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Lwando Lukhuko

Cape Town,South Africa

Summary

Accomplished music professional with extensive experience in live performance and digital audio workstations. Demonstrates expertise in sound designing, melodic innovation, and rhythm creation, complemented by proficiency in Pro Tools and audio recording techniques. Skilled in motivating musicians and providing constructive criticism to enhance musical storytelling and tonal balance. Adept at score preparation, sound mixing, and music arrangements, with a keen sense of harmonic perception. Career goals include advancing the art of music editing and audio mixing to create compelling auditory experiences.

High-energy music industry professional with proven track record of adapting compositions to meet various project needs. Superior attention to detail paired with expertise in diverse musical arrangements and instruments.

Hardworking professional with strong musical background and technical knowledge. Detail-orientated in preparing new pieces, adapting existing works and readying for performances. Works great musicians, vocalists and group leaders.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Reliable with industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Music composer

Romantic Co.
Cape Town, Western Cape
2024.04 - Current
  • Adapt scores to script and scene changes while preserving narrative coherence.
  • Design sound effects with synthesizers and sample libraries for immersive gameplay.
  • Run regular production meetings to share progress updates and keep workflow smooth.
  • Created demos and final recordings using professional studio equipment, producing high quality soundtracks.
  • Provided creative direction during rehearsals ensuring accurate interpretation of compositions.
  • Delivered work within established deadlines whilst managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Developed unique sounds for diverse genres of music, showcasing versatility.
  • Transcribed musical notes and cues on sheet music by hand, allowing easy interpretation by musicians.
  • Assisted in casting musicians and singers for recording sessions to ensure perfect blend of talent required.
  • Worked closely with sound engineers during post-production phase to achieve optimal audio mix.

Education

Sound Technology - Audio

RAPP Studio
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
2016.01 - 2016.12

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, Western Cape
2020.01 - 2024.12

AI Fluency Course - AI

Microsoft Elevate
Cape Town, Western Cape
2026.04 - 2026.06

Skills

  • Live performance experience
  • Digital audio workstation experience
  • Sound designing
  • Melodic innovation
  • Rhythm creation
  • Score preparation
  • Pro tools mastery
  • Constructive criticism
  • Motivating musicians
  • Tonal balance control
  • Harmonic perception
  • Audio recording techniques
  • Live performance execution
  • Recording techniques
  • Musical storytelling
  • Sound mixing
  • Music arrangements
  • Audio mixing
  • Music editing

Languages

English
Fluent
Spanish
Beginner

Timeline

AI Fluency Course - AI

Microsoft Elevate
2026.04 - 2026.06

Music composer

Romantic Co.
2024.04 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Stellenbosch University
2020.01 - 2024.12

Sound Technology - Audio

RAPP Studio
2016.01 - 2016.12
Lwando Lukhuko