz Piano and Harmony at Skalkottas Music Conservarory, Athens
September 1, 2007 - July 31, 2009
Private Lessons with legendary jazz pianist Markos Alexiou
M.A. Tonmeister at Universität der Künste Berlin
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
B.A. Jazz Performance at Jazz Institut Berlin
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
B.A. Tonmeister at UdK Berlin
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other