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  • $45 hourly
    I am a professional BMI-registered audio producer, as well as songwriter, voice-over artist, recording artist, and music composer. Is your podcast picking up too much acoustic noise while you talk? Do you need background music or a voice-over for an advertisement? Do you want to make your song come to life without having to book time at an expensive studio? With my decade(+) of experience, I can help you with that. [ADDITIONAL INFO ON SPECIALITY PAGES]
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Music & Sound Design
    Audio & Music Software
    Music Arrangement
    Noise Reduction
    Voice Talent
    Audio Engineering
    Songwriting
    Music
    Background Music
    FL Studio
    Music Production
    Avid Pro Tools
    Audacity
    Ambient Music
  • $38 hourly
    Hi! I'm Chris, I'm an audio engineer and sound designer with 10+ years of experience with production in Ableton Live. I offer mixing services, podcast/narration/voiceover editing, audio repair, custom sound design, custom instrumental songs, audio editing, and vocal tuning, but will take on other audio-related projects at your request! I record, perform, produce, and mix music for my band Fleshed Out, and have provided similar services for artists in the Chicago area. The genres in which I have the most experience are indie, pop, rock, folk, and electronic music, but will produce in any genre upon request. I also edit podcasts and voiceovers. I can improve the quality of your recordings or remove background noise. I take pride in my work and will ensure you I approach each new project with care and consideration and welcome your feedback. I work fast and am responsive, and I'll make sure the final product is something we can both be proud of! I work in Ableton Live, and vocal tune with Celemony Melodyne.
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Sound Design
    Guitar Composition
    Songwriting
    Audio Engineering
    MIDI
    Bass
    Audio Recording
    Music
    Guitar Performance
    Piano
    Guitar
    Synthesizer
    Audio Editing
    Ableton Live
    Sound Mixing
    Vocal Tuning
  • $60 hourly
    I've worked with every movie studio, the Academy, numerous A-list directors and top music artists. I've also created image processing technology used daily in the industry, and have been interviewed numerous times on TV, radio and in magazines to discuss my projects. * Production/Post-Production: Hands on experience at all stages of workflow, including 35mm Panavision film cameras, digital cinema cameras (ARRI, Blackmagic, RED, Sony, PTZ), telecine/film scanning, editing (Final Cut, Autodesk Smoke, Adobe Premiere), film restoration (daVinci Revival, MTI DRS, Phoenix, Blackmagic da Vinci Resolve), color correction (Blackmagic daVinci Resolve), compositing/GFX (Flame, Quantel IQ, After Effects),Broadcast ingest/playout (Clipster, ATEM, Grass Valley switchers & Ignite/Katalyst, Newtek Tricaster, OBS), audio recording, editing and mixing (Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Audition, various analog and digital Neve, SSL, Digidesign, Presonus and Yamaha mixers, DANTE), * Director/EP/Producer: Have directed and produced shows and commercials for broadcast and cable TV, video games.
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    DaVinci Resolve
    Music Supervision
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Video Editing & Production
    Music & Sound Design
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Video Color Correction
    Logic Pro
  • $22 hourly
    I'm a recent graduate from the Chicago College of Performing Arts with over 8 years of experience in music composition, production, and notation. On top of an extensive music education, I have worked and studied with award winning LA music producers, mixing engineers, film composers, and video game composers. So whether you need a song for your next video or help turning your MIDI recordings into sheet music, I can help you achieve your music goals! -I am experienced with MIDI and notation software such as Ableton Live and Sibelius -I have connections to a number of professional musicians in the city of Chicago ready to record for your projects -I have played the piano for over 20 years and the flute for over 13 years -As a freelance composer, I know the importance of project communication, and I'll make sure to give frequent updates from start to finish. I believe that art should be a collaborative process, and I love the experience of being apart of a team to create something mutually meaningful!
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Audio Recording
    Music Theory
    Flute
    Piano
    Synthesizer
    Music & Sound Design
    Orchestration
    Music Notation
    MIDI
    Sibelius
    Audio Engineering
    Video Game Music
    Ableton Live
    Music Production
  • $40 hourly
    I am a Professional Entertainer, Owner of Jayvilla Entertainment LLC, Actor, Singer, Photographer, Director, Engineer, Producer, Songwriter, Publisher, ASCAP Affiliate
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Voice Acting
    Acting
    Music & Sound Design
    Music & Art Performance
    Spatial Audio Mixing
    Stem Mixing & Mastering
    Publishing Fundamentals
    Audio Recording
  • $40 hourly
    Hi! I'm Jorge, a seasoned composer, arranger, transcriber, and engraver with over 10 years of experience working with Sibelius. Services I Offer: - Original composition for film, TV, advertising, video games, and events - Music engraving and typesetting - Custom arrangements for various styles and genres - Accurate music transcription from audio to sheet music Get in touch: If you're interested in my services, please email me at jorgeamadocomposer@gmail.com.
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Music Performance
    Violin
    Sibelius
    Logic Pro
    Typesetting
    Musical Transcription
    Music Arrangement
    Music Engraving
    Music Production
  • $75 hourly
    I am a dedicated arts professional known for my meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities. With a diverse background encompassing social media management, video editing, and high-level administrative work, I am adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously. I thrive in creative environments, consistently contributing innovative ideas and solutions. Let’s collaborate to bring your projects to life!
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Teaching
    Data Entry
    Piano
    Harp
    Virtual Assistance
    Video Editing
    Performing Arts
  • $25 hourly
    I'm a composer and sound engineer with over 15 years experience playing in live bands and producing music for various projects. I have produced over 1,000 songs since 2010. I'm currently the 'go-to' audio guy for several developers who make iOS/Android games. I am one of the most affordable composers you will find. 

I'm also a full time freelancer. That means I'm not doing this on the side so you'll get the quickest turnaround imaginable. Published Games:

 Armed and Gelatinous (Xbox1/PS4) Starship Rubicon (Steam) Power Defense (Nintendo DSi) Nom Cat (iOS) Lost Treasure of Lima (Nintendo Gameboy)
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Java
    Vue.js
    JavaScript
    Stored Procedure Development
    WordPress
    Music Production
    SAP Crystal Reports
    Database Modeling
    Music
    Database Programming
    Transact-SQL
    SQL
    MySQL
    Microsoft Access
  • $35 hourly
    I am a voice over artist, musician, composer, writer, editor, sound engineer, transcriber, and overall creator. I have spent years lending my talents to commercials, explainer videos, online courses, children's stories, and more. My studio is well-equipped to edit anything I record and I am also a trained musician and singer. Most of the work & projects I've done were not through Upwork. Feel free to ask me for some samples! The video connected to this profile is the latest voice over work I did for a series of explainer videos. I recorded and edited the sound on each video.
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Voice Recording
    Female Voice
    Voice-Over
    Meditation Music
    Creative Writing
    Narration
    Audio Editing
    Music Playlist
    Songwriting
    Audio Production
    Humor Writing
    Voice Acting
    Video Game Music
    Soundtrack
    US English Dialect
  • $35 hourly
    Voice Over, Composer, Audio Producer: . Resident Music Director/Composer - The Rogue Theatre (Tucson, AZ) . Producer/Host - The Rogue Podcast (Tucson, AZ) . Web/Digital Editor/Host - WERS.org (Boston) . Producer/Editor/Host - Northeast Public Radio (NY) . Production Director/Host - Radio Woodstock (NY) . On-Air Host - KGSR-FM (Austin) . Composer/Producer - Rareworks Theatre (Boston) . Audio Engineering Assistant - Area 52 Studios (NY) Writer, Editor, Communications Specialist: . Web Content Strategist - Emerson College . Web/Digital Editor - WERS-FM . Morning Edition Editor - Northeast Public Radio . Editor in Chief - The Common Voice Magazine . Writer/Producer - The Rogue Theatre Podcast
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Male
    Audio Editing
    Copy Editing
    Copywriting
    Writing
    Audio Production
    Podcast
    Sound Mixing
  • $20 hourly
    Hello, my name is Andy 'Doc' Brown - I am guitarist and pedal steel player based in the Chicago area. I record and perform in a wide variety of styles, from jazz, blues, funk, to country, folk, and Americana. Whether you are looking for a session musician, teacher (guitar, steel, theory, improvisation), or other musical advice; I can help take your recording, playing, or project to the next level.
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Session Recording
    Audio Recording
    Teaching
    Music Skill Development
    Music Performance
    Music Notation
    Music Engraving
    Music Arrangement
    Music Theory
    Jazz
    Guitar Composition
    Guitar
    Guitar Performance
  • $24 hourly
    I’m a Dynamic and Bilingual Entrepreneur who works with small and medium size companies. Whether you are looking for a virtual assistant, a Spanish and English translator or a social media marketing assistant, I can help. * Goal oriented, to accomplish successfully the project. * I manage organizational tech tools and softwares with a detail oriented mindset. * Regular communication is important to me, so let’s keep in touch.
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Songwriting
    Music
    Notion
    Gmail
    Google
    iOS
    Virtual Assistance
    Digital Marketing
    Social Media Marketing
    Marketing
    English
    Spanish
    Translation
  • $70 hourly
    Summary Recording Engineer/Producer/Singer/Songwriter with experience in musical arrangement. Artistic and creative when it comes to post production and mastering a record to its fullest sonic capabilities
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Music Production
    Music Arrangement
    Spatial Audio Mixing
    Sound Mixing
    Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • $30 hourly
    Chicago-based indie pop-rock artist Tommy Mills captivates listeners with catchy yet intricate compositions that linger in your mind. Originally from Highland Park, IL, Tommy has been crafting music since grade school. Though his main genre is indie pop-rock, he is versatile across multiple styles, making him an ideal collaborator for a range of musical projects. His raw, authentic approach favors self-expression over technical perfection, and his lyrics blend humor, irony, and emotional depth, creating a unique musical experience. Tommy’s influences include '60s legends like The Beatles, The Kinks, and Harry Nilsson, and his music reflects a journey of growth and openness. He holds an MFA in Production, Technology, and Innovation from Berklee College of Music (Valencia Campus) and has studied songwriting at NYU’s Steinhardt School. Among his standout projects is his latest EP, a six-song collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Neal Pogue and multiple members of Earth, Wind & Fire, set for an upcoming promotional launch. His recent LP, A Message From Your Mind, produced by Salim Nourallah, delves into mindfulness, ego, and emotional well-being, showcasing Tommy’s evolving introspection. As a versatile composer and musical director in Chicago’s comedy scene, Tommy has directed and composed music for The Revival, Second City Grad Revue, and various indie comedy groups. His skills in piano, production, and live performance make him a valuable partner for anyone seeking a songwriter, composer, or musical director.
    Featured Skill Music Composition
    Comedy
    Vocal Music
    Logic Pro
    Ghostwriting
    Jingle
    Jazz
    Popular Music
    Rock Music
    Children's Music
    Music Arrangement
    Lyrics Writing
    Piano
    Songwriting
    Music Production
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