Oleg Smirnov
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Oleg Smirnov is a composer, arranger, and music producer, a voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammy Awards), and the Society of Composers and Lyricists.
A multi-instrumentalist and descendant of the Eastern European music tradition, Smirnov is a versatile music professional whose work combines stylistic diversity with deep insight, sensitivity, and attention to detail. His music has been featured in film, TV, radio, and theater productions, showcased at numerous national and international music festivals, and reviewed in major music media, including Billboard. From scoring animation pilots for Disney and advertising for major brands to remarkable artist collaborations, Smirnov's work ranges widely across various media and genres. Three of his works were contenders for Grammy Awards in the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, Best Arranging for Instruments and Vocals, and Best New Age Album categories.
In addition to a degree with honors from Berklee College of Music, Smirnov's background also includes a master's degree in psychology.
- Founder of IDIOM Music Productions (www.idiomproductions.com)
- Voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammy Awards) and the Society of Composers and Lyricists
- Pilot scoring for animation series for Disney Junior network, as well as advertising campaigns by Reebok, Greenpeace, WWF, etc.
- Original cinematic chamber single "Pla:ch," recorded in Los Angeles's iconic "The Village Studios," featuring top Hollywood string performers.
- Contemporary jazz fusion and hybrid electronic album Kindness arranged and produced for Sergey Chipenko, featuring Dave Koz, Michael Lington, and engaging 23 international jazz musicians, nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album in 64th Grammy Awards
- World-music hybrid electronic EP Amrita in collaboration with traditional Indian kirtan singer Kamini Natarajan, nominated for Best New Age Album category in 63rd Grammy Awards
- Extensive original music catalogue written for music libraries
- Commissions of original theater production soundtracks
- Vast experience in various roles in today's music industry wearing hats of a composer, arranger, orchestrator, band leader, music producer, mixing and mastering engineer, as well as business executive
- Extensive experience as an educator in various settings as a faculty and a curriculum developer
- UCLA-trained mindfulness facilitator giving talks and delivering workshops in topics of well-being, stress management, and positive psychology
- Hollywood Music In Media Award 2021
- Official nomination participant as a music producer for artist Sergey Chipenko's single "Africa"
- BERKLEE Outstanding Musicianship Award 2016 in Music Preparation by Berklee Professional Writing and Music Technology Division