11/14/2024
About our Director:Alfredo Villela
Email: [email protected]
1(617)8490481
Professional Summary
Innovative musician, composer, and music director with extensive experience in both the music industry and wellness sectors. Specializing in the intersection of traditional and modern music forms, including minimalist compositions and the therapeutic use of pre-Hispanic instruments. Proven leadership in music production, education, and cross-cultural collaborations. Passionate about using music to inspire healing and connection, and committed to the preservation of nature through artistic expression.
Key Skills
● Music Composition & Production
● Music Therapy & Wellness
● Leadership & Team Management
● Sound Design & Film Scoring
● Cross-Cultural Music (Mesoamerican, Minimalism)
● Public Speaking & Lecturing
● Multi-media and Independent Business Development
Professional Experience
Founder & Director
Paraizzo (Non-Profit Organization) | New York, NY 2005–Present
● Established and lead a non-profit organization dedicated to nature conservation through music and art.
● Created initiatives where music is used as a tool for environmental awareness and community healing.
Counselor Open Sky 2022- Present
● Takes care of clients through addiction recovery services and uses wellness practices
Music Director & Master Drummer
Starseed Wellness Center | Montclair, NJ 2005–2012
● Serve as the house music director and master drummer, using pre-Hispanic drums in music therapy.
● Lead workshops on the therapeutic use of traditional Mesoamerican instruments for wellness and spiritual growth.
Music Director & Composer
CocoaDios (Off-Broadway Production)
New York, NY 20014
● Composed original music and served as music director for Chris Neuner's off-Broadway production, CocoaDios.
● Collaborated with international talent to create a unique theatrical soundscape.
Studio Director
Brown University, Electronic Music Studio | Providence, RI 1995–2000
● Managed the Electronic Music Studio under Dr. Tod Winkler, overseeing the development of student compositions and projects.
● Mentored emerging musicians, teaching them the importance of innovation and collaboration in the digital music landscape.
Director, Spanish Department
MOTU (Mark of the Unicorn) | Cambridge, MA 1995–1999
● Led the Spanish language department at MOTU, a world leader in music software development.
● Collaborated on the creation of music software tools that helped shape the digital music industry.
Production Assistant
Looking Glass Studios | New York, NY 1994
● Assisted in the production of the score for Candyman II, composed by Philip Glass.
● Gained valuable mentorship from Philip Glass on delegation, team dynamics, and the
production process.
Notable Projects & Collaborations
● Caminantes (CD-Rom Project): Composed and produced the full soundtrack for this project about the southeastern region of Mexico, collaborating with Dr. Thomas L. Rhea (Moog and Berklee faculty) and Mark Plati (David Bowie).
● “Hear Me With Your Eyes”: Composed a three-movement piece with Allison Sniffen based on poems by Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz, performed by the Melodia Women's Choir.
● Tami Machnai: Co-produced the work of Tami Machnai, a singer featured in Ainadamar, an opera composed by Osvaldo Golijov.
Education
Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA
Bachelor of Music in Film Scoring & Music Synthesis
Studied under Dr. Richard Boulanger, specializing in music synthesis and composition.
Selected Honors & Recognition
● Member of The Light Tribe, a multimedia collective based in Marshall, NC.
● Featured speaker and performer at various schools and museums, sharing expertise in
Mesoamerican music and culture.
● Extensive performance and lecture history focused on the therapeutic and cultural
significance of Nahuatl (Aztec) instruments.
Personal Philosophy
"Where Music Becomes Nature" – As a musician, Alfredo Villela believes in the profound connection between sound and nature. He strives to use his work to foster healing, environmental awareness, and a deeper understanding of our shared humanity through music.
Languages
● Spanish (Fluent)
● English (Fluent)
