Looking for a job

Daniel Padgett

@danielpadgett

Message

I compose interdisciplinary new music, film scores, and independent releases.

United Kingdom

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute my composition, interdisciplinary performance, teaching, and music-production experience while continuing to develop new work across contemporary music, film, and independent creative projects.

I compose new music, score films, and produce independent releases across ambient, indie, and classical work. My pieces have premiered at Bozar in Brussels, Music We’d Like to Hear, and The Eternal Series in London.

I created a choreographic cello duet with Damsel Elysium and Abi Asisa, and scored short films screened at MoMA and accepted into the Iris Prize Film Festival. I also take projects from songwriting and demos through engineering, release, and promotion.

Alongside composition, I teach banjo and composition, photograph artists and releases, and bring startup operations experience from Truebird, Baristas on Tap, and Supercrown Coffee Roasters.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Composer

Current

Freelance Composer

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Composed works for short films and string instruments, premiered at venues across Europe. Produced and engineered tracks in the independent music space.

Composition Scoring Music Production Audio Engineering Songwriting

Current

Photographer

Current

Freelance Music Photographer

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Photographed release shows and launch parties for Domino Records and collaborated with unsigned artists to craft visual identities.

Photography Digital Photography Visual Identity

Teacher and Musical Mentor

School of Music Skills Exchange Programme

Mar 2026 - Jun 2026 (3 months)

Provided banjo and composition lessons in exchange for double bass lessons. Created a syllabus and incorporated improvisational tools to help a student develop a unique musical voice.

Banjo Composition Teaching Curriculum Development Improvisation

Account Manager

Baristas on Tap

Nov 2024 - Jul 2025 (8 months)

Managed relationships with corporate clients and independent businesses. Coordinated site visits, handled customer communications, and managed invoicing using Xero.

Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Invoicing Xero Communication Skills

Brand Consultant, Operations, & Beverage Programme Manager

Truebird

Mar 2018 - Mar 2021 (3 years)

Created partnerships with coffee brands, developed customer service strategy, and created employee onboarding. Tracked product/customer data using Tableau and served as interim office manager.

Partnership Management Customer Service Data Analysis Tableau Onboarding Operations Management