Dani Cuak

Director & Music Production Mentor

Jun 2019 - Present • 6 yrs 11 mos

I founded Academia Moz Art because I’m passionate about helping others find their voice in music. Over the years, I’ve mentored more than 50 students, teaching them the 'magic' behind a great mix in Logic or Ableton. I also spend a lot of my time doing professional music notation—I’m a huge fan of Dorico because it makes scores look beautiful and easy to read for any musician. Whether I'm teaching or consulting for an artist, my goal is always to make the technical stuff feel simple so the music can shine.

Lead Music Composer, Orchestrator & Sound Designer

Jan 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 4 mos

"I’ve been a regular at the Global Game Jam for 7 years now, and I absolutely love the challenge. There’s something special about creating a full soundtrack and all the sound effects for a game in just 48 hours! I’ve worked as Audio Lead on several indie prototypes, always focusing on how my music can make the gameplay feel more immersive. I thrive on the creative pressure and love collaborating with developers to make sure the audio fits their vision perfectly."

Sound Design & Narrative Audio Teacher

Jan 2016 - Jun 2023 • 7 yrs 5 mos

I spent 7 amazing years teaching Sound Design to future animators and game designers. It was a great journey where I mentored over 100 projects, showing students how sound can tell a story just as much as an image. I integrated Dorico and musscore into my classes because I believe every composer should know how to deliver a professional-looking score. Teaching taught me how to listen carefully and how to polish every single detail of a soundscape to get that cinematic impact."