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Vladan Mijatovic

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Award-winning composer and accomplished musician with over 25 years of experience in composition, performance, and music creation. Lifelong pianist and film enthusiast with outstanding skills in jazz piano performance, film scoring, and music direction. Expert in advanced music and sound editing software, handling a wide variety of programs to compose, synthesize, and notate music. Skilled in transcription and transposition, with a strong background in music harmony and theory. Well-versed in a range of musical genres, with specialized experience in film, TV, and commercial scoring.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Film Composer

Filmography
01.2020 - Current
  • The Companion (Winner of three LAFA Awards) Composer / Mixing and Mastering Engineer Post-production Short
  • The Color of the Sun (2024) Composer / Mixing and Mastering Engineer Short 2024
  • Just A Flame (2023) Composer / Mixing and Mastering Engineer Short 2023
  • All We Have (2022) Composer / Mixing and Mastering Engineer Short 2022
  • Outside of Me (2021) Composer / Mixing and Mastering Engineer Short 2021
  • The Sixth of September Composer / Mixing and Mastering Engineer Short 2021
  • Through the Panic (2020) Composer / Mixing and Mastering Engineer Short 2020

Film Composer & Music Producer

Freelance
01.2010 - Current
  • Composed and produced scores for various film genres, particularly drama
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music
  • Collaborated with the Film Directors, Sound Designer, Dialogue Editor and Studio Engineer
  • Orchestration, midi programming, arranging, recording pianist
  • Utilized orchestration techniques and modern plugins to create unique soundscapes
  • Managed mixing and mastering to deliver high-quality, polished scores
  • Use sound editing software to arrange cuts of soundtracks for movies.
  • Write musical scores for orchestras and choral groups in preparation for recording.
  • Consult with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Direct musicians during rehearsals and recording sessions.
  • Proficient in contemporary classical music and complex jazz harmony
  • Determined instruments, musical styles, rhythms, and patterns that would most effectively evoke the desired responses.
  • Edited and adjusted scores composed by others.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt them for different musical genres and styles.
  • Transcribed melodies, harmonies, and counterpoints into musical notation.
  • Added new parts for various instruments and vocal groups into existing pieces.

Music Educator

Private Music Schools
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Taught music to over 300 students of all ages.
  • Directed music for renowned cover and original bands
  • Organized and performed at charity events, supporting various causes.

Jazz Pianist

Freelace
01.2006 - 01.2020
  • Performed as a leader, sideman, and solo pianist in international venues
  • Toured the world with a trio and as a solo pianist
  • Created a unique blend of Eastern European music with American jazz
  • Recorded extensively, including the solo album "Ornaments" and Trio Album "Vladan V3".

Education

Master of Music - Jazz Piano And Composition

University of Music And Performing Arts
Munich, Germany
06.2012

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Piano And Composition

University of Music And Performing Arts
Munich, Germany
06.2010

Skills

  • Logic Pro X
  • Cubase
  • Piano
  • Keyboards
  • Accordion
  • Music Composition
  • Orchestration
  • Sound Recording
  • Sound Mixing/Mastering
  • Orchestration
  • Midi transcriptions
  • Logic Session Prep
  • Music and Video Editing
  • Music Theory
  • Music editing
  • Music production
  • Task Prioritization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Studio Recordings
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Film Soundtrack Development
  • Problem-solving abilities

Websites

Accomplishments

  • The Companion: Featured film, won three awards at the Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFA) 2024.
  • Best Jazz Musician in Europe: 2010
  • First Prize, International Jazz Piano Competition, Freiburg, Germany: 2012
  • Third Prize, International Jazz Piano Competition, Freiburg, Germany: 2011
  • Audience First Prize, International Jazz Piano Competition, Freiburg, Germany: 2012
  • First Prize, International Jazz Piano Competition, Munich, Germany: 2010
  • Nikola Tesla Spirit Award
  • Prestigious Scholarship, Berklee College of Music
  • American Citizenship, obtained through EB-1A visa for extraordinary ability alien (rare)

Testimonials

  • "In the end, making music, any kind of music, is all about the performer connecting with his or her audience. This, Vladan does without question; his playing opens his heart to ours." - Budd Kopman, All About Jazz
  • "Orchestral in scope, Vladan's pianism is muscular and virile, demonstrating forceful kinetic energy that is highly listenable." - C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz
  • "Vladan also recognizes the splendor and happiness that beautiful music can provide and to that end, he leaves a bit of his soul on the keys as he performs the music of this album." - Edward Blanco, All About Jazz

Timeline

Film Composer

Filmography
01.2020 - Current

Music Educator

Private Music Schools
01.2014 - 01.2020

Film Composer & Music Producer

Freelance
01.2010 - Current

Jazz Pianist

Freelace
01.2006 - 01.2020

Master of Music - Jazz Piano And Composition

University of Music And Performing Arts

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Piano And Composition

University of Music And Performing Arts

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