Dimi Doukas BIO and Contact info

Dimi Doukas – Songwriter, Musician & Multi-Instrumentalist

Songwriter and musician based in Finland, blending genres with a focus on melody, mood, and sonic inspiration. Influenced by synthesizer music pioneers, progressive rock, melodic 70s-80s sounds, and contemporary pop, Dimi Doukas creates music that fuses analog warmth with modern digital production. Using a combination of synths, analog instruments, and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), his compositions explore diverse musical landscapes, from synth-pop to classical, progressive rock, and cinematic soundscapes.

Musical Journey

Born in 1970 in Finland, Dimi’s earliest musical memories involve experimenting with acoustic guitar, violin, and harmonica found at home. His first public performance came at the age of six, playing the Eurovision theme on harmonica at a local community space. As he grew, he expanded his instrumental range, taking up piano at nine and studying at the Lahti Conservatoire from the age of ten. However, classical music training couldn’t hold his interest for long, and by sixteen, he transitioned to synthesizers, first with the Yamaha DX7, followed by the Korg M1 at nineteen. Alongside keyboards, he also played acoustic guitars (6- and 12-string) and soprano flute.

Dimi’s influences span multiple genres, blending the synth-driven textures of Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Kitaro, and Kraftwerk, the progressive rock complexity of King Crimson, Genesis (early era), Marillion (w/ Fish), and Pink Floyd, and the melodic and cinematic stylings of Electric Light Orchestra, Dire Straits, and Queen. Other key influences include Rainbow, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Iron Maiden, Frank Zappa, Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Steve Vai, and Prince. More recent inspirations include Youn Sun Nah, Stacey Kent, Von Hertzen Brothers, Tina Guo, Serj Tankian (SOAD), Daft Punk, and Muse. This wide-ranging musical palette has led him to naturally mix genres, always led by melody, mood, and the inspiration from sounds.

Creative Approach & Instrumentation

Primarily self-taught by ear, Dimi composes through improvisation—“noodling around”—rather than traditional notation. His ability to shape music organically has led him to experiment with a hybrid setup of digital and acoustic instruments. His current instrument collection includes:

🎹 Keyboards & Synths: Nord, Arturia, Roland, Akai, Korg, Novation

🎸 Guitars & Strings: Acoustic and electric guitars (Yamaha), electric bass (Fender), Greek bouzoukis, violin

🎶 Winds & Others: Soprano and piccolo flutes (Armstrong), Chinese flutes, accordions

💻 Production: DAWs, MIDI controllers, and virtual instruments

Music Production & Visual Art

As a songwriter and producer, Dimi releases digital singles in multiple genres, distributed across major streaming platforms. Beyond music, he also creates music videos, drawing from his photography and visual arts background to craft immersive visual experiences.

While he is currently focused on studio work, his passion for music, sound design, and artistic storytelling continues to evolve, constantly pushing creative boundaries.

Musical Studies

🎵 2018-2019 – University of Arts Helsinki (Open University) – Recording Arts

🎵 2010-2011 – Sibelius Academy (Open University, Helsinki) – Live Sound Basics for Musicians

🎵 1981-1984 – Lahti Conservatoire, Finland

🎵 1979-1981 – Private Music Studies

📧 Contact: dimi[at]doukasarts.fi