Ulmer & Kashoid are professional narrative songwriters specializing in original music for story-driven contexts — including film/TV, development workshops, and musical theater.
With experience writing for both theatrical productions and cinematic concepts, we focus on songs that:
define character motivation
support dramatic arcs
function inside scenes
translate across mediums
Our work ranges from intimate character moments to high-concept theatrical pieces, creating emotional clarity and pushing narrative forward..
Michael Aaron Ulmer
Michael Ulmer is a narrative artist and songwriter whose creative journey spans theatre, film, and conceptual storytelling. He holds a BA in Theatre from Doane University and has refined his craft directing award-winning short films and branded content for global clients, developing a cinematic eye for character and emotional clarity.
His multidisciplinary background — from performance to visual storytelling — informs his songwriting, allowing him to write music that functions inside scenes, supports narrative arcs, and resonates with dramatic intention. Working collaboratively with Denis Kashoid, Michael helps shape original songs designed for placement in film, television, and musical theatre development.
Denis Kashoid
Denis Kashoid is a narrative songwriter whose creative foundation spans music performance, visual storytelling, and disciplined artistic practice. He holds a MA in musical performance from Moscow Conservatory of Tchaikovsky. With deep roots in musical craft and a strong theatrical sensibility, he writes original songs designed to serve dramatic purpose — whether for film, television, or staged work.
As one half of Ulmer & Kashoid, Denis collaborates closely with Michael Ulmer to create story-first, character-driven songs adaptable across mediums. Drawing from a multidisciplinary creative background, he brings a cinematic perspective to composition, helping ensure each song supports narrative intent, emotional pacing, and dramatic momentum while remaining flexible for development and placement.