String Arranger in Dublin

Award-winning Composer / Arranger / Producer

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!

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"

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

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).

Professional violinist/violist/cellist, arranger and producer who has worked on projects for Amazon Prime, Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Netflix, MTV and collaborated with Billboard Hot 100 artists. Primary instruments are the violin, viola and cello and also utilizes the piano, percussion, electric and acoustic guitar, e bass and much more.

Credits include HBO’s Perry Mason, Margot Robbie, Disney’s Jungle Book trailer, Amazon’s Jack Ryan, and NBC’s Indy 500. I’m a cinematic producer/Composer/Arranger blending orchestral depth with modern edge. Classically trained (USC), I create lush strings, pro mockups, emotional, chart-ready tracks, and record guitar parts.

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.