Rasih Öztürk
Composer - Guitarist - Educator - Producer
Yiğit Yeşildağ
sound engineer, guitarist, producer
I knew I'd make great projects with him from the moment he walked into my studio, but I was too inexperienced to realize he was a genius.
Sina Koloğlu
pianist, composer, journalist
...he gave life to my composition 'Mevhibe'. He made an orchestration that grasped the essence of the piece.
...great talent with his musical knowledge and ability to convey this to the musical spirit. Especially his guitar tones are very impressive and his avant-garde approach to his compositions also draws attention...
Kavyesh Kaviraj
pianist, composer, educator
Rasih is one of the most skilled musicians I've ever worked with.
His capacity to feel music encompasses a multitude of skills: as a composer, guitarist, improviser and teacher, he is of the finest international caliber.
His work ethic and drive to master every field he touches is unparalleled, and he is an excellent example of musicianship.
Rasih Öztürk is a composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist performer, and educator, born in İzmir, Turkey, in 1995.
A self-taught musician, Rasih began performing gigs in his hometown at the age of 14. After several years of professional experience, he discovered a passion for teaching and mentoring while working at private music and art institutions across Turkey.
His musical journey took a significant turn when he received the prestigious Arif Mardin Scholarship for a summer program at Berklee College of Music. This opportunity led him to move to Boston, where he was later awarded a full-tuition scholarship to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Composition.
Rasih is now a well-known music educator in Turkey, recognized for the impressive scholarships his students have earned from leading institutions such as Berklee.
As a composer, arranger, and producer, he has collaborated with both international and local artists, while also releasing his own original music. His debut EP Early Bird was released in late 2020, followed by the single I Am the Real Free in 2021.
Respected for his trustworthy and collaborative approach, Rasih has become a sought-after figure in his hometown’s music scene. His wide-ranging musical knowledge, extensive personal library, and practical, creative solutions in the studio have made him a go-to arranger and producer—especially for aspiring songwriters in need of mentorship.
Currently completing his degree at Berklee, Rasih is working on several new compositions slated for release in the coming year. Most importantly, he is writing a comprehensive three-volume harmony book in both Turkish and English.
Some Academic & Career Highlights:
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Full Tuition Scholarship - Berklee College of Music
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Arif Mardin Scholarship - Berklee College of Music
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Dean's List (Each Semester) - Berklee College of Music
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President's Scholarship - Los Angeles College of Music
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Merit + Academic Scholarship - Los Angeles College of Music
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Full International Student Scholarship - University of St. Thomas, MN
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Platinum Scholarship - McNally Smith College of Music
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Dean's List - McNally Smith College of Music
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1st Place - National Songwriting Contest by American Collegiate Institute
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Best Bass Player - National Songwriting Contest by American Collegiate Institute
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Talent Scholarship - The Collective School of Music, NYC