Story & Lesson Highlights with Dinos

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Dinos . Check out our conversation below.

Hi Dinos , thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
Probably a little bit of both. I think for an individual is almost impossible to choose or just do one of the two. Especially from an artistic perspective I feel that it is a little unhealthy to be an one-dimensional person. I definitely have been following a path for the last 5-6 years of my life but I wouldn’t be able to find that path without wondering as a teenager and as young adult. Don’t get me wrong though, following a path has always been a priority because is how I need to act in order to fulfill my personal goals and dreams. For some other people could be the opposite, and that is beautiful!

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Dinos from Afytos Greece and I am a Los Angeles based Film Composer, Orchestrator and Guitarist. I have been involved with music for the biggest part of my life and when I was 15 I decided that this would be my career. I just wanted to play music for people to bang their heads but when I first shut down with a huge empty manuscript paper and a pencil for 3-4 hour putting notes and rests, I immediately knew that this is something I love. From the age of 6 I have been both studying on a formal level but also have been involved in numerous band and live concerts as I was lucky enough to have experience from both worlds of studying and playing live. This led me to move all the way to the US and follow my dreams of becoming a film composer. Right now I grateful to be part of an amazing music team that is behind the score of an upcoming animated film. Also I have been privileged enough to perform with some of my friends like Riley Oak, George Arvanitidis and Mizzy in legendary venues around Los Angeles

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
When I found out I was accepted to study at Berklee College of Music with a scholarship. Generally this decision of mine didn’t came with a lot of encouragement from my surroundings besides very few people and to be honest even after my audition I though I didn’t make it and felt like a complete failure. Luckily I proved myself wrong and when I red the letter it was probably the first time I felt truly accomplished and powerful. I am still waiting for this moment or the feeling to come back again. Right now I’m am trying to enjoy and still learn LA while navigating an industry that is challenging and always changing. I am luck to be here.

What fear has held you back the most in your life?
I am a very shy person who most of the times doesn’t believe in my own strength. There are many instances that I have lost opportunities just because I was too afraid to ask or talk and this is something I am currently working on to make better. I think for artists is inevitable to avoid insecurities especially when you love something as much as I love music. Another thing is stress which is I guess part of the process but I have also been able to learn and understand things about myself when trying explain my own stress.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, definitely. I am not a social media person, I don’t like showing something else than what I am. The same way I am loud, intense, bold and straight to the point in my private life that is how I choose to be in public. I wouldn’t say that my social skills are the best but that also doesn’t really concern me a lot. It is very rare that I am trying to make new friends so I have no reason to hide who I am. This method sometimes didn’t led to the desired results but it for sure helped me avoid some even worse situations that I would have gotten myself into.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. When do you feel most at peace?
At the studio recording an orchestra.
Those few seconds during the count off at the beginning of every music piece where you see the conductor raising the button and the string players move their bows slightly leading to the first beat of music that is created at that specific moment. Is something so magical it is hard to explain. During those minutes I am totally focused on the process trying to hear every individual instrument and the whole ensemble at the same time is where I feel ultimate piece and comfort.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: dinos_al
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinos-alvanos-8ab9b8231/
• Other: https://play.reelcrafter.com/A_zmPP_CRa6qD5oiQgMyxQ