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ELENA MARINAKI

composer, pianist, producer, web-developer

A highly creative and motivated music professional with a strong background in education and technology. Teaching piano performance, theory and music production technology. Composing and producing library music and music for documentaries, animation films and short features. Currently spending all my free time with my new found love, web-development :)

Blue Moondays

Self-released album (2020)

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Amazonia Dammed

Original music for Ada's Bodjolle short feature

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Autumn Stays

Self-released album (2019)

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O Children - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Production Cover w/ Kalliopearts

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Yamaha Reface CP

Replica made with HTML & CSS

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Welcome to the OFFICE!!

A fun website using GIPHY API

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Saint Barnabas Greek-English School, London

September 2018 - Present

  • Planning School’s Singing Strategy
  • Choir Singing & Songs Arrangements
  • “Orchestra for Beginners” workshops for kids who play instruments
  • In charge of all school public performances and music activities

Marie De Bry Arts Academy, London

June 2018 - Present

  • Teaching Piano Performance for ABRSM Exams
  • Teaching Music Theory for ABRSM Exams
  • 100% ‘Pass’ Results for all candidates, with more than 60% achieving ‘Merit’ or ‘Distinction’
  • Preparing Students for concerts and other public events, e.g. master classes

SohoSonic Music Production & Recording Studios

April 2018 - June 2019

  • Producing Music for artists, music libraries, gaming companies and advertisements
  • Client management, such as booking, studio preparation and personal assistance with 100% positive feedback from clients & management
  • In charge of PRS & Tracks Licensing, negotiating and ensuring artists’ and producers’ performance rights, accreditation & percentages

BBC Bristol Internship - One Planet Recording Sessions

March - May 2016

  • Full production task in Composition, Production, Recording, Mixing and Mastering
  • Composing music for Nick Smith - Baker’s film “Patagonia’s Tarantulas”
  • Recording to picture in collaboration with the ‘Bristol Ensemble’

International Conservatory of Athens

2012-2014 // 2016-2017

  • Piano Accompanist & Chamber Music Ensembles Training
  • Teaching Music Theory of Baroque, Classical and Romantic Era

Master of Arts Composition of Music for Film & TV

University of Bristol

Classification: Distinction

2015-2016

Relevant Modules
  • Advanced Orchestration (67%)
  • How Films & TV Programmes Work (78%)
  • Professional Techniques (65%)
  • Critical Analysis of Media Music (69%)

Department of Informatics & Telecommunications

University of Athens

Classification: Very Good (7.09/10)

2007-2014

Relevant Modules
  • Implementation of Database Management Systems (9/10)
  • Operating Systems (10/10)
  • Risk Management in Education (10/10)
  • Communication Networks (7/10)
  • Mathematical Analysis (6/10)

Piano Diploma & Advanced Theoretics

International Conservatory of Athens

Classification: Distinction & A’ Prize

2009-2014

Relevant Modules
  • Piano Performance - Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century Repertoire (10/10)
  • Fugue Composition in the style of J.S. Bach (10/10)
  • Counterpoint Vocal Composition in the style of Palestrina (10/10)
  • Advanced Harmony of the 18th and 19th century (10/10)
  • Choir Direction & Teaching (10/10)
  • Orchestral Arrangement (10/10)

Why am I applying for the programme

The world of web development has been fascinating for me for a long time. The place where all devices meet, can access and enjoy applications with ease and efficiency is changing the way we work and entertain ourselves in so many ways.

I have often found myself wanting to transform ideas into small applications and although I have attempted it throughout the years, only during the first lockdown I spent the time to go deeper into this world. After watching online material and working without any feedback on various small projects on my own, I realised that only with the help of more experienced guidance and working in a team I could reach my goal. This is when I discovered Founders & Coders last October and I became hopeful I could achieve this.

This is my second time applying for the program and this gave me the chance to benefit from a longer preparation period. I had the opportunity to interact with other candidates on Discord, participate in many more challenges and develop my confidence by sharing with others. I feel I achieved more during this period than the time I have spent in the past studying and preparing alone. I really hope I can be part of the next cohort and have the chance to build more on this momentum, learn more, collaborate more and work with all the cool people I got to meet the last couple of months.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

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