Hello, I’m David Labrada More, a Toronto-based, award-winning composer, pianist, and music producer with extensive experience in jazz, classical, and Latin music across Canada and Cuba. I create emotionally compelling, narrative-driven music for film, theatre, and multimedia, blending traditional orchestration with modern production to support storytelling.\n\nMy practice centers on collaboration with directors and creative teams to bring musical visions to life, lead recording sessions, and deliver high-quality productions from concept to final mix. I also teach and mentor, sharing knowledge in piano, theory, and composition.

David Labrada More

Hello, I’m David Labrada More, a Toronto-based, award-winning composer, pianist, and music producer with extensive experience in jazz, classical, and Latin music across Canada and Cuba. I create emotionally compelling, narrative-driven music for film, theatre, and multimedia, blending traditional orchestration with modern production to support storytelling.\n\nMy practice centers on collaboration with directors and creative teams to bring musical visions to life, lead recording sessions, and deliver high-quality productions from concept to final mix. I also teach and mentor, sharing knowledge in piano, theory, and composition.

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Hello, I’m David Labrada More, a Toronto-based, award-winning composer, pianist, and music producer with extensive experience in jazz, classical, and Latin music across Canada and Cuba. I create emotionally compelling, narrative-driven music for film, theatre, and multimedia, blending traditional orchestration with modern production to support storytelling.\n\nMy practice centers on collaboration with directors and creative teams to bring musical visions to life, lead recording sessions, and deliver high-quality productions from concept to final mix. I also teach and mentor, sharing knowledge in piano, theory, and composition.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Composer at DLM Music Production Company
January 1, 2018 - Present
Compose, produce, and arrange original music for artists and multimedia projects. Develop cinematic scores incorporating orchestral, jazz, and Latin influences. Lead recording sessions, oversee mixing/mastering, and manage full production pipeline. Collaborate with vocalists, instrumentalists, and creative directors to deliver high-quality productions.
Freelance Composer & Performer at Freelance – US/Canada & Cuba
January 1, 2010 - Present
Compose original works for ensembles, live performances, and collaborative projects. Perform as pianist and percussionist in jazz, Latin, and symphonic settings. Adapt compositions to suit narrative, emotional tone, and audience engagement.
Music Educator (Piano, Theory, Composition) at Various Institutions (Aurora Preparatory Academy; Sathya Sai School of Toronto; Jose White Music Conservatory)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Teach music theory, composition, and performance to diverse age groups. Design structured music programs integrating theory, performance, and production. Mentor students in creative composition and improvisation.

Education

Bachelor of Music Composition at Higher Institute of Art – Havana, Cuba
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Toronto – Toronto, Canada
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Qualifications

Jo-Jazz Award Winner – National Youth Jazz Competition, Havana, Cuba
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
1st Prize – Classical Composition Competition – Jose White Music Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services