Mena Williams

Composer, Writer, and Classical Pianist

Long Beach, California, United States

About

Mena Williams is an Afro-Caribbean American composer writer, and classical pianist from Miami, Florida. She has a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition and a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing with an emphasis in fiction from the University of Redlands and is pursuing a Master of Music Degree in Composition at California State University: Long Beach. ​ Throughout her composer career, Mena has had pieces premiered by ensembles such as the International Contemporary Ensemble, AndPlay, the Neave Trio, and the Atlantic Brass Quintet. In addition she has received readings of her works by the Mostly Modern Orchestra, and the Bright Works Pierrot Ensemble. Mena is currently composing concert music; however, her main goal as a composer is to write for movies and TV shows due to her immense love of films; as well as video games and dance since they are other forms of visual media that she is extremely attached to.

Experience

  • Freelance Composer at The Unfinished Symphony
    Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

  • Freelance Writer at The Anti Hero Film Blog
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    Publishing write ups under — The Anti-Hero (self publication) —It’s Only a Movie —The Early Years

  • Piano Teacher at Self-employed
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Currently not teaching students

  • Instructional Student Assistant at California State University, Long Beach
    Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 · 4 mos

    I am the Instructional Student Assistant for the Film Music History course at CSULB taught by Dr. Fruchtman

  • University of Redlands (Redlands, California, United States)
    • University of Redlands Peer Writing Tutor
      Aug 2023 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Reason for Leaving: Graduated from the University of Redlands

    • Student Library Clerk Specialist
      Sep 2021 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Reason for Leaving: Graduated from the University of Redlands

    • Student Representative of the College Curriculum Committee
      Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 · 5 mos

      Reason for Leaving: Didn’t fit into schedule