Biography

Jacob is a Music Composer and Sound Designer for games, films, animation and all multimedia platforms. He is currently working with Elite Hollywood Composer Mateo Messina and recently attended the 2019 Game Developers Conference as a Conference Associate.

Jacob was born in the suburbs of Detroit and grew up being exposed to the golden age of cinema and an array of musical styles. His love of music, theater, and film began at a young age, along with his desire to learn multiple instruments. He realized composing was the path for him while playing violin and viola in youth orchestras, under conductor and mentor, Nan Washburn, of the Michigan Philharmonic.

During his graduate studies at the Seattle Film Institute, Jacob worked under the direction of several renowned Music Composers and Sound Designers, including Program Director and two-time Emmy Award-winning Film Composer, Hummie Mann. Plus, award-winning Sound Designer Akash Thakkar and two-time BAFTA-nominated Composer and Sound Designer, Ryan Ike.

Jacob is a passionate composer who believes music is media's icing on the cake. He turned his love for film, theater, and music into a successful career.

Visit his website https://www.jacobeliett.com to hear some of his original compositions.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jacob Eliett