Instructor Biography

Neil Parfitt

Neil Parfitt is an award-winning composer known for his work in children’s animation, with eight Canadian Screen Award nominations—five for Music and three for Sound—plus a CASMA win and three additional CASMA nominations.

He began experimenting with synthesizers in Grade 8 and has been building and programming sounds ever since. His synth work spans animated series, documentaries, television shows, video games, and Hollywood blockbusters. Neil’s deep knowledge of synthesis and music technology has made him a go-to resource for Composers looking to enhance their projects with custom sonic textures.

Current courses from

Neil Parfitt

Synthesis for the Screen

Starts 27 Oct 2026
Join Neil Parfitt online this fall for a workshop exploring how synthesizers are used in modern film and TV scoring.…
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