Resume
Eiko Ishiwata – Freelance Vancouver Composer
Objective
I will provide music which supports and enhances the visual experience, utilizing my own audio gear and skills gained from working on a large number of independent game and film projects from the past 6 years. I will deliver realistic orchestrations by using my skills as a recording engineer and a multi-instrumentalist.
Awards and Recognitions
• Featured in the Art Institute of Vancouver’s Alumni magazine for my music composition work. (Sept. 2007)
• Featured as the sole composer in Georgia Straight magazine's Best of Vancouver issue in the article “10 New Film-makers To Watch" as sole composer (Sept 21, 2006)
Experience
Music Composer (2002-2010)
• refer to CV Link for past and present work
Lab Audio Instructor/Tutor - Art Institute of Vancouver (2006-2008)
• Instruction focused highly on electronic music and composition (sound design, programming, Logic Pro 7) composition/arranging and piano. Tutored Garritan Personal Orchestra, FM7, MAX/MSP, Pro Tools, EXS24. Reaktor, Waves plug-ins, Native Instrument’s Komplete, Peavey and Oram consol, RADAR, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, DVD Studio Pro, various out board gear
Audio Substitute Instructor - Art Institute of Vancouver (2006-2008)
• Instructed on Digital Music Theory in Logic Pro 7, Synthesis, composition
• Instructed on Digital Studio Systems – Digital Studio environment, focused on Midi sync
Manager - Art Institute of Vancouver (2007–2008)
• Managed tutors in film, game art and design, visual effects and animation programs
• Performed administrative duties
Assets
• Versatile – Ability to reproduce any genre of music while keeping it unique and distinctive. Plays 12 orchestral instruments to produce realistic orchestral pieces.
• Very tech savvy – Fast at troubleshooting various software and hardware such as Logic, Protools & various recording studio gear
• Takes initiative – Completed 2 game projects and finished them during my education within 1 year
• Challenges – Took initiative to learn MAX/MSP and now devising lesson plans for private teaching
• Leadership skills – Liaison for group projects in school
Education
Simon Fraser University (2009)
• Studying music composition and health sciences
The Art Institute of Vancouver – Burnaby (2004-2006)
Professional Recording Arts Diploma 2006
• Achieved Academic Achievement Award in The Art Institute of Vancouver
• Elected twice to represent Art Institute of Vancouver for Open House (2006)
• Participated in game students demo reel 2006
• Participated in 2005 and 2006 teaching Digital Music Technology during the S.W.E.A.T program
Queen’s University (2003-2004)
• Studied music and psychology
Memorial University (2002-2003)
• Studied General Arts
eikoishiwata@gmail.com
T.604.764.0812
Disclaimer:
All music composed, mixed, mastered, produced and arranged by Eiko Ishiwata unless stated otherwise.