I'm a composer born and raised in South Korea and now based in Scotland. I have been working in the music industry for over 10 years, as a composer, audio engineer and session guitarist. While my passion is for string and orchestral music, over the years I have developed an understanding of many musical genres. My work is influenced by neo-classical Icelandic music, as well the traditional music of Brazilian and India. I'm currently experimenting with new ways to combine my heritage in traditional Korean music and instruments with Western contemporary music. I aim to merge tradition with innovation to keep my culture alive for future generations.

Chang-Yeol Lee

I'm a composer born and raised in South Korea and now based in Scotland. I have been working in the music industry for over 10 years, as a composer, audio engineer and session guitarist. While my passion is for string and orchestral music, over the years I have developed an understanding of many musical genres. My work is influenced by neo-classical Icelandic music, as well the traditional music of Brazilian and India. I'm currently experimenting with new ways to combine my heritage in traditional Korean music and instruments with Western contemporary music. I aim to merge tradition with innovation to keep my culture alive for future generations.

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I’m a composer born and raised in South Korea and now based in Scotland. I have been working in the music industry for over 10 years, as a composer, audio engineer and session guitarist.

While my passion is for string and orchestral music, over the years I have developed an understanding of many musical genres. My work is influenced by neo-classical Icelandic music, as well the traditional music of Brazilian and India. I’m currently experimenting with new ways to combine my heritage in traditional Korean music and instruments with Western contemporary music. I aim to merge tradition with innovation to keep my culture alive for future generations.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Korean
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Luthier at Family business (Gayaeum/Luthier)
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Made Gayaeum, a Korean traditional stringed instrument, in the family business.
Artillery Personnel at Republic of Korea Army
September 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025
National military service as artillery personnel.
Executive Producer at Aquarela
December 31, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Composing, arranging and playing guitar and percussion for the Brazilian pop band.
Workshop Assistant - Intensive Songwriting Course at The Studio Theatre, Moffat
April 15, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Lead in recording sessions, communicating with the team and advising on hardware and software.
Workshop Assistant - Experimental Improvisation Sessions at The Stove, Dumfries
April 1, 2023 - Present
Experimental improvisation sessions with local musicians and building live performance programme.
Audio Designer / Game Jam Participant at The Weans Game Jam / The Relay
August 1, 2025 - Present
SFX, BGM for The Relay game jam; audio design for live and digital formats.
Performer / Showcasing Korean traditional music at Rural Dumfries & Galloway Community
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Showcasing Korean traditional music and own compositions for rural audiences in Dumfries & Galloway.
Freelance Composer
January 1, 2010 - Present
Working as a freelance composer, audio engineer and session guitarist in the Korean music industry.
Sergeant at Republic of Korea Army
September 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025
Artillery personnel
Executive Producer at Aquarela
December 31, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Composing, arranging and playing guitar and percussion for the Brazilian pop band.
Luthier
August 2, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Making Gaya geum (a Korean traditional stringed instrument) in our family business.
Podcast Producer at The Studio Theatre, Moffat
June 2, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Leading a youth-led podcast about social and climate activism. Leading recording sessions, communicating with the team and advising on hardware and software.
Workshop Assistant at The Studio Theatre, Moffat
April 15, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Workshop assistant for intensive songwriting course with young musicians, led by local music producer Liam Russell of Stomping Ground Creative Free Improvisation Sessions.
Showcase Performer at Moffat Summer 2023 / Dumfries & Galloway
August 31, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Showcasing Korean traditional music and my own compositions for audiences in rural Dumfries and Galloway.
Game/Media Composer at Glasgow / The Relay Game Jam
August 31, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Wrote songs for main theme and background music, created sound effects and implemented for a game.
Freelance Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Freelance composer, audio engineer and session guitarist in the Korean music industry; based in Scotland.
Luthier at Family Business
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Making Gayageum (Korean traditional string instrument) in our family business. Managing hands and machines and developing a system for standardising design and production.
Sergeant at Republic of Korea Army
September 1, 2014 - September 30, 2025
National military service as artillery personnel.
Executive Producer at Aquarela
December 31, 2012 - September 30, 2025
Composing, arranging and playing guitar and percussion for the Brazilian pop band.
Podcast Producer at The Studio Theatre, Moffat
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Lead in a youth-led podcast about social and climate activism. Leading recording sessions, communicating with the team and advising on hardware and software.
Workshop Assistant at The Studio Theatre, Moffat
April 15, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Workshop assistant for intensive songwriting course with young musicians, led by local music producer Liam Russell.
Session/Improv Facilitator at The Stove, Dumfries
April 1, 2023 - Present
Experimental improvisation sessions with local musicians and building live performance programme.

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Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other