Chino Yoshio Profile & Biography
Composer / CAD Operator / Independent Archivist
This page introduces Chino Yoshio’s profile, biography, music activities, CAD operator background, software skills, and selected works.
Profile
Profile
Chino Yoshio (Yoshio Chino) is active as a composer and a CAD operator, and also works as an Independent Archivist, documenting and organizing creative activities and related contexts. He works primarily as a CAD operator, while pursuing music mainly on weekends. His music, distributed through CD Baby, focuses on ambient, new age, and neo-classical genres, and has been used internationally.
Biography
Biography
- 1977Born in Japan
- 1980Moved to Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture
- 1984Began attending Yamaha Music School
- 2000Some compositions used as BGM in Japanese idol image videos
- 2003Started working as a mechanical design engineer
- 2004Passed the CAD Utilization Technology Examination Grade 1
- 2006Began distributing music via podcast format
- 2007“Sakurasakukoro” featured on Mercedes-Benz Golf compilation
- 2008“Yoakemae” featured on Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape 24
- 2010Began publishing music on SoundCloud after the closure of the licensing company
- 2017“Decision” used in the promotional video for the National Theatre’s play Us/Them
- 2018“Ff3ebd” used in the promotional video for the National Theatre’s play The Great Wave, a production themed around Japan and North Korea
- 2022Temporarily deleted SoundCloud and Bandcamp accounts due to increased unauthorized use
- 2022Released the track “193193,” featured in the Spotify playlist Ambient Japan
- 2023Reopened SoundCloud and Bandcamp accounts
- 2024Began registering sheet music on Apple Books in earnest
- 2025Transitioned to working as a CAD operator and Revit family editor to better balance work with music activities
- 2026Began formal activities as an Independent Archivist
Music
Music Activities
- GenresAmbient, New Age, Neo-Classical
- Notable Works“193193” (Minimalist Piano Works), “Relax” Series (Simple and Meditative Sounds)
- Music Distribution PlatformsSpotify, YouTube, Bandcamp, Apple Music, CD Baby
Skills
Music Production and CAD Operator Skills
- AutoCAD2D design and drafting, artwork design
- Revit LTArchitectural drawing creation, artwork design
- Logic ProMusic Production, Mixing, Mastering, and Custom Sampler Creation
- DoricoScore Creation and Sheet Music Editing
- FieldsMechanical Design, Architectural Design, Drafting, Music Production, Sheet Music Creation
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