Summary
Oleg Smirnov is an interdisciplinary leader who blends 13 years of experience across music, psychology, education, and creative production to shape screen scoring and media-focused curricula. As Assistant Chair of Screen Scoring at Berklee and Creative Director/Executive Producer at IDIOM Productions, he directs both academic programs and professional projects that bridge composition, storytelling, and production. His background in psychology and prior research fellowships informs a human-centered approach to pedagogy, workshop design, and team leadership, evidenced by his program work at Sound Living LA. He has taught at multiple institutions and also provided one-on-one tutoring in core music theory, underscoring a hands-on commitment to student development. Based in Greater Boston with international experience including UN administrative service, he brings uncommon cross-sector perspective and operational rigor to creative education. Colleagues describe him as a pragmatic connector who turns interdisciplinary ideas into structured learning and production outcomes.
13 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Masters Of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Masters Of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology at Russian State University for the Humanities
Bachelor Of Arts in Contemporary Writing & Production, Contemporary Writing & Production, Bachelor Of Arts in Contemporary Writing & Production, Contemporary Writing & Production at Berklee College of Music
Master's Degree, PSYCHOLOGY, Master's Degree, PSYCHOLOGY at Russian University of Humanities
English, Russian