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Need music that actually sounds like a hit? With 20+ years as a music producer, composer, and audio engineer, I turn raw ideas into polished, release-ready tracks — across any genre, any style, any deadline. What sets me apart isn't just the gear or the plugins — it's the full-spectrum experience. I've been on stage as a touring artist, behind the board as an engineer, and in the booth as a composer. That means I understand your music the way a collaborator does, not just a technician. I work in Ableton Live 12 and with a deep library of instruments and state-of-the-art plugins, so no sound is out of reach. Here's what I can do for you: 🎵 Full music production — original compositions from scratch in any genre (EDM, pop, cinematic, hip-hop, house, dubstep, drum & bass, game music, and more) 🎚️ Mixing & mastering — professional polish that translates on every speaker and streaming platform ✂️ Audio editing — vocal sync, cleanup, timing correction, and post-production 🎧 Background music — custom tracks for social media, podcasts, ads, and video content 🎮 Video game music — adaptive, loopable, and emotionally on-point 👨‍🏫 Production mentoring — guiding beginners and seasoned producers to level up their craft 175+ completed projects on Upwork with a 5 star rating and Top Rated status. Clients range from independent artists and podcasters to game developers and brand agencies. Over 20 years in the industry — as a DJ, touring artist, and studio professional — means I've seen every kind of project and know how to deliver. Send me a message and describe what you're working on — I typically respond within a few hours and can usually give you a timeline and rough quote the same day.

I help serious artists, labels, creators, and audio teams turn raw recordings into release-ready records, productions, and sound-designed audio. I’m a Billboard-charting audio engineer and producer specializing in premium mixing, mastering, vocal production, custom production, and sound design. My background combines decades of real music-production experience with professional audio engineering, restoration, dialogue enhancement, and high-detail voice/audio evaluation work. I bring the instincts of an artist, the discipline of an engineer, and the quality-control mindset needed for releases that need to sound polished across streaming, radio, video, and client-facing platforms. Core services • Premium mixing for singles, EPs, albums, and serious releases • Mastering for streaming, radio, video, and release delivery • Vocal tuning, vocal production, cleanup, alignment, and polish • Full song production, remixing, arrangement, and sound selection • Custom sound design for music, video, brand content, and cinematic moments • Audio restoration, dialogue enhancement, noise reduction, and repair Why clients hire me • Billboard-charting and label-connected audio background • 115+ completed Upwork jobs and verified client feedback • Decades of production, engineering, and artist-side experience • Strong communication, efficient file handling, and practical collaboration • A release-focused workflow built around clarity, feel, translation, and professional presentation I’m best for clients who care about quality, detail, and final presentation, not just a quick preset mix. If your song, vocal, soundtrack, dialogue, or custom audio needs to compete professionally, I can help you take it from rough to release-ready.

Website: taimakesnoise.com Some relevant credits: - Superbowl LVI T-MOBILE ad - M3GAN - Universal movie - NETFLIX brand New Cherry Flavor - MICROSOFT, Pride 2021 Together We Can - Hundreds of episodes for TV shows like Dynasty, Go-Big Show, Superstore, and many more Tai Fronzaroli is an LA-based Music Producer, Composer and Mixing Engineer. He was born and raised in Florence, Italy and graduated from Luigi Cherubini Conservatory in "Music Tech". Naturally, he loves cooking in his free time- in true Italian fashion. In 2010, he founded the SevenStudio recording studio in Florence, where he has worked with a range of artists and produced numerous records. In 2012, he also founded the live music venue Cycle Club, which has featured hundreds of performers from around the world. He doesn’t come from a musical family but began his first music project with some friends when he was 13. He hasn’t stopped since. After graduating from UCLA in "Independent Music Production", Tai has been working with upcoming artists and producers in Los Angeles, creating placements for TV shows, films, and music libraries. He finds collaboration with other artists of the utmost value to him and his growth potential. To him, having fun brings a project’s sound to the next level. full credit list on my website taimakesnoise.com

I am a Producer, Composer, Music Editor, and Mix Engineer. I have produced, mixed and mastered Grammy-winning and Platinum-selling records for a range of artists, including: Seal, Sting, Santana, Common, Chaka Khan, The Killers, Mary J. Blige, Rick James, Donna Summer, WAR, Kaskade, Duran Duran, the Dandy Warhols, Fila Brazilia, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, David Sylvian, Luis Miguel, Yuridia, Camila, Jody Watley, The Counting Crows, and Ricky Martin, among others. I own ROCAsound Studios in Los Angeles, CA. I hold a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, where I studied Film Scoring, Production, Audio Engineering, and Composition. Additionally, I have produced and written for major label albums on Interscope, Warner Brothers, Universal, Ultra, OM, Capitol, WEA Latina, Stone's Throw, and Sony Records. I have also worked on Oscar-winning films and Emmy-winning TV shows such as Mr. Robot, Iron Man 2, Little Miss Sunshine, Draft Day, Young Sheldon, Alex Cross, Robocop, and The Orville. I use an Analog/Digital Hybrid setup with Protools HDX, Antelope Audio converters, Manley, SSL, Langevin, Vintage Neumann and Empirical Labs equipment. This combination provides incredible warmth, punch, and professional clarity to your audio. I also have a special keyboard live room full of vintage keyboards and analog synthesizers such as Moog, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Roland Jupiter 8, Juno 106, B3 Organ, Clavinet, and a Steinway B Grand Piano. Studio A includes a vast array of customized vintage drum machines and samplers, including a Linn, MPC3000, MPC4000, Vintage MachineDrum, Gotharman LD2, and a host of Elektron gear for any of your punchy pop and hip-hop needs. For any service on Upwork, I use all my analog hardware to get you the highest quality results. I do all the programming, producing, and mixing myself, no assistants. Here are some highlights from my experience: - Worked as a producer and engineer on Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum albums for well-known artists. - I have been blessed with 2 Grammy Nominations, 6 Platinum Albums, 3 Gold Albums, and 7 Billboard #1 Singles. - Produced and engineered for major films including Iron Man 2, Draft Day, RoboCop, Alex Cross, Spongebob: Sponge Out of Water, Little Miss Sunshine, and Elysium. - Sound design and Special Effects producer for Video Games and documentaries from Electronic Arts and Apple TV+. - Ensured that each album was of the highest possible quality and that each artist's unique sound was captured and showcased. - Have hands-on experience in mixing, recording, and mastering podcasts, digital content, and films. - Extensive experience in audio restoration, noise reduction, and mastering dialogue for films, TV, podcasts, and digital content. - My songs have been featured in various films and TV shows, such as Mr. Robot, CSI: Miami, SpongeBob, The Emmys, The Orville, The Grand Tour, Young Sheldon, Fringe, Matador and Brothers and Sisters. - Collaborate with artists to refine their initial songs and turn them into potential hits. - I am a classically trained jazz pianist and beat maker for modern styles of music, including pop, dance, EDM, hip-hop, and Latin.

Working tirelessly since 2009 to perfect my artistry, I've catered to a broad cross-section of the music buying public and conquered many genres in the process. I specialize in Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock, Trap and Electronic Dance Music. Each beat and lyric stamped with industry quality. I share the same expertise in audio engineering, looking forward to working with you!

Pro level Sound in everything I do, Production -- on-location sound, VO, ACX creator Post -- music/FX/dialog editor, mixing, re-recording, final mix Studio- ADR, music and podcast recording and production, remixing and custom editing Live - FOH mixer, monitor mixer, stage plot and sound system design and programming Educator-- Professor of audio, tutor, technology wrangler, RTFM, remote and in-person instructor Performer -- DJ, Live Looper AV installer and more... Pro tools Certified operator - Ableton Live - Logic Pro Expert - Davinci Resolve (fairlight) studio user Countless credits in both the music and audio for video worlds... Formal Educator in audio and music production for 10+ years. Have a pro level studio in home, samples of work always available upon request