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Tristen B.

Ottawa, Canada

$35/hr
5.0
4 jobs

OBJECTIVE I am seeking employment on projects where I can grow professionally and personally, while making new professional connections.

  • Music Composition
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Engraving
  • Music Performance
Luc H.

Montreal, Canada

$45/hr
4.9
18 jobs

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
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Orchestration
  • Soundtrack
  • Ambient Sound Design
  • Podcast
  • Guitar Composition
  • Music Notation
  • Game Audio
  • FMOD
  • Video Game Music
Liz S.

Richmond, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I am a passionate and innovative music composer and producer with a deep love for creating emotive and captivating musical experiences. My work reflects my unique blend of diverse influences and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of musical expression. Here's a quick overview of what I do best: Original Music: - I specialize in composing original music that spans a wide spectrum of genres, from classical and orchestral to lofi, indie, and alternative music. Each piece is a heartfelt creation, meticulously crafted to convey powerful emotions and tell compelling stories. Collaboration and Adaptation: - I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with other creatives, such as directors, game developers, and fellow musicians. Adapting my compositions to fit the project's vision is a skill I hold in high regard, ensuring the music resonates with the intended audience. Storytelling Through Music: - Music is a universal language, and I consider myself a storyteller through melodies and harmonies. I can create music that not only sounds beautiful but also conveys a message, evokes deep emotions, and leaves a lasting impact on the listener.

  • Music Composition
  • Music
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Piano Composition
  • Logic Pro
  • Teachable
  • Piano
  • Music Theory
  • Music Lesson
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Effects
  • Video Game Music
Bobby Z.

Montreal, Canada

$15/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I am proficient in sound designing and post-production tasks. I have expertise in DAWs such as Pro tools, Ableton, and Cubase. I use RX11 alongside other plugins to do audio editing works. I also have some experience with game sound integration with Wwise. I am passionate about Music, Audio, and Games.

  • Music Composition
  • Sound Design
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio & Music Software
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Recording
  • Audio & Video Sync
  • Music Theory
  • Game Audio
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • iZotope RX
  • Celemony Melodyne
  • Audio Effects
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
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Drum
  • Vocal Tuning
  • Songwriting
  • Voice Talent
  • Podcast Production
  • Audio Production
  • 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. ------------------------- Summary of Skills: • Composer • Arranger • Orchestrator • Music supervisor • Sound designer • Sound editor • Audio engineer • Dialogue editor • Music producer • Mix engineer • Mastering engineer • Podcast Editor ------------------------- 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

  • Music Composition
  • Audio Mastering
  • Film Scoring
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Sound Mixing
  • Video Game Music
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Post Production
  • Music Supervision
  • Podcast Production

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