'Listen beyond music. The world is full of compositions. Stay skeptical, stay curious, don't be afraid to experiment and fail, and never let trends decide what deserves your attention. Question everything. Experiment relentlessly. Fail gracefully. Repeat.'
About the teacher
Mert Gençer is an Amsterdam based composer, sound designer, and audiovisual artist. Holding both bachelor's and master's degrees in music, he began his career in new media, specializing in spatial augmented reality, projection mapping, and immersive audiovisual experiences.
Working across composition and sound design, Gençer has created music and audio for documentaries, movies, new media productions, installations, and commercial campaigns for clients including Adidas,
Samsung, Vodafone, WWF, VPRO, and KPN. His credits include large scale international projects such as Conquest of Istanbul (2016), recognized as the world's largest 3D mapping show, as well as Theta at iMapp Bucharest and the Saudi National Day Celebration in Dubai and Jeddah.
Alongside his commissioned work, Gençer develops a personal artistic practice under the moniker lowkolos, exploring experimental electronic music, electroacoustic composition, and audiovisual storytelling. His work is characterized by textured sound design, unconventional compositional approaches, and a strong focus on atmosphere and narrative. He has released four albums and two EPs, and has presented his work internationally at festivals including Uncloud Festival, Electropark Festival, ACSEE Festival, and Mix Festival.
Gençer also teaches film composition and music production at ArtEZ University of the Arts. His multidisciplinary practice moves fluidly between music, sound design, moving image, and immersive media, bringing together technical expertise and a distinctive artistic voice."
