I'm Alena Kutumian, an Armenian American composer whose music draws inspiration from diverse influences and artists. Growing up in a musical household, I taught myself guitar and piano, and I also play clarinet and sing. My passion for musical theatre and a rich musical background led me to compose for concert, theatre, and film. Currently, I rock out as a guitarist in the band DUCK! and have performed in musical theatre and pop shows at prestigious venues like The Green Room 42 and 54 Below. Additionally, I've shared my knowledge by teaching college students guitar at both beginner and intermediate levels. I hold a Bachelor's of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Music from the University of California, Riverside, where I studied composition under Dr. Dana Kaufman and Dr. Ian Dicke. I furthered my studies at New York University Steinhardt, earning a Master of Music Theory and Composition: Screen Scoring, under the guidance of Eric V. Hachikian and Chris Hajian.
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