Education and Work Experience
Belén Vives is a highly skilled and passionate composer, orchestrator, and arranger, specializing in instrumental music with a focus on orchestral, electronic, and hybrid genres. She graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in 2018, honing her craft and developing a deep understanding of music composition.
Throughout her career, Belén has contributed to numerous notable projects across film, television, and advertising. Among her proudest achievements is the creation of the Anthem of the Spanish Academy of Diplomacy, showcasing her ability to capture the essence of prestigious institutions through music. She also collaborated with the Hemisfèric, Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciéncies, composing original pieces that create immersive, otherworldly experiences. In addition, she composed the short film El Monstruo de la Fortuna, further demonstrating her versatility and cinematic storytelling through music.
In addition, she worked as Composer Assistant for acclaimed composer Zeltia Montes, contributing to films such as Bird Box Barcelona and gaining invaluable experience in the world of film scoring. Belén has also served as an orchestrator for celebrated composer Lucas Vidal, further expanding her orchestration expertise and creative versatility.
Belén has extensive experience in commissioned concert music and bespoke arrangements, tailoring each piece to the unique needs and vision of her clients. She has created chamber works such as “Memorable” and “Pequeñito” (commission from ADEC, Spanish Clarinet Association). She has also provided custom arrangements for clients like Laraland Experience. Her approach is deeply personalized, creating “made-to-measure” musical experiences that reflect the character, emotion, and story her clients wish to convey.
Efficiency, Automation & Music Technology
Belén is particularly recognized for her innovative approach to music production, using macros and automation tools to optimize workflow without compromising creativity. She has developed proprietary systems that allow her to compose, orchestrate, and produce high-quality music at remarkable speed and precision.
This expertise extends to her online presence, where she shares her methods through her YouTube channel, offering practical tutorials on workflow automation, macros, and productivity tools. Her videos demonstrate step-by-step techniques that help individuals and businesses streamline complex projects, save time, and enhance efficiency and organization across any professional field.
In 2024, she delivered the lecture “The Art Of Creative Efficiency: Speed and Automation in Film Music Production” at the XXII Workshop on Sound and Music for Film organized by SGAE, highlighting her mastery of workflow optimization in professional music production. She will be presenting again this year, continuing to share her expertise in efficient, automated music production workflows.
Belén is an expert in Notion and workflow automation, designing custom dashboards, templates, and automated systems that optimize complex projects and streamline productivity for individuals and businesses.
