
TUNÇ DEVRİM YOLDAŞ
Composer, Arranger, Guitarist
A Brief Biography
Tunc Devrim Yoldaş is a distinguished composer, songwriter, guitarist, and arranger, born into a prominent family of musicians in Istanbul, Turkey, in July 1977. His musical education began at an early age under the tutelage of his father, Ergüder Yoldaş. He furthered his studies with Gordon Crosskey and Craig Ogden at the Royal Northern College of Music in the United Kingdom. Initially, he concentrated on classical guitar and classical composition techniques until 2004. After years of rigorous study in classical music, he transitioned into the commercial music industry, making notable contributions as a session guitarist, arranger, and composer.
Since 2014, Mr. Yoldaş has dedicated himself to composing for his mother, Nur Yoldaş. He currently resides in Istanbul, where his recent work, "Masal" (Fairy Tale), earned him the Best World Music Song Award at the 2017 Hollywood Songwriting Contest. Additionally, "Masal" achieved finalist status at the UK Songwriting Contest 2017 and was recognized as a semi-finalist in the World Music category at the USA Songwriting Contest.
In parallel with his musical endeavors, as of 2024, Yoldaş is an undergraduate student at Istanbul University, specializing in Ancient Languages and Cultures with a focus on Hittitology. This academic pursuit enriches his artistic practice and demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary study.
Presently, Yoldaş is actively composing music while continuing his studies, creating new works for Nur Yoldaş and for modern chamber orchestras. His creative inspiration draws from a rich tapestry of ethnic music and the classical traditions of the common practice period.