John Vallely
Dundalk
Summary
Seeking to use proven skills in composition, production and arrangement to meet project needs. Have composed for live-action, animation, audiobooks and multi-media comics. Have worked as assistant composer to award winning film composer Patrick Doyle (Harry Potter / Thor / Brave). Have written music for internationally renowned opera singers Janet Shell and Christopher Goldsack. Multi-instrumentalist with Master's in Music from Queen's Belfast.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Composer
Freelance
Dundalk
08.2020 - Current
- Compose, arrange and produce original scores for media projects including short films, animations, advertisements, audiobooks and multi-media comics.
- Collaborate with creative team to ensure alignment between artistic vision and final product.
- Perform and record a variety of instruments.
- Guide musicians during rehearsals, performances and recording sessions.
- Mix and master music.
- Align music to image.
Language and Culture Coach
Hult EF Corporate Education
Part Time
03.2017 - Current
- Coach leaders and managers to communicate more effectively and implement English more fluently at work.
- Guide professionals through bespoke English courses tailored for different needs in respective industries.
- Follow up on learners progress and provide appropriate advice and feedback on learning process.
Assistant Composer
Patrick Doyle
London
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Take Midi Mockups and arrange orchestral scores in Sibelius for recording sessions.
- Collaborate with creative team and composer to ensure alignment between artistic vision and the notated score.
- Meet with composer to discuss interpretations of work.
Music Composer
Burnt Barn Comics
Granada
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Composed tailored soundtracks for multimedia comic series.
- Edited and produced music using Logic Pro and multiple orchestral sample libraries.
- Oversaw process of aligning image with sound.
English Language Teacher
Menéndez Pelayo International University
Valencia / La Coruña / Santander
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Devised compelling lesson content to meet various learning styles and capture imaginations of students.
- Led engaging lectures to teach language fundamentals and provide foundational skills.
- Directed group activities.
- Created evaluation vehicles to test student learning across several levels of understanding and comprehension.
Classical Guitar Teacher
Blackrock Academy of Music
Blackrock
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Delivered classes on music theory and reading sheet music.
- Worked with students to improve expression, tone and technique.
- Encouraged passion for music in students.
Music Teacher (substitute)
Dundalk Grammar School
Dundalk
03.2014 - 04.2014
- Implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
- Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production And Sound Engineering
Point Blank Music School
London 09.2019
Master of Arts - Music Composition
Queen's University
Belfast12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Music And English
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Ireland09.2012
Skills
- Musical composition and arrangement
- Notation skills
- Aural dictation skills
- Music production Skills
- Writing music to picture skills
- Performance background in classical / acoustic and electric guitar / piano / mandolin / drums / bass and singing
- Teaching and motivation skills
- Coordinating and leadership skills
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Websites
Additional Information
- Songwriter, arranger, singer and lead guitarist in alt-folk group Manta Ray James. (2017-2019)
- Songwriter, arranger, singer and lead guitarist in indie rock group The Curtain Thieves. (2002-2012)
- Firm believer in need to constantly learn new skills. Currently studying the mandolin and developing further music fluency and production skills.
Certification
- Performance Diploma in Classical Guitar - Trinity Guildhall London - May 2014
- TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) - i-to-i - May 2014
- DELE C1 Advanced Spanish Certificate - Instituto Cervantes - May 2018
Timeline
Assistant Composer
Patrick Doyle
01.2022 - 04.2024
Freelance Composer
Freelance
08.2020 - Current
Music Composer
Burnt Barn Comics
03.2019 - 08.2020
Language and Culture Coach
Hult EF Corporate Education
03.2017 - Current
English Language Teacher
Menéndez Pelayo International University
06.2014 - 12.2016
Music Teacher (substitute)
Dundalk Grammar School
03.2014 - 04.2014
Classical Guitar Teacher
Blackrock Academy of Music
01.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production And Sound Engineering
Point Blank Music School
Master of Arts - Music Composition
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts - Music And English
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
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