String Arranger in Dublin

Award-winning Composer / Arranger / Producer

You've heard me before and now you can hire me yourself!!! I've played on tons of hit albums from artists like Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Madonna, Alice In Chains, Beck, Miley, Pink, Weezer and more. Now YOU can hire one of the TOP session string arrangers/multi-instrumentalists in the world. I AM "All Things Stringed"

Virtuosic String Production. Authentic, organic, orchestral-quality sound—crafted remotely with real strings to elevate emotional impact for creators, storytellers, and innovators. Experience highlights: Multi-million streams, SunDance 2025 Festival, Carnegie Hall

Grammy® Nominated Cellist •Sessions & Live : Zhu, Michael Bublé, Halsey, Beck, Smokey Robinson, Esperanza Spalding, Sigur Ros, Skywalker Sound ... •Netflix movie soundtracks •Master's Degree in Cello Performance

I'm a Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist specializing in recording and arranging strings. I'm also the violinist, rhythm, guitarist, and background vocalist in the band Kansas. I play acoustic and electric violin, viola, chin cello, guitar, electric bass, and mandolin. I am also good at editing music. Hit me up for your project!

Making the world a better place, one song at a time

Looking for an organic orchestral sound? I'm your guy :) I've composed & orchestrated music for Disney, Pixar, the San Francisco Symphony, the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, the Moscow Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and many more. This is what I live for and I find absolute joy in helping people take their projects to the next level.

Grammy-nominated (2025) with Zedd (“Telos”). Selected credits include Eminem, Miley Cyrus, Yungblud, Olivia Rodrigo, P!nk, Camila Cabello, Michael Bolton, Chappell Roan, Brent Faiyaz, Louis Tomlinson, Ava Max, and Riot Games (League of Legends), BBC (Planet Earth).

Experienced and Professional Orchestrator available to give depth and weight to your composition. Specialising in orchestration for film music. Music preparation services and also available for remote mixing and mastering.

Songs, Musical Composition & Arrangements, Sound Production, TV & Film Scores

Arrangements for strings and other instruments; Film & TV scores; Production and Remixing

Former bassist and Musical Director for Hozier. My playing has featured across Hozier's eponymous debut album, his Billboard-topping sophomore release, Wasteland, Baby!, and his third album 'Unreal Unearth'.

I am very passionate about my work and excited to work with each new artist. My experience working with many different artists has helped me to develop my skills for working with others to make each song as great as it can possibly be. My main work consists of indie, pop and folk but I am comfortable with most genres.

Unlock the power of immersive soundscapes in your gaming world.

I make film/game scores influenced from the sounds of modern pop, and cutting edge sound design.

Music Composer, Guitarist, Arranger https://derekdolan.com

I'm a pro session multi-instrumentalist, playing violin, keys, guitar and alto saxophone.