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I am Guido De Gaetano, a composer of visual music with thirty years of experience and a versatile sound engineer. I’ve built a career scoring films and crafting music for television and advertising, and I run Can Can Music Publishing in Bologna. I also oversee a cinema music library and collaborate with orchestras and broadcasters to bring soundtrack projects to life.
Over the years I have created music for feature films, cartoons, TV series, and national advertising, while teaching film music and audio post-production at the G.B. Martini Conservatory. I strive to combine artistic storytelling with precise sound design, and I enjoy mentoring up-and-coming composers through teaching and publishing initiatives.
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Language
Italian
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English
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Work Experience
Composer and Music Producer at Woodroom recording studio
January 1, 2000 - PresentComposed and arranged original music for numerous films, TV series, documentaries, and advertising campaigns. Managed all facets of music production including recording, editing, and mastering at Woodroom studio. Created soundtracks for feature films, animated works, and documentaries. Collaborated with various production companies including Mondo TV and Genoma. Composed and arranged music for over 40 commercial video projects broadcast on RAI and Mediaset. Produced music library ‘The Ultimate Music Library’.
Music Teacher at Conservatorio G.B. Martini di Bologna
January 1, 2018 - PresentTeaching 'music for film' since 2018, sharing knowledge and techniques of cinematic music composition and production with students.
Music Composer and Sound Engineer at Woodroom recording studio
January 1, 2000 - PresentComposed and arranged music for a vast range of films, television series, documentaries, and national advertising campaigns. Managed recordings, sound engineering, and mixing within the studio environment. Achieved multiple awards for music compositions and advertising projects. Collaborated with various film productions and contributed to the realization of music scores, arrangements, and soundtracks. Conducted concert performances and orchestral executions of original compositions, and managed the studio operations since 2000.
Music Instructor at Conservatorio G.B. Martini di Bologna
January 1, 2018 - PresentTeaching music for film, sharing expertise in composition, arrangement, and cinematic music production with students. Facilitating understanding of synchronizing music with visual media and developing skills for aspiring film composers.
Film Music Composer and Publisher at Can Can Music Publishing
January 1, 1993 - PresentFilm music composer and publisher with projects for cinema, animation and TV; involved in soundtrack creation and credits edits for Italian productions.
Contract Teacher (Film Music and Audio Post-Production for Video) at Conservatorio G.B. Martini, Bologna
January 1, 2018 - PresentTeaching 'Film Music' and 'Audio Post-Production for Video' at the G.B. Martini Conservatory as a contract teacher.
Composer (Orchestral/Concert Works) at Orchestra Senzaspine and Bologna ensembles
November 7, 2016 - PresentComposed concert pieces for choir and orchestra; works performed by Orchestra Senzaspine and at venues in Bologna and beyond.
Film Music Composer and Publisher at Can Can Music Publishing
January 1, 1993 - PresentFilm scores and soundtracks for features, cartoons, TV series, and national advertising. Notable projects include Precauzione momentanea (1991), Padre Pio (Mondo TV, 2003), S. Anthony (2005), Ti amo in tutte le lingue del mondo (2005), Josemaria Escrivá (Mondo TV, 2006), Il giovane Pertini combattente per la libertà (Genoma, 2019), Gente strana (Genoma, 2022), and TV series The Old Testament (Mondo Tv, 39 episodes). Also contributed to numerous national advertising soundtracks and sound design for brand campaigns.
Teacher (Contract) at Conservatorio G.B. Martini, Bologna
January 1, 2018 - PresentTeaching 'Film Music' and 'Audio Post-Production for Video' at the G.B. Martini Conservatory in Bologna as a contract teacher; courses have spanned multiple academic years (2018/2019 through 2024/2025).
Education
Diploma of Pianoforte at Conservatorio di Bologna GB Martini
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1985Diploma in Music Choral and Choir Direction at Conservatorio di Bologna GB Martini
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1990Diploma of Composition at Conservatorio di Bologna GB Martini
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991Maturita’ scientifica at Not Specified
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982Diploma di Pianoforte at Conservatorio di Bologna GB Martini
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1985Diploma musica corale e direzione di coro at Conservatorio di Bologna GB Martini
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1990Diploma di composizione at Conservatorio di Bologna GB Martini
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991Master in Film Music at Accademia Chigiana di Siena
January 1, 1993 - September 22, 2025Diploma in Sound Engineering at Fonoprint Recording Studio, Bologna
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Piano, Choral Music, and Composition studies at Conservatorio G.B. Martini, Bologna
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Master in Film Music at Accademia Chigiana di Siena
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Diploma in Sound Engineering at Fonoprint Recording Studio, Bologna
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991Piano at Conservatorio G.B. Martini, Bologna
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Choral Music at Conservatorio G.B. Martini, Bologna
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Composition at Conservatorio G.B. Martini, Bologna
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Qualifications
High School Diploma
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982Diploma Sound Engineer
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991Fred Karlin Workshop
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992Diploma in Film Music
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993English Proficiency Diploma
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991Diploma di “Sound engineer”
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991Fred Karlin Workshop
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992Diploma in musica da Film
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993Diploma “English proficiency” John Hopkins University, Bologna
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991Master in Film Music
January 1, 1993 - September 22, 2025Diploma in Sound Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Master in Film Music
January 1, 1993 - September 22, 2025Diploma in Sound Engineering
January 1, 1991 - September 22, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other
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