Don Petersen
Composer / Sound Designer
Alt Bukow
Summary
Music-savvy composer bringing over 25 years of experience arranging and creating musical pieces. Expertise in audio editing with proficiency in a wide variety of genres.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Dynamic Sound Designer with over 25 years of experience in audio production and creation. Adept at foley artistry and music selection and composition. Dedicated to fast turnarounds.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Composer / Sound Designer
SP Media
02.2023 - Current
- creation of music and sounds specifically tailored for slot games
- development of an overall sound concept in coordination with game designer(s)
- creation / recording of voice overs for game title or other in-game events
- providing access to previews via clients tool of choice (by mail, Slack, Google Drive etc.)
- final mastering into requested formats/sample rates/bit depths, using the provided file names and data transfer
- acquiring customers at trade shows (ICE, SIGMA)
Composer / Sound Designer
Self-employed
01.2000 - Current
- sound and music for slot games by Bally Wulff 'Kings of Tanzania Serengeti' and 'Scarecrow'
- sound and music for slot game by Apparat 'Plenty Punpkins'
- recording, sound and music for a two part radio play 'Zeitreisende Surfer' for the City of Hannover, released on CD
- concept and sound for the art of Simona Priess in 2018 „ever falling“, Städtische Galerie Lehrte
- composition and production of music for the award winning theatre play 'Fikriye and Latife' performed in Berlin, Munich, Bremen, Hannover,
Ankara, Antalya, Samsun, Edirne, Yalova, Aydın, Söke, Didim, Kuşadası, İzmir - composition and production of film music for Susan Gordanshekans film 'Kann man Musik sehen?'
- Developed custom music for advertising campaigns, successfully capturing brand identity and enhancing commercials.
Education
Diploma - Songwriting Major
04.2001 -
Skills
Extensive performance background
Film Soundtrack Development
Attention to Detail
Music editing
Genre Versatility
Musical Arrangements
Sound Design Experience
Interpersonal Communication
Musical Creativity
Active Listening
Recording studio familiarity
Songwriting
Live Performance Experience
Mixing skills
Arranging music
Interpersonal Skills
Client Communication
Electronic Music Production
Digital Audio Workstations
Feedback implementation
Adaptability
Data Management
Computer Skills
Timeline
Composer / Sound Designer - SP Media
02.2023 - Current
Berklee College of Music - Diploma, Songwriting Major
04.2001 -
Composer / Sound Designer - Self-employed
01.2000 - Current