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Craig  Henderson

Craig Henderson

North Saanich,British Columbia

Summary

I've been playing the piano since I was 5 years old. I began with classical music, then transitioned to jazz when I was 12. I've played at various restaurants, bars, hotels, and private venues in and around the Victoria area. I've always loved video game music and once I was able to study it in college, it further deepened my understanding and appreciation of the craft. I've participated in various game jams and have made unique re-scores of game themes for my own study.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Composer

Freelance
06.2021 - Current
  • Contributed to the success of collaborative projects as part of a team of composers by sharing ideas, providing constructive feedback, and supporting each other''s creative processes.
  • Developed engaging soundtracks for video games by working closely with developers to understand game dynamics and storytelling needs.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.

Musical Performer

Self-Employed
08.2010 - Current
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Participated in recording sessions, contributing expertise to create polished tracks for commercial release.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Rehearsed regularly with fellow musicians to create tight, unique arrangements of popular songs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Video Game & Interactive Media Scoring

Berklee College of Music
Boston, Massachusetts
12.2023

Associate of Arts - Introduction To Commercial Jazz Music

Humber College
Etobicoke, Ontario
05.2019

Skills

  • Musical composition
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Sound Design Experience
  • Songwriting
  • Improvisational Skills
  • Genre Versatility
  • Musical Creativity
  • Orchestral Arrangement

Accomplishments

  • Berklee College of Music Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester and Winter 2023 semester.

Software

FMOD

Wwise

Ableton

Dorico

Finale

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

Composer

Freelance
06.2021 - Current

Musical Performer

Self-Employed
08.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Video Game & Interactive Media Scoring

Berklee College of Music

Associate of Arts - Introduction To Commercial Jazz Music

Humber College
Craig Henderson