I am a Producer, Composer, Music Editor, and Mix Engineer. I have produced, written, mixed and mastered Grammy-winning and Platinum-selling records for a range of artists, including: Seal, Sting, Santana, Common, Chaka Khan, Pharrell, The Killers, Mary J. Blige, Rick James, Donna Summer, WAR, Kaskade, Duran Duran, the Dandy Warhols, Fila Brazilia, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Nelly Furtado, David Sylvian, Luis Miguel, Yuridia, Camila, Fischerspooner 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, Houdini, 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 RIAA- Certified Platinum Albums, 4 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.
Ambrus D.
Award Winning Mastering Engineer & Music Producer | Ableton Certified
West Hollywood, California
$60/hr$60 per hour5.0 (17) 29 jobs $6K+ total earnings
I help artists, labels, and creators turn their tracks into release‑ready, competitive records — from first mix notes through to final master.
I’m AMB, an internationally recognized music producer, award winning mastering engineer, and Ableton Certified Trainer based in Los Angeles. I’m a 2× winner of my country’s national music awards (the equivalent of the Grammys) for Best Electronic Music, and I take every project seriously regardless of scope.
I work directly with artists, producers, and content creators — from quick mix fixes and vocal edits to full productions and mastering. My track “Set in Stone” was the soundtrack to Interconnection by Limelight, the projection‑mapping piece at iMapp that won both the Jury’s Award and the People’s Choice Award. The piece, projected onto the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, has been viewed 688,000+ times on YouTube.
Over the past 25+ years I’ve produced and released original music, performed alongside artists like The Chemical Brothers, Glitch Mob, and Tipper, and worked as a mastering engineer on hundreds of records — including releases by Blair St. Clair (Warner Music), Del The Funky Homosapien (Gorillaz), CloZee, Mr. Bill, LSDream, and Ill Gates. The tracks I’ve mastered have collectively surpassed nearly 10M YouTube views, including Brains – Superheroes (3M+) and Brains feat. Punany Massif (2.3M+).
My film and sync work includes mixing the score for Beneath the Leaves, starring Oscar Award winner Mira Sorvino, and remixing the original soundtrack for Time Lapse, a film edited by Oscar winner Tom Cross (Whiplash).
I’m listed on Ableton’s official website as a certified trainer — one of approximately 360 worldwide. Beyond teaching software, I designed and ran the Music Production program at the Los Angeles Film School, building curriculum, coordinating faculty, and managing outcomes for 300+ students a month. I know how to structure learning so you actually progress, not just watch someone click around.
What I offer on Upwork:
• Audio mastering — stereo and stem mastering for release ready tracks.
• Mixing and stem mixing — professional finishing for singles, EPs, and albums.
• Music production — original composition, beats, cinematic scoring, and custom tracks for film, games, and content creators.
• Ableton Live training — one on one sessions, curriculum design, and workflow coaching.
• Cinematic video editing — music driven edits, demo reels, and atmospheric content built around your original score or licensed music.
How I work:
• We start with a short call or chat about your goals, references, and deadlines.
• You send your files with clear labelling; I send an initial mix or master with notes.
• We refine via focused revisions (typically up to 2–3 for mixes, 1–2 for masters) so you feel confident in the final result.
• You receive all deliverables you need: WAV, mp3, instrumentals, stems, and any specific formats required by labels, distributors, or platforms.
Search YouTube for “AMB Music” to hear my work, or ask me for direct links. If you need music that actually sounds good, a master that holds up on any system, or an Ableton session that finally makes sense, send me your track and a couple of references — I’ll reply with a concrete plan, timeline, and quote so you know exactly what to expect.
Tai F.
Composer, Music Producer & Mixing Engineer
Los Angeles, California
$90/hr$90 per hour5.0 (68) 112 jobs $200K+ total earnings
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
Austin L.
Platinum Selling Music Producer/Audio Engineer/Guitarist/Singer
Los Angeles, California
$35/hr$35 per hour4.9 (6) 12 jobs $900+ total earnings
Billboard charting music producer/songwriter/guitarist/engineer- credits include: Trippie Redd, Jake Paul, Jean Deaux, Kehlani, Joey Badass, King Combs, Ray J, Tony Succar.
IG @ wearethestarsmusic
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