About
Mai Nguyen is an accomplished TV composer at Primerchord and a graduate of the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Music. At Primerchord, founded by the renowned Australian composer Amara Primero, Mai composes to briefs for a diverse range of Australian and American TV shows, including “Bondi Rescue,” “Women at War,” “Close Encounters,” and “Shark Week.”
Mai’s journey into music began with a strong Classical foundation, honed through the ABRSM grades and the European Music school system. Her passion for exploring new musical styles led her to seek mentorship from the touring synth and keyboardist Nik Pringadi, known for his tours with Smokey Robinson and Belinda Carlisle. Under his guidance, Mai expanded her expertise to include studio pop, dance, commercial house, and jazz piano improvisation, enriching her compositional palette.
As a pianist, Mai has collaborated with esteemed Juilliard performers, including bass operatic singer Andrew Munn, during his European tour in Warsaw, Poland. She has also recorded her debut album, “Peace of Nature,” with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra musicians Jenny Khafagi, Zoe Black, Blair Harris, Hamish Gullick, and Lachlan Davidson, working alongside music producer Tomas Strode.
Throughout her career, Mai has enjoyed diverse collaborations. She worked with GOOD LUCK MILLION, Joe Haynes, and Archie Duffield on the pop song “Stargazing” and teamed up with Scottish traditional composer Paul Tollin on the Celtic cinematic piece “Haste ye back.” At the University of Edinburgh, she had the opportunity to score projects for Edinburgh College of Art film and animation students, as well as rescored the feature film “Racheltjie de Beer” under the supervision of the original composer, Chris Letcher, as part of her final university portfolio. Mai’s versatility extends beyond film and TV; she has also delved into adaptive music for video games by rescoring the game “Journey” by Sony Computer Entertainment.