After her mother brought home a toy piano and her father brought home an IBM 5150 personal computer, it was only a matter of time before Kerry Cobuccio (b.1980) would dive into the worlds of music and video games. Inspired by the music she heard in the games she played, Kerry took up composing towards the end of high school. A native of New Hampshire, Kerry earned her bachelor’s degree in music theory from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s degree in music composition from The University of Minnesota. She studied with Michael Annicchiarico, Andrew Boysen Jr, and Judith Lang Zaimont.

Kerry has worked on music and sound for a variety of medium in the classical and entertainment worlds. She has written for band, orchestra and chamber ensembles. Her music has been performed by Zeitgeist, and on KFAI in Minneapolis.  She has also worked as a composer and sound designer with independent developers throughout the United States and Canada, frequently working with Player1games.  

Kerry also has a love of teaching. She’s taught at The Summer Youth Music School, tutored through DESI, and taught courses at Schoolcraft College and Rio Hondo College. Topics include teaching clarinet, general music, history of rock and roll, music theory, and music composition. She also volunteered with Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles to teach the girls about game development. Kerry provides a unique perspective being classically trained while also having years of experience working in the game industry.

Kerry adventures the world with her husband, Dave and their dog, Shadow.