Italian short film by Mattias Cetra completed 2026
- Audio Mixer
- Bassist
- Composer
- +4
Daren Burns
- Pasadena, United States
- 10 projects
Hi, I'm Daren Burns, a passionate musician, composer, and educator with extensive experience in both performance and teaching.
About
Hi, I’m Daren Burns, a passionate musician, composer, and educator with extensive experience in both performance and teaching. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working in diverse musical settings and educational environments, guiding students through their musical journeys while also performing and composing professionally.
I have a strong background in jazz and electric jazz, and I’ve led music departments in Beijing schools, combining my love for music with my teaching expertise. I’m always excited to bring creativity and passion into each project, whether it’s developing curricula, organizing performances, or collaborating with fellow musicians.
- Joined July 2025
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Projects · 10
Italian short film by Mattias Cetra completed 2026
- Composer
Pop/Rock track with World Elements and nods to Peter Gabriel, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Brian Eno, and Robert Fripp.
- Audio Engineer
- Audio Mixer
- Composer
- +2
Intense track written for a dystopian film. Intense images and epic.
- Audio Mixer
- Bassist
- Composer
- +4
Contemporary music with a laidback groove.
- Audio Mixer
- Bassist
- Composer
- +4
Quick feeling electronic groove with a dub reggae bassline. Using a fretless bass as the melodic instrument
- Audio Engineer
- Bassist
- Composer
- +4
Simple diatonic song reminiscent of the video games of the 80’s and 90’s. Consists of simple set of chip tune voices: drums, bass, arpeggiated chords, melody, plus some 80’s style video game sound effects.
- Audio Mixer
- Composer
- Music Composer
- +3
Symphonic glitch music for a science fiction movie. Experimentation with symphonic colors and electronica.
- Audio Mixer
- Composer
- Music Composer
- +3
Retro Pop/Rock Instrumental guitar track with horns.
- Audio Mixer
- Bassist
- Composer
- +5
Dark and melancholy track produced as an homage to Jaco and Bill Laswell, Solo fretless bass, bass harmonics loop, w/ percussion and synth drone.
- Audio Mixer
- Bassist
- Composer
- +4
Work experience· 42 roles
Head of Performing Arts, Full-time Music Instructor · British School of Beijing, ShunyiJan 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Arts department head overseeing all arts disciplines; managed a team of seven in visual art, drama, and music; managed instrumental program in primary with eleven specialist teachers; implemented online teaching during China virus outbreak; taught Primary, Lower Secondary and Secondary Cambridge and DP music; ran the jazz, primary and secondary orchestra, and secondary choir; oversaw campus productions including musicals like The Addams Family and Guys and Dolls; brought guest artists to the school; worked with the Juilliard Creative Classroom curriculum; organized concerts and events on and off campus; developed, revamped, and implemented music curriculum across primary and secondary schools; actively recruited students to the music department; participated in faculty committees and departmental meetings.
Head of Performing Arts, Full-time Music Instructor · British School of Beijing, ShunyiJan 2022 – Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Oversaw all arts disciplines as arts department head, managing a team across visual arts, drama, and music. Managed instrumental programs with specialist teachers and implemented online teaching during the China virus outbreak. Taught Primary, Lower Secondary, and Secondary Cambridge and DP music curricula. Directed jazz, orchestra, and choir ensembles, and supervised campus musical productions including The Addams Family and Guys and Dolls. Collaborated with Juilliard Creative Classroom curriculum, organized concerts on and off campus, revamped music curriculum, and actively recruited students. Participated in faculty committees and departmental meetings.
Head of Performing Arts, Full-time Music Instructor · British School of Beijing, ShunyiJan 2022 – Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Oversaw the entire arts department including visual art, drama, and music. Managed a team of seven arts specialists and eleven instrumental teachers. Implemented online teaching during the China virus outbreak. Taught Primary, Lower Secondary and Secondary Cambridge and DP music programs. Led jazz, orchestras, and choir ensembles. Organized campus productions and brought guest artists. Worked with Juilliard Creative Classroom curriculum. Revamped and implemented music curriculum across all levels and actively recruited students to the music department.
Head of Performing Arts, Full-time Music Instructor · British School of Beijing, ShunyiJan 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Head of Performing Arts, Full-time Music Instructor · British School of Beijing, ShunyiJan 2022 – Dec 2025 · 4 yrs
Head of Arts Department, Full-time Music Instructor · Chaoyang Kaiwen AcademyJan 2017 – Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Head of Arts Department, Full-time Music Instructor · Chaoyang Kaiwen AcademyJan 2017 – Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Head of Arts Department, Full-time Music Instructor · Chaoyang Kaiwen AcademyJan 2017 – Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Education· 15
MEd · Moreland University Washington D.C.2021
MFA · California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA2008
BFA · California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA1997
MEd · Moreland University Washington D.C.2021
Certifications and awards· 90
Classical Double Bass Lessons with Fan Yiming2020 – 2025
IB DP Music Category I Training (New Curriculum)2021 – 2025
Middle Leader Coaching Course2021 – 2025
Apple Teacher2021 – 2025
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