Shape your story.
Music is the heartbeat behind any story. It’s what makes a moment linger far past the screen, and a project truly unforgettable. As a bespoke composer, I create original music that doesn’t just accompany your work, but elevates it to capture the essence of your vision, and make your story feel right.
My orchestral piece, “Vivo On The Prowl”, was recently double-shortlisted for the BBC Young Composer competition 2025.
Winner of Xaverian Young Musician of the Year
My performance of Chopin’s third Scherzo in C sharp minor won the Young Musician of the Year competition. View my performance below
The power of music
To me, music is essential to how we view the world and shape ourselves. Its ever-evolving nature and rich history means I am always discovering something new and unexpected. At my core, I am a storyteller, and composition is my most powerful form of storytelling, allowing me to craft emotion through sound and communicate in ways no other form can.
Skills
Fluent in Logic Pro and Sibelius
These are the tools I use to create music, all the way from multimedia demos to orchestral works.
Demos
If you’re not quite set on what emotion you want your project to portray through the music, I am adept at creating multiple interpretations of music for your work. Take a look at the 3 demos I recently created for Experian: Better Your Story below.
Deadline Ready
I am experienced at working with tight deadlines while maintaining the quality you need, including music I created for Ember Creative Limited with a 36 hour turnaround, which you can view below
(But a bit of extra time never hurts)
How I work
Too often, clients are left out of the conversation. My process is built around flexibility and clear communication, meaning that you’re always involved, and the final result truly fits your vision.
Brief
We discuss the story, the tone and the emotional goals of the project
Sound consultation
We review any references, inspiration or sounds you want to incorporate
Meeting
We set clear expectations, the turnaround, and budget
Review
We assess the music together and make any changes before finalising
Other skills
My other skills developed alongside composition, which broaden my experience, knowledge and storytelling as a composer
Pianist
I’m an experienced classically trained pianist who has performed around England.
Orchestrator
I currently work as an assistant orchestrator to an industry professional.
Piano Teacher
I have recently begun in giving younger beginners piano lessons.
Actress
Credits include Yamaha, Experian, Apple and Very. I also enjoy musical theatre!
Take a look at my recent compositions and performances:
Industry Quotes
Hear what people have to say about my projects:
“This young lady shows a lot of potential.”
“Just want to express again, how impressive and professional you’ve been”
“This is wildly impressive work. You are an undeniable talent”
Award Winning Director
“Very clever use of orchestration and drama. Clear and professional score presentation.”
“A very engaging piece full of idiomatic orchestral ideas. A strong command of a range of harmonic and stylistic compositional devices come together to form a compelling whole. Well done!”
“Exciting orchestral work. Prokofiev / Tim Burton / Tchaikovsky vibes. Impressive.”
“Love how this builds interest from the start. Beautiful piece, feels very cohesive, and the orchestration is very accomplished. Interesting blend of styles.”
Very assured grasp of orchestration and dramatic pacing. Idiomatic writing for the solo clarinet. Overall, extremely impressive, really well controlled writing!”
BBC Young Composer Panel
Feedback for my piece, “Vivo On The Prowl”. Names include Gavin Higgins, Shiva Feshareki, Segun Akinola, Lloyd Coleman, Tansy Davies, and more.
“So calming 
Love it!”
Composer
Need inspiration? Get in touch!
About me
I’m Maissa (pronounced May-sa), a multimedia and concert composer based in Manchester. I grew up as a classically trained pianist, and as well as composition I have a deep love for Arabic and Greek folk music. Outside composing, I love to act, sing, paint, play the darbuka, and occasionally use my perfect pitch to tell my friends what note their glasses make when it clinks together.
Composition blog
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