Samuel David Naranjo

Samuel David Naranjo is a Colombian music producer, composer, arranger and educator whose passion for music began at an early age with the piano. He later pursued formal musical studies and earned his degree in Music from the University of Valle in Cali, Colombia.

Throughout his professional career, Samuel has collaborated with artists from across Latin America, including Vaiah from Venezuela, Carola Lopez from Peru, Felipe Silva from Colombia, Maria Esther Del Sol from Cuba, and Carolina Medina from Chile. His experience encompasses performance, production, composition, arrangement and music education.

Samuel has also worked extensively in music for film. He contributed composition, arrangement and music editing to the short film “Interview Me,” a production that received Miami Life Awards for Best Short Film, Best Director and Best Actress. He also composed and edited music for “Dinner Is Served,” which received a Best Director nomination at the Miami Life Awards.

As an educator, Samuel brings many years of experience teaching piano, bass guitar, guitar, drums, and band and ensemble performance. His teaching philosophy combines academic knowledge with professional experience, allowing students to develop technique while also understanding how music works in practical and creative settings.

Samuel is passionate about helping each student strengthen their musical skills, expand their creativity, and develop the confidence needed to grow into a well-rounded musician.

• •Degree in Music, University of Valle (Cali, Colombia)
• •Composer/arranger for the award-winning short film “Interview Me” (Miami Life Awards)
• •Collaborated with artists across Latin America