Kanako neale
composer


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Kanako Neale is a composer, drummer, and percussionist. She started playing piano at age 3, flute at age 9, and drums at age 15. she moved to NY from Japan when she was 16 to pursue a career in music. She has been performing professionally since 2001, and has played and toured with different local bands from NY and Philadelphia of various styles (Rock, R&B/Soul, Jazz, Blues). after graduating from the University of the Arts in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in drum performance, she started playing in orchestra pits in various musical theatres in PA/DE/NJ/NY.
She started writing songs in 2002, released 1 album, 2 EPs, and many singles of her own songs. she wrote music for an Australian short film in 2020 and since she's been writing music for films, animations, and podcasts.
She received a certificate for Film and TV Music Composition from Berklee Online in 2024.









For videos of my reworks and some of the projects I've worked on, please click HERE




awards



Best Sound Design Award
Best Original Music Nomination
- "Outside" 48hfp Baltimore 2024

2nd Place
- Horror Hotel Film Festival Trailer Music Composition 2025

Best Original Music Nomination
- "The Anniversary" 48hfp Holiday DC 2024



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