Rebecca Sneddon graduated from Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) in 2013 with a BMus in Music.
Rebecca performs with Free Nelson Mandoomjazz, a trio she formed in Edinburgh with classmate, Paul Archibald, and their mutual friend, Colin Stewart.
Rebecca is also a composer for various media, including films, video games and animation.
Tell us about yourself
I come from Carluke in South Lanarkshire. I came to Edinburgh to study Music in 2009 and graduated from ECA in 2013 with a Bachelor in Music (BMus). I am currently based in Bristol.
Tell us about your creative practice
Like any musician, I am driven by my passion for music. Crafting something that is uniquely yours – bringing a piece of yourself to life in music – is such an amazing feeling; it's almost an addiction. I wouldn't want to do anything else.
My inspiration for my work is extremely varied. As a media composer, the primary inspiration comes from the media itself – whether this be film, video game, animation or otherwise. For me, this allows the process of composing to more easily begin. The media is an open door to my own creative instinct.
I am certainly inspired by a vast range of musical genres, with my varied musical background colouring my work. It's difficult to define what directly influences my composition, as it is a subconscious combination of experiences.
Being a very competitive industry, it can be difficult to keep motivated. I believe that hard work and dedication are necessary in achieving success as a musician, but also enjoying what you do.
Performing and composing give me a kind of satisfaction I can't find anywhere else.