Shimira is an award-winning LA based media composer for film, television, video games and other mediums.

 

Born and raised in New York, her interest in music began at a young age. She learned to play piano from her mother at age seven and trumpet by age nine. Shimira took part in numerous wind ensembles, orchestras, and choirs which developed her skills. One of her memorable moments include performing at NYC’s prestigious Lincoln Center. 

 

While working towards a trumpet performance degree, her passion evolved into composition. She acquired a B.S. in Music Theory and Composition at Hofstra University where she was inspired and mentored by renowned composer, Kenneth Lampl.

 

In pursuit of her composition career, Shimira moved to Los Angeles to develop her media composition skills at UCLA’s acclaimed Film Scoring Program. While there, she studied with Hollywood’s award-winning composers, orchestrators, conductors, and musicians to hone her artistry. Shimira had the privilege of learning from and working with Charles Bernstein, Brian Ralston, Jonathan Merrill, Damon Tedesco, Daryl Swann, Fletcher Beasley, Mark Waters, Norman Ludwin, Charles Fernandez, Armen Ksajikian, Mark Robertson, and Ina Veli among others.

 

Collaborations and work with esteemed studios and companies include Remote Control Productions (Hans Zimmer), Sacred Tiger Music (Henry Jackman), CineSamples (Michael Barry), Hollywood Scoring, Joann Kane Music, Sonic Fuel Studios, Red Castle Inc (Chris Lennertz), and CoJack Music Inc (Corey Allen Jackson).

 

Recent projects include Viral, American Nightmares, Painted Woman, Switched for Christmas, El Camino Christmas (Netflix film), Fire on the Hill (Documentary), Bienvenue Chez Nous (French TV Series) and various Hallmark channel films.

 

Shimira currently lives in Los Angeles, CA with her fiancé, Christopher Quintana. In her free time she likes cooking, dancing, the outdoors, spending time with her family and still enjoys playing trumpet.