I'm Kanenar Wen, a creative and technically proficient composer specializing in media scoring. I craft original scores and detailed sound design to heighten narrative impact and emotional depth for film and media projects. Based in New York City, I work across composition, sound effects, and audio mixing, collaborating closely with directors and editors to shape mood and pacing. I am currently pursuing an MFA in Media Scoring at Brooklyn College (expected 2026) and hold a BM in Piano Performance from Queens College (2023).

Kanenar Wen

I'm Kanenar Wen, a creative and technically proficient composer specializing in media scoring. I craft original scores and detailed sound design to heighten narrative impact and emotional depth for film and media projects. Based in New York City, I work across composition, sound effects, and audio mixing, collaborating closely with directors and editors to shape mood and pacing. I am currently pursuing an MFA in Media Scoring at Brooklyn College (expected 2026) and hold a BM in Piano Performance from Queens College (2023).

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I’m Kanenar Wen, a creative and technically proficient composer specializing in media scoring. I craft original scores and detailed sound design to heighten narrative impact and emotional depth for film and media projects.

Based in New York City, I work across composition, sound effects, and audio mixing, collaborating closely with directors and editors to shape mood and pacing. I am currently pursuing an MFA in Media Scoring at Brooklyn College (expected 2026) and hold a BM in Piano Performance from Queens College (2023).

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer, Sound Designer
September 1, 2023 - Present
Composed original scores for student animated short films, designed sound effects and atmospheres to enhance storytelling and emotional impact, and mixed music and sound effects for final delivery.
Piano Tutor at Celest School of Music and Arts
June 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered individualized piano instruction to young students. Provided music theory lessons and curated practice routines.
Composer & Sound Designer
September 1, 2023 - Present
Composed original scores for short films, enhancing narrative and emotional depth. Designed and integrated sound effects elements to support storytelling. Mixed and finalized audio tracks for delivery.

Education

Master of Fine Art in Media Scoring at Brooklyn College, City University of New York
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Music in Performance, BA in Chinese at Queens College, City University of New York
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
BM in Piano Performance at Queens College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023
MFA in Media Scoring at Brooklyn College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026

Qualifications

Avid Certified | Pro Tools Specialist
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Mark Kyrkostas Memorial Endowment Award
May 1, 2023 - December 15, 2025
Discimus Ut Serviamus Award
March 1, 2021 - December 15, 2025
Provost Scholar (Queens College)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment