I'm a musician who specializes in composition, music production, and instrumental performance from Bogotá, Colombia. I’m a versatile and passionate musician with experience in creating original instrumental works, producing emotionally rich songs, and performing in diverse musical contexts. My background combines academic training in institutions such as Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, EMMAT, and Teatro Colsubsidio, with professional experience as a bassist, composer, arranger, and producer. What sets me apart is my deep artistic and conceptual approach to music, my ability to work across genres —from jazz and R&B to pop and experimental— and my commitment to creating honest, expressive, and carefully crafted pieces. Employment and project experience Electric Bassist – Big Band del Teatro Colsubsidio Ongoing since 2021 Performed in major jazz festivals such as VillaJazz Fest, ToliJazz, and the Festival de Jazz del Teatro Colsubsidio. Developed strong skills in live performance, ensemble playing, sight-reading, and stylistic versatility in genres like swing, Latin jazz, and jazz fusion. Co-Founder, Composer & Producer – Amarlune 2022 – Present Co-created an independent music project focused on producing original pop and R&B songs. Responsible for songwriting, arranging, recording, and full-scale production. Notable releases include “Dame de Ti,” winner of the Javeriana Canta contest. Composer – Solo Piano Works Ongoing Created original piano compositions such as "Texturas Inertes", a five-movement suite exploring texture, harmony, and narrative through music and photography, and "Respirando Ahogado +", a theme and variations piece using modal and rhythmic experimentation.

Santiago Zamora Torres

I'm a musician who specializes in composition, music production, and instrumental performance from Bogotá, Colombia. I’m a versatile and passionate musician with experience in creating original instrumental works, producing emotionally rich songs, and performing in diverse musical contexts. My background combines academic training in institutions such as Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, EMMAT, and Teatro Colsubsidio, with professional experience as a bassist, composer, arranger, and producer. What sets me apart is my deep artistic and conceptual approach to music, my ability to work across genres —from jazz and R&B to pop and experimental— and my commitment to creating honest, expressive, and carefully crafted pieces. Employment and project experience Electric Bassist – Big Band del Teatro Colsubsidio Ongoing since 2021 Performed in major jazz festivals such as VillaJazz Fest, ToliJazz, and the Festival de Jazz del Teatro Colsubsidio. Developed strong skills in live performance, ensemble playing, sight-reading, and stylistic versatility in genres like swing, Latin jazz, and jazz fusion. Co-Founder, Composer & Producer – Amarlune 2022 – Present Co-created an independent music project focused on producing original pop and R&B songs. Responsible for songwriting, arranging, recording, and full-scale production. Notable releases include “Dame de Ti,” winner of the Javeriana Canta contest. Composer – Solo Piano Works Ongoing Created original piano compositions such as "Texturas Inertes", a five-movement suite exploring texture, harmony, and narrative through music and photography, and "Respirando Ahogado +", a theme and variations piece using modal and rhythmic experimentation.

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I’m a musician who specializes in composition, music production, and instrumental performance from Bogotá, Colombia.

I’m a versatile and passionate musician with experience in creating original instrumental works, producing emotionally rich songs, and performing in diverse musical contexts. My background combines academic training in institutions such as Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, EMMAT, and Teatro Colsubsidio, with professional experience as a bassist, composer, arranger, and producer. What sets me apart is my deep artistic and conceptual approach to music, my ability to work across genres —from jazz and R&B to pop and experimental— and my commitment to creating honest, expressive, and carefully crafted pieces.

Employment and project experience

Electric Bassist – Big Band del Teatro Colsubsidio
Ongoing since 2021
Performed in major jazz festivals such as VillaJazz Fest, ToliJazz, and the Festival de Jazz del Teatro Colsubsidio. Developed strong skills in live performance, ensemble playing, sight-reading, and stylistic versatility in genres like swing, Latin jazz, and jazz fusion.

Co-Founder, Composer & Producer – Amarlune
2022 – Present
Co-created an independent music project focused on producing original pop and R&B songs. Responsible for songwriting, arranging, recording, and full-scale production. Notable releases include “Dame de Ti,” winner of the Javeriana Canta contest.

Composer – Solo Piano Works
Ongoing
Created original piano compositions such as “Texturas Inertes”, a five-movement suite exploring texture, harmony, and narrative through music and photography, and “Respirando Ahogado +”, a theme and variations piece using modal and rhythmic experimentation.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Producer and Songwriter at Amarlune
March 1, 2023 - Present
Co-lead the musical project Amarlune, managing every stage of the creative process from songwriting and lyric writing to final production. Focused on authentic sound exploration, diverse genres, and conveying deep emotional music that reflects our artistic identity.
Bass player at Big Band at Colsubsidio Theater Roberto Arias Perez
December 30, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Active electric bassist in the Teatro Colsubsidio Big Band performing in national jazz festivals, including the Teatro Colsubsidio Jazz Festival, VillaJazz Fest, and ToliJazz. Played a wide repertoire encompassing traditional jazz, Latin jazz, and contemporary fusion, enhancing ensemble skills, sight-reading, and stylistic adaptability in live performance settings.

Education

B.Mus. at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028
I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Music with an emphasis in Composition and Music Production at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, where I am developing skills in original composition, professional music production, music theory, and sound technology.

Qualifications

Contemporary Music – Vocational Training Program in Musical Performance (Technical Degree), Electric Bass
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Diploma in Jazz Performance (in partnership with EMMAT), Jazz/ Jazz studies
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Pre-university Program in Contemporary Music – Certificate of Attendance
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022
Certificate in Youth Music Training – Piano
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Gaming
    paper Dame de Ti – R&B Single (Production, Composition, Songwriting)

    Dame de Ti is an original R&B single written, composed, and produced collaboratively with the artist Amarlune. Entirely crafted by us from scratch, the song features a 6/8 groove, soulful harmonies, and expressive vocal arrangements that reflect the emotional depth of our musical vision. This project was produced after winning the “Javeriana Canta” contest and stands as a clear example of our ability to oversee a song’s full creative process — from the initial songwriting to final mixing.

    🎧 Link to the song: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Electric Bassist – Teatro Colsubsidio Big Band

    I was an active member of the Teatro Colsubsidio Big Band, participating in major national jazz festivals including the Teatro Colsubsidio Jazz Festival (Bogotá), VillaJazz Fest (Villa de Leyva), and ToliJazz (Tolima).

    As an electric bassist, I performed a diverse repertoire ranging from traditional jazz and Latin jazz to contemporary fusion. This role helped me develop skills in ensemble playing, sight-reading, stylistic adaptability, and professional performance in high-level live settings.

    These experiences strengthened my musical criteria, interpretative versatility, and ability to collaborate within large-format jazz ensembles.

    paper Me Perdí – Original Song (Pop, Co-written & Co-produced)

    “Me Perdí” is the first single released by Amarlune (Juliana) and me, marking the beginning of our creative journey together. This emotionally driven pop ballad was co-written, arranged, and co-produced by both of us, reflecting on moments of personal loss and confusion.

    With delicate instrumentation and an intimate lyrical approach, Me Perdí captures the feeling of being emotionally adrift. The collaborative production emphasizes emotional contrast and melodic sensitivity while maintaining a minimalist yet expressive sound.

    🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Cielo – Original Song (Pop, Co-produced)

    “Cielo” is an original pop song co-written, arranged, and co-produced by Amarlune (Juliana) and me. This track explores the emotional depth of losing a loved one, conveyed through heartfelt lyrics and atmospheric arrangements.

    As co-creators, we managed every step of the artistic process — from songwriting to production — ensuring the track reflected our shared musical vision. Cielo stands out for its emotional sincerity, dynamic arrangement, and rich vocal interpretation.

    🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://www.twine.net/signin

    uniE608 respirando ahogado +
    "Respirando Ahogado +" is a theme and variations composition for solo piano, lasting 11 minutes. This piece explores the expressive and structural possibilities of the instrument, sustaining emotional and musical tension throughout its extended format. The work takes an unconventional approach to the theme and variations form, favoring continuous transformation over traditional repetition. Harmonically, it employs synthetic modes and modes of limited transposition. Rhythmically, it features metric superpositions with groupings of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 sixteenth notes, creating a layered and complex texture. Respirando Ahogado is an introspective journey that challenges both the performer and the listener—evoking a persistent struggle between breath and suffocation, movement and stasis.
    uniE608 texturas * inertes - Piano suite
    Texturas Inertes – Piano Suite is a five-movement original composition for solo piano, with a total duration of approximately 10 minutes. This suite explores the diverse sonic possibilities of the piano, delving into textures, dynamics, intensity, and harmonic color. Each movement was conceptually linked to a specific photograph in an art exhibition, creating a dialogue between music and visual imagery. Through this work, I aimed to evoke emotional and atmospheric landscapes, using the piano not only as a melodic instrument but also as a tool for abstract expression. Texturas Inertes reflects my interest in the intersection between music and other artistic disciplines, highlighting the expressive depth and versatility of the piano.