Composer • Songwriter

Vinicius Barbosa Pippa is a Brazilian composer and songwriter for film, television, and video games, based in Los Angeles, California. He is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, where he studied Screen Scoring.​

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An Emmy®-nominee, he has collaborated with top studios, contributing music to some of the industry’s most iconic and widely recognized projects.

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His most personal work is Live Not by Lies, the Angel Studios documentary he scored and wrote songs for, an artistic stand for truth, courage, and self-sacrifice.

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Vinicius actually began his career as a musical prodigy in Brazil, taking his vibrant hometown of São Paulo by storm, performing drums in various musical settings. In his teenage years, he had the honor of sharing the stage with notable Brazilian musical acts such as Nando Reis and O Rappa at Via Funchal, one of the most prestigious venues in Brazil. He also shared the stage with world-renowned band Franz Ferdinand, as well as Nuno Mindelis who has recorded two albums with blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan band’s Double Trouble.

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His remarkable career trajectory, marked by prestigious accolades and a diverse range of projects, positions him as an exceptional composer and songwriter and a driving force in the industry, with work spanning independent films and video games, popular television series, Hollywood productions, and the stage​. His ability to craft powerful and evocative scores ensures his continued success in creating memorable musical experiences for audiences worldwide. ​​​

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Vinicius lives in Southern California with his wife and daughter, where family life remains a grounding and guiding force alongside his creative work.