
Scott Chowning
performer, composer, songwriter, producer, and teacher.

performer, composer, songwriter, producer, and teacher.
Available for hire on french horn, piano, keyboard, and synths working across electronic, pop, jazz, and contemporary classical genres.
With educations from Oberlin College and McGill university, over 25 Years of professional performance, and a passion for pedagogy, Scott will work with you to create and achieve your musical goals.
Scott Chowning is a composer, songwriter, and producer working across electronic, pop, and contemporary classical genres. Their work blends atmospheric synthesis, detailed production, and strong melodic writing, with a focus on emotionally driven, vocal-centered music and sync-ready compositions.
They are the primary songwriter and producer behind the project Sofia and the Afterglow, with a debut full-length release in development, and have independently released electronic work under the name SIITE, including a six-track EP spanning ambient, electronic, and techno styles. As a collaborator, they have contributed as a keyboardist and writer with *Prophet Martian*, with releases recognized in regional music press.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory and a Master of Music from McGill University, both in French horn performance. While at Oberlin, they were awarded the CIGSIE Entrepreneurship Grant in support of creative project development. Their background as a performer includes ongoing work with symphonic ensembles in the greater Bay Area, in addition to prior service in professional ensemble settings.
As an active member of ASCAP, Scott holds 15+ registered credits as a composer and producer. Their work spans electronic production, jazz piano, and classical performance, informing a versatile approach to songwriting and composition. In parallel with their creative work, they maintain a private teaching studio and continue to develop new material for artist releases, collaborations, and media-based projects.and enjoy music from different cultures and genres.

SIITE is the electronic solo project of producer and composer Scott Chowning, blending ambient textures, analog synthesis, and immersive rhythmic sound design. Drawing from influences spanning experimental electronic music, dreamlike soundscapes, and minimal techno, the project explores atmosphere as much as melody, with a focus on emotionally cinematic listening experiences.

Sofia and the Afterglow is a Bay Area dreampop duo creating lush, cinematic indie music built from shimmering synths, intimate vocals, and nostalgic textures. Combining Sofia’s writing and vocal melodies with Scott Chowning’s production and composition, the project blends dream pop, synth pop, and ambient influences into songs that feel both ethereal and emotionally immediate.

Oakland, CA Prophet Martian is a five piece band defining a new Bay Area sound. Creating music filled with soulful catchy melodies and funky beats through an elegant blend of synthy-jazz, funk and soul they've been dazzling audiences at renowned venues such as The Great American Music Hall (SF), Bottom of the Hill (SF), and The Cornerstone (Berkeley). This is a band you won't want to miss!
Do you have questions, want to book a show, inquire about lessons or collaborate on a new piece? Reach out, and let's make music happen.
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