I am a music professional with a deep passion for sound and composition. I initially studied dentistry for five years and worked as a dentist, but ultimately pursued my love for music theory at the Music Institute in Cairo. I freelanced as a guitarist with underground bands, then discovered film music and began scoring for ads and short films. My interest in audio led me to train in sound engineering, work as an assistant sound engineer and sound recordist, and study for an MA in Music for the Moving Image. I am now seeking opportunities in music research to explore the science behind sound and further develop my research skills.

Abdelrahman El-Tayeb

I am a music professional with a deep passion for sound and composition. I initially studied dentistry for five years and worked as a dentist, but ultimately pursued my love for music theory at the Music Institute in Cairo. I freelanced as a guitarist with underground bands, then discovered film music and began scoring for ads and short films. My interest in audio led me to train in sound engineering, work as an assistant sound engineer and sound recordist, and study for an MA in Music for the Moving Image. I am now seeking opportunities in music research to explore the science behind sound and further develop my research skills.

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I am a music professional with a deep passion for sound and composition. I initially studied dentistry for five years and worked as a dentist, but ultimately pursued my love for music theory at the Music Institute in Cairo. I freelanced as a guitarist with underground bands, then discovered film music and began scoring for ads and short films.

My interest in audio led me to train in sound engineering, work as an assistant sound engineer and sound recordist, and study for an MA in Music for the Moving Image. I am now seeking opportunities in music research to explore the science behind sound and further develop my research skills.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Master Dissertation Researcher at Leeds Beckett University
September 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Conducted a comprehensive thesis case study examining the impact of film music on audience emotions, engaging 20 participants in controlled viewing sessions. Used quantitative analyses to measure emotional responses and qualitative methods to capture participant insights, analyzing data to draw meaningful conclusions in the field of film music research.
Music composer and Sound mixing engineer at Xpea Studio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Composed more than 40 scores for short films for independent filmmakers; collaborated with Cairo Higher Institute of Cinema for scoring 5 final graduation projects in 2018 and 2019. On-set recording with Sennheiser MKH 416. Mixed 70 soundtracks, spanning film scores and pop/rap/rock genres. Collaborated with artists from Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. Worked as a sound editor and Foley artist for films with Anglia Ruskin University and Northern Film School.
Assistant Sound Engineer (Full-time) at Ganoub Studio
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Scheduled meetings with clients; managed client communications and time-slot arrangements. Finalized tracks for the mastering engineer, adjusted RMS levels and checked for clipping. Prepared Pro Tools sessions for the head of sound department, organized and labeled audio tracks.
Music Producer Intern (Part-time) at Feedback Studio
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Assisted in audio recording sessions, including microphone placement, setup, and troubleshooting. Learned studio equipment operation (Yamaha QL50 mixing console, Avid S4, outboard gear) and signal flow; prepared studio for sessions.

Education

Master of Art in Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine at Misr International University
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

Feedback Studio certificate for Interns
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Ganoub work experience certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Avid Pro Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education