Personal Profile.

Hey there! I’m Charlene, a film composer and singer-songwriter with a love for stories and all things cinema. I am dedicated to the art of interweaving music with narratives, and I love exploring diverse styles of music that would best complement the picture.

Academically, I recently graduated from the University of Liverpool, where I pursued a joint honours degree in Music and Communication, with a focus on Film Scoring. Before moving to the UK, I spent the first year of my degree at The University of Western Australia, where I majored in Electronic Music and Sound Design, delving deep into sound synthesis and plug-in design. Currently, I’m pursuing my Masters in Screen Scoring at USC, and being privately mentored by Andy Hill (ex-vice-president of music production at Disney). Given my experience, I can offer a classic Hollywood/Disney orchestral main theme, hybrid electroacoustic piece, pop/alternative end credits song, and much more.

In my free time, I am either knee-deep in a novel, or on the hunt for the best plate of pasta. I love to collaborate with filmmakers and musicians - reach out if you'd like to join me on my journey, whether it is to discuss your next creative endeavour, or to recommend an italian place we could go to!

p.s. most recent work: "Summer of the Earth," written for a wildlife documentary short, was performed live-to-picture at the Tung Auditorium during an International Women's Day concert in partnership with the Alliance for Women Film Composers. I will be recording the piece next! 

Other Music Industry Experiences.

  • August 2023 - Present

    My responsibilities as a Junior Content Manager encompass processing music and metadata for artists and labels globally. I work within our content team to ensure the smooth delivery of content to major music stores like Apple Music and Spotify. This role has not only afforded me a deep understanding of the global music business but also the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the success of artists around the world.

  • May - August 2023

    As a research assistant, I worked with principal researcher Mathew Flynn on a research project that involved collaborating with the Liverpool City Region Music Board to develop a digital map of live music venues and other music-related businesses across the Liverpool City region. This experience provided me with valuable insights into industry sector mapping and the local music industry, and I developed my skills in data analysis, project coordination, and research.

  • As a songwriter at WeJam, I was in-charge of creating popular pop/rock arrangements. This encompassed tasks such as scoring, MIDI manipulation, audio editing and mixing. I worked closely with my colleagues to learn and understand the technical skillsets involved in the process, and due to the remote nature of the internship, I have also developed strong self-starter skills and communication skills. Alongside my other responsibilities, I conducted marketing research for the company for social media content ideas.