Today we’d like to introduce you to Malachi Del Rosario.
Hi Malachi, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started with guitar, but over time it grew into something much bigger — composing, arranging, producing, and directing. That journey eventually led me to Berklee College of Music, where I studied Film Scoring and had the chance to work with incredible musicians from all over the world.
One of the most defining projects of my career has been Insomnia, a musical experience that began as a one-hour show with a 17-piece ensemble. Since then, it has grown into an evolving body of work that audiences often describe as unlike anything they’ve ever experienced.
In summer 2025, Insomnia reached a new milestone with performances at Arts at the Armory and The Foundry. The cast featured 35 artists and creatives, including dancers from over 15 different countries, creating a production that blended theater, concert, dance, and immersive experience into one. Bringing together so many voices and perspectives into a single unified performance was one of the most rewarding moments of my journey.
Beyond Insomnia, I’ve also had the honor of serving as Production Manager for Berklee ASEAN, where I helped organize performances and coordinate across a large team of international musicians. That role taught me how to create structure in complex productions while honoring the artistry and cultural richness of everyone involved.
Teaching and mentorship have also been core to my path. As a Core Music Tutor at Berklee, I worked one-on-one with students in subjects like harmony, arranging, and ear training. Supporting their growth, both musically and personally, has been one of the most fulfilling parts of what I do.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Like many musicians and creatives, one of the biggest challenges has been finances. I’ve always poured myself into passion projects, and while they’re incredibly rewarding artistically, they don’t always provide the kind of financial stability you hope for. Balancing the desire to create something meaningful with the realities of sustaining yourself is definitely an ongoing challenge.
On top of that, I just graduated from Berklee College of Music and recently relocated to Los Angeles. It’s an exciting chapter, but it also comes with uncertainty — trying to find the right opportunities that meet both the practical needs of life and the bigger creative ambitions I’m chasing.
That tension between art and practicality is something I think almost every creative has to wrestle with. For me, it’s about learning to stay grounded, to keep building step by step, and to trust that the work I’m doing will open the right doors in time.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
At my core, I’m a composer and director who specializes in building immersive musical experiences. I love pushing the boundaries of what a performance can be — blending live music with theater, dance, and visual storytelling so that audiences feel like they’ve stepped into another world.
I’m known for bringing together large, diverse ensembles and finding ways to make every artist’s voice feel integral to the work. For example, Insomnia has become a space where musicians, dancers, and creatives from all over the world collaborate — not just to perform music, but to create an atmosphere that’s part concert, part theater, and part immersive art.
As Production Manager for Berklee ASEAN, I applied that same approach in a different way — helping international musicians bring their cultural artistry to the stage while coordinating all the moving pieces behind the scenes. It deepened my passion for creating platforms where collaboration across backgrounds and traditions can thrive.
What sets me apart is how I approach leadership in the arts. I see my role as balancing structure with creativity: giving enough direction to unify the vision, while leaving enough freedom for individual artistry to shine. Whether I’m composing a score, directing a performance, or mentoring young musicians, I’m always looking for ways to turn collaboration into something transformative.
How do you think about luck?
Berklee really showed me that so many opportunities come from relationships — knowing and being friends with people who are doing incredible things. A lot of doors in my professional life have opened through those connections.
Would I call that luck? Not exactly. I think it’s less about chance and more about being intentional — showing up, building genuine friendships, and putting yourself in spaces where collaboration can happen. Given my skillset, I’ve been able to adapt and contribute in many different industry settings, but none of that would matter if I wasn’t connected with the right people.
So for me, “luck” has really looked like preparation meeting community.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://malachidelrosario.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malachi.delrosario/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malachi-del-rosario-823359247/
Image Credits
Grace Um
Kaemon Hiraki
