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Jason B.

Halifax, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
89 jobs

✅ +9 Years of Sound Design Experience ✅ +16 years Experience in Audio Recording ✅ +1000 Podcast Episodes Completed ✅ Video Editing, Framing, Basic Colour Grading ✅ Mixing and Mastering for All Media (Podcast, TV, Film, Music, Radio, Online, etc) ✅ Custom/Stock Music & Sound Effects Full-time sound designer. Part-time musician. I enjoy the technical and creative challenges of bringing projects to life with sound and music. I'm primarily interested in long-term contracts/work relationships, but if you'd like to work with me, I'm always happy to chat and help out on short-term projects, too.

  • Podcast
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Editing
  • Podcast Production
  • Music Supervision
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Sound Mixing
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Music Placement
  • Sound Design
Luc H.

Montreal, Canada

$45/hr
4.9
19 jobs

Film composer creating orchestral and cinematic scores for film, documentary, and games. 100% Job Success. Scores recorded with live ensembles up to 84 players. If your film or game needs music that supports its world, tone, and emotional structure, that is the work I specialize in. I write music that makes worlds feel inhabited. What clients hire me for: - Original orchestral scores for short films, feature films, and documentary series - Thematic writing that carries narrative and character - Orchestration, score preparation, and orchestral MIDI production - Adaptive game scores built in Wwise and FMOD that respond to gameplay and narrative flow Recent results: - Scored a 9 part documentary series recorded with a live orchestra - Produced and prepared orchestral works recorded by live ensembles up to 84 musicians - Scored a large content video game mod with over 40 minutes of music and orchestral recording sessions - 19 contracts completed on Upwork with 100% Job Success Background: - MFA in Music for Motion Pictures and Contemporary Media (Film Scoring Academy of Europe) - Orchestration studies 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 composition and production experience I am particularly drawn to projects with strong narrative identity: character driven film scoring, emotionally driven documentary storytelling, and dark fantasy, JRPG, CRPG, and metroidvania worlds where music actively shapes how the story is experienced. → Tell me about your project and I will send a short, tailored reel.

  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Music Composition
  • Film Scoring
  • Orchestration
  • Orchestra
  • Documentary
  • Soundtrack
  • Video Game Music
  • FMOD
  • MIDI
  • Score Preparation
Andrew B.

Markham, Canada

$40/hr
5.0
6 jobs

SPECIFIC DETAILS REGARDING MY SERVICES AND PRICES LISTED BELOW. ALL PRICES IN USD. MUSIC COMPOSITION Specializing in a wide variety of genres such as electronic, funk, orchestral, and rock. A composer who knows how to fine tune tracks to fit client needs and specifications. - $30.00 - $45.00 per minute of music composed. VOICE ACTING Specializing in character voices, video narration, voiceovers, and commercial/ad reads. Voice recordings can also be "EQ'd" and "Cleaned Up" unless directed differently by the client. - $0.50 per second of voice recording - $25.00 per minute of voice recording WRITER & PROOFREADER A writer with a keen eye for detail and a diligent work ethic. Capable of researching unfamiliar topics. Also offering proofreading services as well. - $15.00 base fee + $0.05 per word (word count rounded to the nearest 50)

  • Article Writing
  • Marketing Communications
  • Copywriting
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Content
  • Advertising
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Creative Writing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Marketing Presentation
  • Articulate Presenter
  • Social Media Management
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
Wissam A.

Ottawa, Canada

$39/hr
5.0
261 jobs

I am full time musician, expert music engraver and transcriber. I have published 20+ international and local publications, including Guitar Methods and Music Theory books with Mel Bay Inc. and Notre Dame University.. I am a Sibelius & Dorico expert. I offer the following services: √ Music Engraving √ Music Transcription √ Music Transposition √ Music Arranging √ Music Proofreading √ Suno to Sheet Music √ Guitar & Ukulele Tabs √ MIDI Cleanup √ Audio & Podcast editing √ Vocal Tuning √ Music Lessons (Guitar, Ear Training, and Theory) I use the following software: - Sibelius - Dorico - Finale - Musescore - Guitar Pro - Pro Tools Why work with me? √ Top Rated Plus on Upwork √ Completed 2000+ hours and 150+ projects on Upwork √ 24 hours delivery for most projects √ I'm the founder of Music Notation Hub √ Guaranteed satisfaction

  • Music
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Sibelius
  • Musical Transcription
  • Guitar Performance
  • Music Engraving
  • Finale
  • MIDI
  • Guitar Composition
Cassia T.

Toronto, Canada

$60/hr
4.9
47 jobs

Looking for an experienced social media strategist who can build your brand presence from the ground up or take what you have and make it actually work? Struggling with low engagement, inconsistent content, or an organic strategy that isn't delivering results? Not sure how to stand out in a crowded space? Hi, I'm Cass, a senior social media strategist and content director with 11+ years of experience helping tech, retail, beauty and lifestyle brands, scaling businesses, and ambitious founders grow their organic presence strategically. I work with clients at every stage: from launching brand new accounts the right way, to reigniting growth for established brands that have hit a plateau. I bring a dual perspective that most strategists can't offer. I've built and led social media strategy for brands across competitive industries, and I'm also an active content creator with firsthand viral success. That means I understand both the strategy and the execution, I don't just build the plan, I know exactly what it takes to make it work in practice. Strategic Content Planning: Organic growth strategy development Platform-specific content optimization Brand voice & visual identity alignment Content calendar planning & curation Creative Production & Design: Video editing & short-form content creation Photo editing & visual storytelling Canva design & branded graphics Strategic copywriting for engagement Growth & Optimization Coaching: Algorithm optimization techniques Audience development strategies Performance analysis & insights Content creator mentoring & guidance ManyChat & Instagram automation( DM flow setup, comment-to-DM triggers, lead capture sequences and audience nurture flows built for organic growth and conversion) Ideal for: Content creators and brands ready to elevate their organic social presence with strategic guidance. I work with clients who value authentic growth, brand building, and sustainable engagement over quick fixes. About Me I've spent 11+ years working inside social media, as a strategist, a content creator, and everything in between. I've helped brands grow from zero to established social presences, turned around accounts with stalled growth, and built content systems that drive real, sustainable results. My approach is rooted in authentic brand storytelling, platform-native content, and strategy that's built to last not just to perform this week.

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Content
  • Content Creation
  • Content Calendar
  • Copywriting
  • Email Copywriting
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Influencer Outreach
  • Social Media Audit
  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Video
Grant U.

Kitchener, Canada

$76/hr
5.0
111 jobs

With more than 15 years of experience, I work with start-ups and SMEs to design, prototype and manufacture consumer products. I strive for close collaboration with clients and building personal relationships that last for years. I am the founder of Waterloo Technical Inc., a product development firm started in 2012. I specialize in industrial design; mechanical and electrical systems; firmware programming; and manufacturing. I work across these disciplines to transform great ideas into disruptive products that contribute to business growth for my clients.

  • Design for Manufacturing
  • SolidWorks
  • Product Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • Product Development
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Hardware Prototyping
  • CAD
  • Electronic Circuit Design
  • Multilayer PCB
  • PCB Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Injection Mold
  • Consumer Goods

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