I'm a composer and violinist who creates emotionally immersive music that supports tone, character, and visual rhythm—whether for film, television, advertising, or branded content. A good example of what I am capable of is my debut album "The Dreamweaver." It is a concept cinematic album that blends themes related to fantasy, prophecy, and personal truth. I am known for my melodic writing, with an emphasis on string instruments. I can also compose across various genres as long as it is both emotionally resonant and production-ready. For example, I orchestrated and arranged two traditional African songs into Western classical style for Tunde Kelani’s "Cordelia", which is now showing in theaters across Nigeria. My passion in music is scoring to picture, and my goal as a composer is to connect audiences to the story, whether it'd be audio or visual. I would love to work with you and bring your project to life! May you explore, experience, and escape: one theme at a time!

Leia Sofia Mendez

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I'm a composer and violinist who creates emotionally immersive music that supports tone, character, and visual rhythm—whether for film, television, advertising, or branded content. A good example of what I am capable of is my debut album "The Dreamweaver." It is a concept cinematic album that blends themes related to fantasy, prophecy, and personal truth. I am known for my melodic writing, with an emphasis on string instruments. I can also compose across various genres as long as it is both emotionally resonant and production-ready. For example, I orchestrated and arranged two traditional African songs into Western classical style for Tunde Kelani’s "Cordelia", which is now showing in theaters across Nigeria. My passion in music is scoring to picture, and my goal as a composer is to connect audiences to the story, whether it'd be audio or visual. I would love to work with you and bring your project to life! May you explore, experience, and escape: one theme at a time!

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I’m a composer and violinist who creates emotionally immersive music that supports tone, character, and visual rhythm—whether for film, television, advertising, or branded content. A good example of what I am capable of is my debut album “The Dreamweaver.” It is a concept cinematic album that blends themes related to fantasy, prophecy, and personal truth.

I am known for my melodic writing, with an emphasis on string instruments. I can also compose across various genres as long as it is both emotionally resonant and production-ready. For example, I orchestrated and arranged two traditional African songs into Western classical style for Tunde Kelani’s “Cordelia”, which is now showing in theaters across Nigeria.

My passion in music is scoring to picture, and my goal as a composer is to connect audiences to the story, whether it’d be audio or visual.

I would love to work with you and bring your project to life! May you explore, experience, and escape: one theme at a time!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Session Violinist at New York University Screen Scoring Department
February 16, 2024 - May 12, 2025
Performed violin parts for various film scoring projects, collaborating with composers and engineers to match musical themes and film narratives, and worked closely with other session musicians to provide cohesive and dynamic performances in ensemble settings.
Tech Crew at University of Delaware School of Music
August 31, 2022 - May 17, 2023
Recorded live concert performances into Pro Tools, and assisted with configuring video livestream setups for concerts. Managed microphone setups for live sound, and worked with faculty and event organizers to coordinate technical logistics.
Music Arranger & Orchestrator for "Cordelia" at University of Delaware School of Music
September 1, 2021 - November 12, 2021
Arranged and orchestrated music for the end credits of the Nigerian film "Cordelia", directed by Tunde Kelani. Notated and score prepped conductor's score and parts, and made revisions as necessary for its live performance.

Education

Master of Music in Music Theory and Composition: Screen Scoring at New York University
September 1, 2023 - May 15, 2025
Bachelor of Music in Music Composition at University of Delaware
August 30, 2019 - May 27, 2023
Music Theory & Violin Certificates of Merit and Distinction at Trinity College of London
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

Semi-Finalist Winter 2025 Indie Film Music Competition
December 8, 2024 - February 8, 2025
Album Release: The Dreamweaver
March 18, 2024 - April 30, 2025
Original musical scores album
Contemporary Women Composer Scholarship
July 8, 2021 - July 22, 2021
GEMS Film Scoring Program
Certificate of Completion: Christopher Young Film Scoring Program
July 11, 2022 - July 24, 2022
GEMS Film Scoring Program
Certificate of Completion: Pete Anthony Orchestration Program
July 11, 2022 - July 24, 2022
GEMS Film Scoring Program
Certificate of Completion: Neil Brand Sounds of Cinema Program
July 11, 2022 - July 24, 2022
GEMS Film Scoring Program

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    uniE608 Animation Reel (2023)
    This video is a sample of the types of animation I can score. Each excerpt is a different musical style with different instrumentation, but the common denominator that connects all three is melody. I hope you enjoy this preview of the styles of themes I can bring to your animation work.
    uniE608 Fated Message
    When I wrote ‘Fated Message,’ I pictured a love letter sealed in a bottle, drifting down a canal, making its way to its destination by fate’s hand. 💌✨ This piece poured out in just 2-3 hours because the idea had been living in my head for weeks. If I could say ‘I love you’ in music, this song would be it. Endless gratitude to the musicians in Budapest who brought it to life last fall. Hearing them play it exactly how I heard it in my head was everything. 🎶 Turn the sound up. This one's my heart.
    uniE608 ShowReel
    This is my 2024-2025 ShowReel. It features music from my debut album "The Dreamweaver" and showcases a range of styles I am comfortable composing music for. Enjoy!