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I am a freelance writer and musician. As a musician, I have been playing guitar and studying music for over 20 years. As a writer, I have a passion for the sport of boxing, nutrition and fitness, history and travel.

💎 13+ Million Streams on Spotify 🇺🇸 Based in the US 🔈 5+ Years of Music Production & Audio Experience 🎵 Experienced in Pop, Electronic, Indie, and R&B 🎹 Multi-Instrumentalist (Piano, Guitar, Percussion) 🎓 Graduate of the ICON Collective College of Music Production About Me: John is an experienced creative professional with a diverse skillset and an immense passion for audio. His positive attitude, relentless work ethic, and desire to exceed client expectations help make him an asset to any project. John is a team player, easy to get along with, and always ready to take on a challenge even when it lies outside of his comfort zone. His experience in the studio includes recording, mixing, mastering, music production, analog consoles, and receiving hands-on training from seasoned industry professionals.

Hello my name is Michael James Berg and I am a songwriter and musician with over five years of music industry experience. I am a guitarist and vocalist who specializes in writing lyrics and melodies. I am also a producer with experience in mixing and mastering. I collaborate with other musicians for composing, performing and production purposes. I am seeking music opportunities in line with my profession.

I have played music for well over 20 years, spending 11 of those years teaching private lessons on various instruments, all after getting my degree in studio music and jazz from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. I have used Logic Pro X daily since 2014, both for passion projects and freelance work. Since COVID, I've been teaching remote music lessons as well as leasing my music to multiple indie films and creating DJ mixes and mashups for various events.

Advocate Award-winning Composer | Emotional Storytelling Through Sound | Anti-Generic, Pro-Original I'm a U.S. award-winning, classically trained composer, and sound designer—and I'm here to make your project sound incredible and authentic. In a world full of AI music, I specialize in human-made compositions that resonate emotionally, tell stories, and get noticed. Whether you're launching a YouTube series, creating a game, scoring a short film, or even commissioning a personal work for a life event—I'll work with you to create music that feels like it was written for you, because it was. What Sets Me Apart: • Hybrid Workflow – I embrace new technology without losing the human touch. If you've started with AI-generated music and need a human to develop it into something emotionally resonant – I can help. • Narrative-Driven Composing – Music is not background filler. I develop thematic and emotional arcs that support your content, based on the psychology of your audience. • Certified Human – Everything I create is 100% written by me, no generative shortcuts. Need a bespoke sound or exclusive license? I've got you covered. Tools & Instruments: • DAW: Studio One • Libraries: Kontakt 8, Albion One, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Hans Zimmer Percussion, SoundForge, Soundiron, and many more • Styles: Cinematic, Classical, Hip-Hop, Metal, Jazz, Folk, Spy/Espionage, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Ambient, Hybrid, and more • Specialty: Incorporating traditional instruments (like the Chinese guzheng, Greek lyra, medieval hand dulcimer) with modern production ⸻ Recent Work Highlights: • Choose Hard Podcast – Created a high-energy intro featuring Chinese guzheng mixed with gritty hip-hop to pay homage to Wu-Tang's classic cinematic sound. • Amateur Esports League – Composed the official theme, mixing symphonic elements with metal—designed to echo the intensity of high-level competitive gaming. • Star Wars Fan Film (Howie Day) – Wrote emotionally resonant music from the DNA of the original trilogy while discovering a unique voice for a Rebel-focused mission between Empire and Jedi. • Luke Skywalker Theme (Live on YouTube) – Created a new Jedi Master theme to express his wisdom and maturity, inspired by John Williams but translated to the I, Jedi timeline. • Whistler Droid Theme – A magical and precise score for Corran Horn's astromech in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, live-composed in the style of John Williams. ⸻ Unique Services I Offer: • Scene-by-Scene Scoring – custom scoring for specific narrative beats in film, game cutscenes, or animated sequences • Podcast Themes with Cultural Identity – e.g., Choose Hard, where I incorporated Eastern motifs into a Western motivational brand • AI Music Polishing – Got a rough AI track? I can fix the dead phrasing, dynamics, and transitions to give it the heart it's missing • Emotional Commissions – Custom music for life events, memorials, or dedications—written entirely around the person or story ⸻ Let's Make Something Timeless If you're looking for a composer who doesn't just take up space but brings your project to new emotional heights, you're in the right place. Collaborate with me—whether you're building your vision from the ground floor or looking to bring soul to a sound that's almost there. Message me with your idea and I'll get back to you within 24 hours!

★ TOP RATED FREELANCER ★ 100% JOB SUCCESS ★ I am a composer and music producer representing genres across the spectrum. Music has the ability to transport the listener to an “experiential beyond” and I pride myself on working with clients to create incredible musical experiences for their projects. ♫ WHAT I DO: Composer / Producer / Musician / Engineer ♫ SELECT CLIENTS: Niantic Labs / RoboKiller / New You Media / Hybrid Entertainment / Silent Beacon / Great HealthWorks ♫ MUSIC I WRITE: Ambient / Orchestral / Electronic / Minimalist / Pop / Hip Hop / Rock / Etc. ♫ ACCESS TO: Logic Pro X / Pro Tools / Finale / Sibelius / Pro Grade Virtual Instruments / Male & Female Vocals and Voiceover Talent / Piano / Strings / Guitar / Bass ♫ SPECIALTIES: Podcast Themes / Horror Scores / Sci-Fi Scores / Commercial Production Music / Minimalist Art Scores ♫ DEGREES: MM: Music Composition, University of Idaho BA: Music Composition, Seattle Pacific University I look forward to assisting you in your original music, production or engineering needs!