composer. sound artist. writer.

I'm a composer who uses

organic & found sounds in my music and a writer who loves

afrofuturism and fantasy.

This is a space to dive into all of my work! Here you can explore my personal approach to writing music based on the intersection between composition and sound design, and how I incorporate a passion for creative writing into my career as well.

Feel free to take a look around!

-Mattea

My intention is to be a living, breathing example of all the

different elements that make up what a composer can be in the modern world. Creative fulfilment, challenges, education, diversity, rest and play all contribute significantly to who I am personally and professionally. I have used these core concepts to create a multifaceted career around a cozy, coastal lifestyle. In addition to composing, I enjoy creative writing, sharing my process, and creating educational resources for emerging musicians of all ages. I believe it is

important to validate others in the significance of their creative voice and

encourage those who feel stuck to build a career framework that feels right to them.

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SOUND EXPLORATION

MY PORTFOLIO

My favorite part of my work is finding captivating solutions to unique musical problems. Through the seamless integration of organic sounds and extended instrument techniques in my music, I create immersive sonic experiences and dynamic textures that provide a mixed media approach to storytelling.

EXAMPLE:
In Rain Garden for Orchestra (2019), I gave the wind players tin cans, paired with brass players tapping on the bell of their instruments and rainstick in the percussion to create
gentle rain on the roof.

Click below to Listen to an excerpt of
Rain Garden:

PASSION PROJECT

I'm writing an orchesrated audiobook!

An afrofuturistic ghost story.

I'm working on my debut novel, Oscura.

Presented to you in the form of an audiobook with a fully orchestrated score to accompany the narration.

Music, writing and narration by me!

Listen to the prologue here:

FOUND SOUND SERIES: CHIMESTONES

See how I incorporate organic sounds into my music in real time and watch my composition process from start to finish: finding a sound to building a complete piece of music around it!