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Yicong Gao

I'm a musician who specializes in... from... Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other musicians. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please

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I’m a musician who specializes in… from…

Give an introduction about yourself, who are you, what are your most important skills and what differentiates you from other musicians. This is the first thing clients will see. They are often interested in sector experience and knowledge, so please

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Language

Japanese
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English
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Chinese
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Work Experience

Self-Employed Composer and Producer at Various Locations
January 1, 2019 - Present
Compose and produce original soundtracks and sound effects for multimedia projects, including the animated film Lucky, short film Dream Book, and the video game INVCTA: The Next Queen. Collaborate with orchestras such as Budapest Art Orchestra, Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, and UVic Symphony Orchestra to record high-quality scores. Work with the London Symphony Orchestra to complete the symphonic suite 'The Quest of Everlight' and record at AIR Studios. Implement adaptive music to enhance player immersion and work closely with developers to ensure music aligns with game dynamics and themes.
Orchestrator at Rax Studio
December 31, 2019 - August 19, 2025
Provided orchestration services, suggesting improvements in structure, harmony, and instrumentation to enhance creative work. Transcribed music from audio and notated it using Sibelius. Prepared scores for recording and rearranged music in various styles including jazz, funk, and rock.
Composer Support and Arranger at Ocean Studio
December 31, 2018 - August 19, 2025
Supported composers in creating and arranging soundtracks, focusing on orchestration and sound layering. Gained experience in mixing and mastering under professional guidance, contributing to final audio deliverables. Managed digital audio files and archives while learning efficient organization and project management skills.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music and Computer Science at University of Victoria
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Master’s Degree in Screen Scoring at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1 Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Royal Conservatory of Music Level 10 Piano Comprehensive Certificate
November 30, 0002 - August 19, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Music and Computer Science
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020
Master's Degree in Screen Scoring
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Berlioz International Music Competition
April 29, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Platinum Prize for Film Music and Gold Prize for Orchestral Work

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet