MARTIN
DANCHEV
· Music composer
· Producer
· Sound engineer
Martin Danchev is a music composer/producer who runs a music studio in Skopje, Macedonia.
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
Biography
Martin is a music composer/producer from Skopje, North Macedonia where he started his musical journey as a classical pianist at the age of 7. He studied Vocal Performance - Popular Genres at the Faculty of Music in Skopje, graduating in 2017.
Right now he is a Chevening Scholar (2021-2022) at the University of South Wales in Cardiff, UK at the MSc Music Engineering & Production course.
During his bachelor studies, he gained knowledge for Music Production, Music Harmony & Composition. Combining all the skills he started collaborating with colleagues, directors and marketing agencies working as a composer, sound designer and music producer for National TV Adverts, Short Films, Ambient and Lo Fi tracks which were engaged in both National and International Campaigns.
Attending and participating in many masterclasses, workshops, conferences and online courses inside and outside of his country play a big role in his career development. The most important are:
Famlab 2021 (2021) - London, United Kingdom in normal times, however this year it took place online
“Envision Sound” (2020) – Kiev, Ukraine (was announced as one of the winners of the programme);
“BIME Pro Conference” (2019) - Bilbao, Spain;
“EuroVox Conference” (2018) - The Hague, Netherlands;
“Faculty of Dramatic Arts” - Music Documentary Project (2017)– Skopje, Macedonia
“HKU University” Music educational programme (2012-2015) - Skopje, Macedonia;
Work Experience:
"CAKA" Audiovisual Service and Education - as a Singer & Researcher
01/10/2013 - 01/12/2015. (Volunteering work)
"R&R Music Records Limited" - as a Music Composer & Producer
01/05/2017 - 01/03/2019
"Mozaik Production" - as a Music Composer/Producer & Sound Designer
01/05/2018 - 03/11/2020
"R&R Music Records Limited" - as a Music Composer & Producer
19/04/2020 - up to date
Music
Studio
With 8 years of experience and expertise in the music business Martin composed & produced over 300 Lo Fi and Ambient Tracks for different Record Labels (UK, New Zealand, Switzerland), music for over 40 Advertisements for National TV and Radio Stations, produced 1 Indie Pop Single, wrote/produced music for 3 short films - documentaries, 6 Jingles for Podcasts and TV Shows. Additionally he worked as a sound designer on 5 National TV adverts.
Slowly he developed his own style and workflow, as he continuously invests in his music studio in Skopje, Macedonia.
(Main go-to DAW: Ableton Live)
