Personal Profile.

Charlene Soo is a media composer and singer-songwriter from Singapore, based in Los Angeles. Her melodic, theme-driven approach to orchestral and electronic scoring has earned her finalist placements in international competitions such as ScoreLive London and the European Recording Orchestra Call for Scores. Drawing inspiration from composers like John Williams, Thomas Newman, and Hildur Guðnadóttir, Charlene’s work spans film, games, and interactive media.

Her recent projects include the original soundtrack for Aftershock, a space documentary directed by Collin Nelson and co-composed with Andreu Diport, recorded with a 59-piece orchestra in Budapest alongside studio musicians in LA. Charlene has also collaborated with AFM musicians in renowned studios such as Warner Bros. and Evergreen Studios.

A graduate of the University of Southern California’s Screen Scoring Masters program, Charlene also holds a joint honours degree in Music and Communication from the University of Liverpool. She also studied Electronic Music and Sound Design at the University of Western Australia. With experience spanning four continents, she brings a global perspective and passion for storytelling through music.

P.S. In her free time, Charlene can be found hunting for the best pasta in LA, knee-deep in a good book, or giving in to whatever her foster pup wants. If you’re up for a creative collaboration—or just want to chat about stories, music, or pasta—she’s always happy to connect!

Other Music Industry Experiences.

  • August 2023 - Present

    My responsibilities as a Junior Content Manager encompass processing music and metadata for artists and labels globally. I work within our content team to ensure the smooth delivery of content to major music stores like Apple Music and Spotify. This role has not only afforded me a deep understanding of the global music business but also the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the success of artists around the world.

  • May - August 2023

    As a research assistant, I worked with principal researcher Mathew Flynn on a research project that involved collaborating with the Liverpool City Region Music Board to develop a digital map of live music venues and other music-related businesses across the Liverpool City region. This experience provided me with valuable insights into industry sector mapping and the local music industry, and I developed my skills in data analysis, project coordination, and research.

  • As a songwriter at WeJam, I was in-charge of creating popular pop/rock arrangements. This encompassed tasks such as scoring, MIDI manipulation, audio editing and mixing. I worked closely with my colleagues to learn and understand the technical skillsets involved in the process, and due to the remote nature of the internship, I have also developed strong self-starter skills and communication skills. Alongside my other responsibilities, I conducted marketing research for the company for social media content ideas.