Six cues. Six directions.
A compact range for directors and producers: psychological atmosphere, dramatic scoring, fantasy light, epic scale, and intimate interior work.
Compositional Layers.
Touch the actual strings to turn short atmospheric layers on and off: texture, pulse, harmony, melody, tension, and release.
Starting a layer pauses the cue player above, so the instrument remains a focused interactive sketch rather than a second song playing over the portfolio tracks.
Vladimir Nanaktaev
Vladimir Nanaktaev is a Moscow-based composer and guitarist writing original scores for film and visual storytelling.
His work draws from neoclassical, jazz, flamenco, and progressive traditions — defined by structural precision, expressive phrasing, and a deliberate use of dynamics and silence.
Raised in Siberia, his musical voice was shaped by an environment where space, restraint, and endurance are part of daily life — an influence that continues to inform his balance of intensity and control.
Working under the name Guitar VN, his compositions have been recognized in international competitions under the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. His work spans solo guitar, ensemble writing, and score-driven material for visual projects.
His writing is shaped by contrast — light and weight, precision and emotion, structure and improvisation — guided by a disciplined approach to interpretation and musical form. For him, performance is a controlled translation of thought into sound, where structure and expression remain inseparable.
Selected highlights.
A concise selection of distinctions and experience, presented without certificate images so the page stays focused and professional.
A sustained record of instrumental performance, composition, teaching, and cultural contribution across national and international settings.
International competition laureate in instrumental performance.
Recognized in programs and competitions affiliated with the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
Multiple laureate distinctions across All-Russian classical guitar festivals and competitions.
Performance work and cultural/community contribution recognized by arts, education, and care organizations.
Available for select scoring projects in 2026
Film · Game · Documentary · Independent media · Short-form visual storytelling
contact@guitarvn.com