I write music that makes worlds feel inhabited.
Whether it’s a narrative-driven RPG, a metroidvania with hand-crafted environments, or a documentary shaped by personal or historical storytelling, my focus is always the same: supporting emotional intent through music that feels native to the world it belongs to.
I work as a composer for video games, film, and documentary, creating orchestral and cinematic scores that support narrative, atmosphere, and character. My approach is rooted in writing music that integrates with storytelling rather than sitting on top of it.
A major part of my practice is focused on music design for games. I build adaptive and interactive scores that respond to gameplay and narrative flow, using Wwise and FMOD to create systems where music evolves with the player experience.
🔷 MFA in Music for Motion Pictures & Contemporary Media (Film Scoring Academy of Europe)
🔷 Studied orchestration with Conrad Pope (Star Wars, Harry Potter) and Mikolai Stroinski (The Witcher 3, Diablo Immortal)
🔷 Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance (McGill University)
🔷 10+ years of professional experience in composition and production
🔷 Orchestral recordings up to 84-piece ensembles
My work ranges from intimate thematic writing to full orchestral scores recorded with large ensembles. I tailor musical scale and language to each project’s emotional and narrative needs.
I’m particularly drawn to projects with strong narrative identity—dark fantasy, JRPG, CRPG, metroidvania, and emotionally driven documentary storytelling—where music plays an active role in shaping how the world is experienced.
→ If your project needs music that supports its world, tone, and emotional structure, let's talk.
Film Scoring
Music & Sound Design
Music Arrangement
Orchestration
Ambient Sound Design
Soundtrack
Music Production
Podcast
Guitar Composition
Music
Music Notation
Game Audio
FMOD
Video Game Music
Patrick W.
Toronto, Canada
$45/hr
4.9
215 jobs
In my career producing music and sound, I've been lucky to work on acclaimed projects which have garnered millions of views and streams, and sold thousands of copies around the world.
As a composer for film and video, I've provided original music for international advertising campaigns with major organizations including the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Roots, and Frank and Oak; and for movies that have appeared in cinemas at major film festivals including Cannes.
Additionally, I've worked as a sound designer, editor and mixer on several films, documentaries, podcasts and radio projects.
Above all I'm a guy who loves working with sound and music - so send me a message and let's work on something!
Film Scoring
Music Arrangement
Drum
Vocal Tuning
Music Production
Songwriting
Voice Talent
Podcast Production
Audio Production
Music
Audio Restoration
Celemony Melodyne
Voice-Over
Dave L.
Beamsville, Canada
$35/hr
5.0
60 jobs
Experienced and professional composer, audio engineer and music producer. Holds a BFA in Music specializing in film composition and recording, 15+ years in the music industry and 15+ years experience with software such as Pro Tools and Sibelius. Excellent communicator, detail oriented and flexible worker.
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Summary of Skills:
• Composer
• Arranger
• Orchestrator
• Music supervisor
• Sound designer
• Sound editor
• Audio engineer
• Dialogue editor
• Music producer
• Mix engineer
• Mastering engineer
• Podcast Editor
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Professional Experience:
A Poem From Anna (short film, 2023) - Composer
Project Resurrection (virtual reality film, 2023) - Composer
Touchdown: The Story of Patania II (documentary, 2022) - Composer
Eternal (short film, 2022) - Composer, sound designer and mix engineer
Ownage Pranks (popular YouTube channel with 5.33 million subscribers, 2020) - Music supervisor and sound designer
Discovery Park (8 episode audio drama ranked #44 on the Apple Podcast charts, 2020) - Composer, sound designer and mix engineer
Margo’s Magic Meals (short film, 2020) - Composer and sound designer
Minds of Madness (popular podcast with over 1 million monthly listeners, 2020) - Music supervisor and editor
Li’l Mayne and the Knuckleheads (feature film, 2019) - Dialogue editor
Dr. First (virtual reality experience, 2019) - Sound designer
Notion Theory (virtual reality experience, 2019) - Sound designer
Chasing Adventure with Harry Yuan (Podcast for National Geographic, 2018) - Composer, editor and sound designer
Simple Habit (popular application featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Shark Tank, and Business Insider, 2018) - Composer
Chad Wild Clay (popular YouTube channel with 13 million subscribers, 2017) - Music supervisor, sound designer and mix engineer
Everyday (short film, 2014) - Composer
Audio Editing
Audio Post Production
Film Scoring
Music & Sound Design
Music Arrangement
Music Composition
Audio Mastering
Sound Mixing
Music Production
Video Game Music
Audio Engineering
Music Supervision
Podcast Production
Jason D.
Welland, Canada
$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs
If you care more about the final result than the producer’s ego, we’ll get along just fine. I’m here to support the project, respect the brief, and make sure the music does its job.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "This beat I instantly fell in love with! Once I recorded the song, I sent it to Jason Dowty to producer and mix and I was so pleased with the final product!
-Janna R
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "...before it was so haphazard that so many projects ended up unfinished. I think I was just missing structure and organization. I was able to realease an EP - thanks for that help!"
-Ember F
WHY TRUST ME?
✅ Upwork is new to me. Professional music work is not.
✅ My music has been used in broadcast environments where timing, tone, and clarity matter. That experience shapes how I work with clients here, no matter the size of the project. You get the same care and professionalism whether it is a quick edit or a larger creative job.
✅ Working on real TV placements taught me something early on. Clients do not care about fancy tools or big creative speeches. They care about the result, the deadline, and how easy the process feels.
✅ I work with filmmakers, content creators, game developers, and businesses who want music and audio done right, without confusion, delays, or endless revisions.
✅ If you know what you want but do not want to explain it five different ways, I can help.
HOW I WORK
👉🏻 I treat music like a job to be finished, not a vibe to chase.
👉🏻 Clear direction up front, smart questions early, and steady progress until the project is done.
👉🏻 Most creative projects stall because expectations were fuzzy. I make them clear so you do not have to micromanage.
👉🏻 Communication is simple. Feedback is welcome. No disappearing acts.
WHAT I CAN HELP WITH
🎵 CUSTOM MUSIC & SCORING
Original music for film, TV, video games, ads, podcasts, and online content. Written to match the mood, pacing, and emotional tone of your project.
📻 HIP-HOP & POP PRODUCTION FOR ARTISTS
Custom beats, full tracks, and production support for hip-hop and pop artists who want clean, modern, release-ready sound.
🎶COMMERCIAL MUSIC & JINGLES
Short, memorable music for ads, brand moments, product launches, and identity pieces.
🎙️PODCASTS & CONTENT CREATORS
Custom intros, outros, background music, and polished audio for podcasts and YouTube channels.
🎚️ MIXING, MASTERING & AUDIO CLEANUP
Professional mixing, mastering, dialogue editing, vocal tuning, and audio restoration. Clean, balanced, and ready for delivery.
🎧 SOUND DESIGN
Custom sound effects, textures, and ambiences for film, games, and media projects.
RECENT WINS
🏆Over 100 placements for shows like Saturday Night Live, Dateline NBC, and The Friday The 13th Murders.
🏆Over 120 tracks showcased in Music Libraries
WHAT WORKING TOGETHER FEELS LIKE
✅ Clear communication
✅ Reliable delivery
✅ No ego around feedback
✅ No guessing what version you are on
NEXT STEP
If this sounds like what you are looking for, send a message and tell me about your project. I will tell you honestly if I am a good fit.
Audio Editing
Music & Sound Design
Music Arrangement
Music Composition
Music Production
Sound Mixing
Music
Songwriting
Audio Engineering
Audio Recording
Audio Effects
FL Studio
Avid Pro Tools
Lauren G.
Toronto, Canada
$25/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I have a Master of Music in Music Theory and Composition from New York University Steinhardt. I have a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition and a minor in Screen Scoring from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. I specialize in the contemporary classical style. I charge anywhere from $25-$40 per hour depending on the complexity of the project.
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