Hong Ting Lai
12F,Ｎo.127, Daming Rd.Dali Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan
+886-905-104504 [email protected]
A multilingual-classically trained musician works as a composer, audio producer, and jazz saxophonist. With a broad skill set developed through 13 years of work experience, teaching, and performance. Expertizing in composing different genres of music, including jazz, classical, contemporary, pop, epic, world, and new ages, for not only a great variety of instrumentation, but also diverse types of media and performing arts as well. Her music is performed and awarded around Europe and Asia.
Portfolio: http://zusammenstudio.wixsite.com/main?lang=en
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hong-ting-lai
EDUCATION
National University of Music Freiburg, Germany 2013 - 2016
Film Music M.A.
National Tainan University of Arts, Taiwan 2007 - 2011
Applied Composition B.A.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Sound Designer • XSGames, Taiwan 2022 - Present
˙ Creating sound effects and audio assets utilizing pre-recorded Sound Library materials.
˙ Foley recording, and designing original sound materials with the use of sound synthesis.
˙ Composing original music for various genres of the game.
˙ Integrating audio content into the game using DAW( Cubase, Logic etc.)
˙ Working closely with interdisciplinary teams, including research & development engineer (RD) and project planner.
Music Lecturer • Tainan University of Technology, Taiwan 2020 - 2022
˙ Established teaching objectives and plans for all music-related lessons.
˙ Provided lectures for students in music composition and digital music software.
˙ Managed other administrative aspects, including budgeting, planning rehearsals, score management, quality
management, and organizing concerts.
Founder/Music Director • Zusammen Music Studio,Taiwan 2017 - Present
˙ Organizing annual plans and implementing projects.
˙ Establishing close liaison with musicians, dancers, film directors, animators, and arts organizations.
˙ Music composing and sound design for multimedia: advertisements, short films, video games, and animations.
˙ Music composing and arranging for performing arts, including orchestra, Jazz big band, A Cappella, and dance
artists.
Assistant Conductor • Midwest Jazz Orchestra, Taiwan 2018 - 2020
˙ Supported the conductor, in charge of music skills training, rehearsals, and performance.
˙ Co-conducted the orchestra and implemented regular practice for orchestra members twice a month.
˙ Worked closely with the orchestra’s manager to develop projects for potential clients.
˙ Promoted the culture of jazz for local communities via cooperating with local NGOs and art associations.
Film Composer • ARD-ARTE-Silent Film Variation Project, Germany 2014 - 2015
˙ Composed orchestra music for two silent films.
˙ Integrated the instrumentation of the films via cooperating with other composers and the music director.
˙ Established close liaison with the orchestra regarding music score and rehearsal.
Saxophone Player/ Teacher 2010 - Present
˙ Performing in several jazz festivals, concerts, and combos.
˙ Expertizing in Jazz, pop, and folk music styles.
˙ Giving saxophone training lessons to professional and amateur students, in 1-to-1 and group sessions. ˙ Organizing concerts for students annually.
SKILLS
SOFT WARES Office Software, Sony Vegas, Cubase Pro, Logic Pro, Finale, Final Cut Pro
LANGUAGES English: Fluent German: Fluent Mandarin: Native
Awards
2021 Film Scoring Winner, Taiwan 2nd Pioneer Music Competition, Taiwan
2021 Selected Composer, Fusion Film Scoring Workshop, Greece.
2020 Sound Theatre Composer, NTCH Taiwan-Russia international Co-production Program, Taiwan.
2019 The Comedy 《Intruder》
˙ Best Genre of Comedy Nomination, Taipei 48Hour Film Project Festival, Taiwan.
2018 MRT Station Composer, Taipei Soundscape Program: MRT Station Ambient Music Competition, Taiwan.
2017 The Animation《Girl&Bird》
˙ Outstanding Short Films, Golden Harvest Awards, Taiwan.
2013 Outstanding Study Abroad Scholarship, The Ministry of Education, Taiwan.
2012 The Animation 《The Bulb Changer》
˙ Fantoche Film Festival Nomination, Switzerland.
˙ World Festival of Animation Film Award, Bulgarian Literature Foundation, Bulgaria.
˙ Excellent Animation Award, Xin-Yi Literature Foundation, Taiwan.
2011 2nd Place, Taichung Jazz Festival Jazz Band Competition, Taiwan.
2010 3rd Place, Taichung Jazz Festival Jazz Band Competition, Taiwan.
2009 The Animation 《The Line》
˙ 2nd Place, Kaohsiung Film Festival《The Everyday Hero》 Short Film Competition, Taiwan.
˙ The Best Story Award, The16th Beijing University Student Film Festival, China.
