Sonic Architect — Musician, Composer, Sound Artist

 
 

Kourtney Lara Ross is Berlin-based musician, composer, and sound artist. Her sound is an interweaving of electronic instrumentation and musically integrated sound design, creating different moods and auditory worlds. Genre-bending and evocative, her work is often tailored for multimedia, immersive, and live visual experiences. These experiences intersect music, technology, and visual storytelling. She has produced a diverse range of works for clients and achieved global recognition through collaborative international projects and multimedia installations.

Alumna of Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, she earned a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing and Production, with violin as her principal instrument. As a violinist, she brings over 20 years of experience, having placed highly in regional competitions since childhood and performed with a range of orchestras, chamber groups, and ensembles. During her studies at Berklee, she frequently worked as a session violinist on various projects and currently performs with a local symphony orchestra in Berlin.

Oftentimes, her work involves curating sonic experiences across a wide range of events. Her past music curation includes Berlin Fashion Week, clubs, and private events, spanning since 2015. Since 2021, she has worked as a duo with Berlin-based animator John Tettenborn. Among their most renowned collaborations is a 2024 project for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku, Tokyo, which was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest permanent architectural projection-mapping display.

Kourtney is currently working on her debut EP.