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  • $167 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (185 jobs)
    I'm a music producer, composer and voice over artist for all formats including movies, tv shows, commercials, documentaries, podcasts and audiobooks. I write and produce songs with my band Olio along with other talented songwriters and artists. I love my job! I also enjoy hiking with my family, surfing and watching movies. Bio: Arif Hodzic, born in Windsor, Ontario Canada, knew music was his life at a young age. At age 3 he marched around the dining room table conducting Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” until its completion before he would go outside and play. Started playing classical piano at 7 and studied with Norma Ramberg in Northern Virginia. Performed in recitals and festivals for 6 years. Was selected to be part of the Fairfax County Chorus and sang on his first professional album recording at age 11. Picking up the electric guitar at 14, Arif never looked back. He started writing songs and put together a band playing back yard parties and showcases. Developed his singing, guitar playing and composing and moved to California. Studied at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, California at 17 and joined a rock band that was courted by Capitol Records. Unfortunately, the band imploded thwarting an early career in rock stardom. At 23 he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Radio/TV/Film at California State University, Long Beach and also minored in music continuing his education in composition. Today, Arif composes for film and tv and is the lead singer/guitarist in the band Olio. Olio has released 6 albums since 1999 on AD4 Records, the independent label he co-owns with bandmates DeHaven Carrington and Kelley Hill. Musical experiences include scoring promo commercials for the HBO series “True Blood” , writing and producing the theme song for America’s Got Talent juggling sensations The Passing Zone, and the films “Searching For A Storm”, “Port Town”, “Life Is Short” and “Mind Traveler.” He has also written songs for commercials (AAA, Bank of Hawaii, Geico), tv shows (Bachelorette, Prime Suspect and Tyra Banks Show), scored music for content (Primo, TrueCar, FlexPod, Six Senses, Napoleon@LArge) and for Matthew Modine’s film “One Last Score.” His guitar playing can be heard on albums by Velvet Chain, Jason Roe, Lane Lenhart, violinist David Wilson and the FBC Mass Choir. He is also the guitar player in Enrique Iglesias’ music video “Enamorado Por Primera Vez“. From 2000 to 2015, Arif continued his growth with a residency as the guitar player for FBC (Friendship Baptist Church) in Yorba Linda, California. He is featured on guitar on two CD releases by FBC that have received substantial radio airplay and great recognition in gospel music. In 2006, Arif and DeHaven co-wrote and produced the single “We Thank God For You” honoring the men and women in the armed forces. It features Sonya Griffin, Kersaundra Hall and the FBC Mass choir. Arif also collaborates with other artists and songwriters writing and producing music that speaks to the various themes explored. He believes the song dictates the musical direction and it’s his job to listen and get out of the way. Arif is extremely skilled in many styles of music – classical, electronic, acoustic, rock, gospel, funk, r&b, pop, country and jazz. He brings a rhythmic and dynamic sensibility to the projects that he is a part of. His objective is to always support the song or picture that he is scoring to. And his philosophy remains – less is more.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Sound Mixing
    Music Arrangement
    Lyrics Writing
    English
    Guitar Performance
    Audio Engineering
    Audio Editing
    American English Accent
    Music
    Songwriting
    Audio Recording
    Singing
    Music Production
    Music Composition
  • $50 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (21 jobs)
    I've listed a few of the projects I've had the pleasure to be apart of below. I've had the honor of working with artist such as Justin Bieber, The Jonas Brothers, Spencer Lee, Stevie Wonder, and a plethora of others. I take my craft very seriously and have a very quick turn around. I look forward to working! Producer- Production Company “Cliff Jumpers Music” Pianist- KJLH Performance Choir "Stevie Wonder: House of Toys" Two Piano compositions for Tyler Perry's "Have and Have Nots" Music Score for Trell Woodberry's short film "Jaded" Pianist for Leela James in season premier of TV One's "RnB Divas LA" Pianist for Ty Snow and Xtreme Purpose in season finale of Oxygen's "Fix My Choir" Pianist for Jazz band in Bristol Picture's "Flock of Four" Keyboardist/Aux Keys- Atlantic Records Super Producer “Get Cool” Keyboardist/Producer- Shady Records artist Bobby Creekwater Keyboardist/Arranger- The Spencer Lee Band
    Featured Skill Musician
    Piano Composition
    Orchestration
    Logic Pro
    Music & Sound Design
    Music Arrangement
    Audio Production
    Video Game Music
    Piano
    Song
    Musical Theatre
    Rhythm & Blues
    Music Production
    Electronic Keyboard
    Music Composition
  • $55 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (167 jobs)
    Hello! My name is Justin. I am a Grammy Nominated Audio Engineer and songwriter. For over 15 years, I have worked full time in the music and film/tv industries as a self employed audio professional. Much of my time is spent working on music related projects and post-production for video content. On the music side I have co-written and co-produced tracks with Steve Aoki, Kid Cudi, Lil Jon, Will.I.Am, LMFAO, Fall Out Boy and dozens of others. Music that I have written and engineered has been on the radio and tv around the world. On the film and tv side I have worked as a sound designer, editor and mixer for all sorts of projects including wide-release films, television shows and web-related content. My goal is to deliver perfection to my clients so that their work shines in its best light. Here are a few career highlights Co-writer/Co-producer for "I'm In The House" by Steve Aoki (#3 On UK Dance Charts) Grammy Nomination for "Wonderland" by Steve Aoki (co-writer and engineer) "High School Record" A film that I did all of the sound for was accepted into the Sundance Film Festival "The Trivial Pursuits Of Arthur Banks" a web series produced by AMC for which I did all of the post production sound. I am an expert with over a decade of experience in the following Mac OS software DAWs Pro Tools 12 Logic Pro X Ableton 10 My main studio features the following gear: Universal Audio Apollo Interface with a suite of UAD plugins Focal CMS65 Monitors Euphoix Artist Mix Many classic synths including Roland Juno 106, Vintage Arp Odyssey, Yamaha DX7, Original Novation BassStation, and more.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Audio Production
    Background Music
    Sound Mixing
    Video Game Music
    Music Composition
    Ableton Live
    Jingle
    Audio Post Production
    Avid Pro Tools
    Logic Pro
    Dialogue Editing
    Audio Effects
    Audiobook
    Audio Editing
    Music Production
  • $45 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    PROFILE MUSIC * Accomplished, result-driven professional with over 15 years experience in music composition for film and television. * Spotting sessions with filmmakers and producers to discuss music styles, budgets and placement * Produce, Compose and Arrange music * Contract musicians * Record, Master, and Sync music to film --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPYWRITER/PROOFREADER Over 10 years of experience in consumer periodicals and digital advertising, marketing and sales. * Copywriter * Proofreader • Fact-Checking * AI Responsible for writing all website copy, social media advertisement & promotions, product descriptions, e-commerce product launches, press releases, and direct response advertising. Proofread AI generated content and fact-checking. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR Sixth Sense Entertainment, LLC Author/Publisher * Authored and self-published children's book for global distribution and sales through online print-on-demand and ebook sales * Composed Children's song with lyrics to accompany book and for use in social media platforms, youtube channel and proprietary website. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAG/AFTRA ACTOR * Featured and Non featured background roles for film, television and commercials.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Recipe Development
    Travel
    Proofreading
    Content Writing
    Content Website
    Movie
    Film Scoring
    Songwriting
    Audio Production
    Copywriting
    Writing
    Music Composition
    Music Production
  • $100 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    Are you looking for that professional Audio or Video production for you Podcast or YouTube channel or Media Production? I have been working 15 + years on Audio Production, Video Editing, Audio Mastering, Pod Casts and Radio. Sound Design and Production for All media including Broadcast Tv. I also can provide Bespoke Music, as well as I have a large music library of high quality broadcast ready music. AAA production standards. I am an award winning Film and Tv Composer, Sound Designer and Producer. Guided Mediation Audio Creation. As well as a professional Voice Over artist in Los Angeles California. I've been working for 15+ years for major brands and TV networks. Feel free to contact me if you would like to tell me about your project to see if I can help you realize and make your project shine, with the highest professional recording and production standards. I have a state of the art studio to accomplish my work and I love when my clients are happy and proud of the final product. My talents include the following: Broadcast Advertising and All Multimedia across all platforms. 15 + years working with Major Brands and Major TV Networks. NBC, ABC, CBS, Bravo, Oxygen, Discovery, Lincoln Mercury, Ford, Budweiser, Neutrogena, Qwest, Pier One and many more. Fast Professional Turn Around with Responsive Communication and AAA results. I have different pricing for each aspect of production. Please contact me to get estimates. Sound Design Sound editing Music Mixing Game Audio Voice over and Narration Artist Guided Mediation Production Dialogue cleaning and editing Music Mastering Custom Music is available upon special negotiated rates
    Featured Skill Musician
    Female Voice
    Voice-Over
    Audio Editing
    Music Therapy
    Audio Effects
    Stem Mixing & Mastering
    Sound Mixing
    Audio Ad
    Film Narration
    Music
    TV Advertising
    Sound Design
    Audio Mastering
    Ambient Music
    Music Composition
  • $85 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    With a passion for songwriting, audio production came naturally for me as part of the creative process. Working alongside the world's top producers came an appreciation for the warmth and vibe of an analog approach combined with the vision of a digital future.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Audio Engineering
    Marketing Consulting
    Art Direction
    Stereo Mixing
    Spatial Audio Mixing
    Singing
    Guitar
    Audio Recording
    Vocal Tuning
    Audio Editing
    Songwriting
    Music Composition
    Music Production
  • $50 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (162 jobs)
    Specializing in all things audio. (Composition/Mixing/Mastering/Editing) Over 20 years experience in the industry as a composer, engineer and DJ. Within that time, I have composed, mixed and mastered music in countless genres and styles for hundreds of clients. I was also a touring artist myself years ago, so you can consider me well versed whether it’s being on stage or in the studio. I have a passion for creating unique and innovative sounds, and have a keen ear for detail as well as a deep understanding of the technical side of music production. Helping guide both newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. I work in Ableton Live 12 as well as Bitwig Studio, utilizing an extensive library of instruments and state-of-the-art plugins within my studio. No matter what sound you are after, I can create it. From full scale music production for any project to mixing and mastering on your next hit track, I’m here to help translate your ideas into a sonic reality.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Video Game Music
    Dance Music
    Audio Engineering
    Audio Editing
    Music & Sound Design
    Music Composition
    House Music
    Hiphop
    Audio Production
    Ableton Live
    Background Music
    Remix
    Music Production
    Audio Effects
  • $50 hourly
    • 4.9/5
    • (108 jobs)
    ✔ TOP RATED Composers On Upwork. Composer and producer with 10+ years of professional experience creating music for film/TV & trailers. Currently working with Audio Addiction, Atomica and FineTune Music Libraries I have also worked with brands such as Relax Melodies App (55 Million Users), Nature Healing Society (255K subscribers), Envol, etc. ✔️ SKILLS Composer | Producer | Arranger | Orchestrator | Musician ✔️ GENRES Cinematic | Epic | Orchestral | Trailer | Meditation & Ambient | Sound Design | Film Score | Instrumental | Piano ✔️ SPECIALTIES ⦁ Writing modern orchestral and cinematic music for films, animations, and video games. ⦁ Writing orchestral, hybrid-orchestral, and sound design music for trailers. ⦁ Creating music for commercials, promos, logos, etc. ⦁ Creating uniqe meditation music for spirituality and wellness. ✔️ PLEASE CONTACT ME IF ⦁ You are a filmmaker and looking for underscore and/or theme song for your film. ⦁ Game developer looking for the perfect music for your game. ⦁ Independent content creator looking for music for your project. ⦁ You are in the field of spirituality and wellness and looking for meditation and relaxation-style music. ⦁ You have a brand, and you need music for your commercial, promos, logo, etc.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Music & Sound Design
    Piano Composition
    Music Arrangement
    Orchestration
    Music Production
    Music Composition
    Piano
    World Music
  • $28 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (29 jobs)
    I have been a full time University student studying Biology (pre-med). I have had 6 years of studying core classes in English/Writing, Psychology and Sociology. My other skills include 14 years experience in voice talent (singing), 20 years experience in musical composition, 20 years experience in piano, and 20 years experience in violin. I also have experience in Customer Service, Human Resources, and Statistical Analysis. For 3 years I was a Student Advisor for incoming university students to help manage their first year of college. My current objective is to explore different career opportunities outside of medicine implementing my other skills including (but not limited to) all aspects of voice over talent, singing, music composition, as well as website moderator, transcriptionist, creative writing, online research, writing/blogging for growing businesses, and telecommunications. I am able to complete any task expected of me in a timely manner. I am a quick learner, a good listener, and honest. I take great pride in my work and I will commit 100% to help you or your business in any way I can. I am a team player and I look forward to working with you. ***Voice-over/vocal and composition samples available upon request*** I also have skills in the following areas: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher and Windows MovieMaker, Mixcraft
    Featured Skill Musician
    US English Dialect
    Violin Composition
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Microsoft Excel
    Forum Moderation
    Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
    Microsoft Word
    Voice Acting
    Microsoft Access
    Music Composition
    Piano Composition
  • $45 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (95 jobs)
    Hi, I'm Ashli! Do you want your own customized song? Give me a topic and genre! I’ll make it happen, guaranteed. I strive to exceed your expectations, and create something meaningful. I am a music producer, songwriter, and vocalist. My music has been featured in ads, used by businesses, and is even featured in an upcoming mobile music game. I have also worked on many personal projects for clients creating customized songs and covers. I am skilled at creating music in any genre. Like a musical sponge, I absorb the music I hear, and recreate elements of it in a unique song. I also excel in mixing, vocal tuning, and other audio work should your recording need a fix/edit! As a session vocalist, I will record quality, professional vocals, with plenty of style and FEELING! I am formally trained in both classical and jazz, but I specialize in pop, R&B, rock, and more. I work as a vocal instructor, session singer, and have worked as assistant director for a collegiate vocal jazz ensemble. With this ensemble, I won two National Downbeat Awards as lead soprano. My personal songs are often meant to be funny and entertaining, and I pick very odd topics, such as a pop-punk song about a “literal socially awkward two-story suburban home”. I always look to stay true to the genre, and give a quality performance. Thank you, Ashli Bajone
    Featured Skill Musician
    Audio Production
    Song
    Singing
    Jingle
    Music Composition
    Voice-Over
    Audio Editing
    Music Production
    Harmony Creation
    Songwriting
    Vocal Coaching
    Lead Vocal
  • $70 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (18 jobs)
    Hi there, my name is Joe Lester. I'm a Los Angeles based professional musician. I have over 20 years as a professional musician, composer, session and touring performer. I majored in Music Theory & Performance and minored in Jazz performance at UCSC in 2004. I'm an original and current member of the band Intronaut. I've also played with and toured the world with a diverse array of artists. As a composer and session performer, I've worked with artists such as Mestis, Secret Chiefs 3, Cloudkicker, Clipping and many others. As a studio engineer and a composer, I also work with a variety of hip hop artists and producers such as Kenoe Jordan and Hollywood Beats, who have credits with artists like Kanye, Lil Wayne, Nipsey Hussle, Roddy Ricch and others. I think that I work particularly well under direction and incorporating feedback into revisions. My hip hop clients adore my ability to replicate the general sound or feel of a reference track into a new composition with no licensing issues. As far as diversity of style goes, I think that my varied background in styles as diverse as jazz, heavy metal, rap, progressive rock and r&b gives me eclecticism and nuance as a composer. I would absolutely love to do a practice project for you sometime, to demonstrate to you how I can distill verbal creative direction into actual musical character. At home I work with Logic Pro X, Apollo interfaces, Korg and Akai controllers, Output and Splice sample libraries, and more nice guitars and basses than I should list here. I am an endorsing musical artist with the following brands: Zon Guitars, Dunable Guitars, Ampeg Amplification, Aguilar Amplification, EMG Pickups, Darkglass Electronics, and Jim Dunlop Guitar Products. I also own and use Neural DSP, Spitfire Audio, Dada Life and Future Audio Workshop paid plugins.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Dialogue Editing
    Music
    Sound Mixing
    Illustration
    Digital Painting
    Audio Recording
    Mocha Pro
    Audio & Music Software
    Audio Engineering
    Motion Graphics
    Adobe After Effects
    Podcast
    Music Composition
    Music Production
  • $50 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (40 jobs)
    Do you need to breathe some true life into your project? Whatever the scene calls for, I will make it come alive. I have a warm, genuine, deep voice that can be comforting, caring and friendly. Or edgy, intense and gritty! I know how to bring out the most from your content, and I tailor my delivery to nail your vision. I cuddle my clients and if I'm a part of your project, then it's really partly mine too. I run my own totally-equipped digital studio and have every option for recording beautiful audio. I'm a big believer in doing whatever it takes to make people happy. From start to finish, let me take care of you and give my best. to your work. I'm there every step of the way and make it easy-peasy from start to finish. Let's bring it to life!
    Featured Skill Musician
    Music Composition
    Audio Editing
    American English Accent
    Adobe Audition
    Voice Acting
    US English Dialect
  • $50 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (10 jobs)
    I am an original thinker and a very focused, passionate artist and writer. I have excellent people skills and thrive in fast-paced environments that demand consistent high-quality creative output. I'm looking for opportunities to contribute my writing skills to a like-minded team of driven, creative people.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Music Composition
    Audio Engineering
    Audio Post Production
    Music Production
  • $40 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (37 jobs)
    Over eight years of professional experience as a video/audio editor. Video editing in Final Cut/Premiere/After Effects. Music Composition in GarageBand. Voice Actor.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Music Composition
    Voice-Over
    Videography
    GarageBand
    Final Cut Pro
    Video Editing
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Adobe After Effects
  • $40 hourly
    • 4.9/5
    • (15 jobs)
    Maddie is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in Los Angeles. Her experience includes writing, producing, and performing songs for films (M3gan 2023), television shows (National Geographic), as well as jingles and commercials ( Subaru, Squishmallows, Japan Tourism). Other projects she has been involved in include video game music, library music, and writing songs for individual artists. She is also involved in creating Nightcore Covers for LA Nightcore on Spotify, where songs she performed have amassed 10 million+ streams. She has written, performed and produced 1000+ songs for individuals celebrating special occasions— such as birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. She was even asked to create a custom song about the crew of “Today with Hoda & Jenna”, aired live on national TV. These custom songs are Maddie’s pride and joy— feel free to click “contact” to get your own song started! When Maddie isn’t creating music for clients, you can find her performing as “Mimi My”. Maddie approaches every project with passion, drive, and a desire to create high quality music across all genres to meet her client’s needs— whether it’s a jingle for a toy, a music for a film, or collaborating with other artists. VOCALS -Demo -Lead female -Harmonies/backup -Vocal production SONGWRITING -Top line -Lyrics -Full song production PRODUCTION -Creating full song (vocal production and mixing included) -Beat making -Ghost producing -Sound design OTHER -Voice overs -Mixing I'm extremely receptive to collaboration and will work in whatever way suits your needs. Thanks for your consideration! Gear overview: Mac Pro, RME Fireface UFX, True P2 Preamp, SSL VHD Preamp, TLAudio ebony, Neumann U-87, AKG C414, Fractal Audio AxeFx, Genelec 8040A
    Featured Skill Musician
    Audio Production
    Voice-Over
    Audio Editing
    Music Production
    Music Arrangement
    Music Composition
    Music
    Vocal Coaching
    Ghostwriting
    Songwriting
    Vocal Tuning
    Voice Talent
    Singing
  • $50 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (17 jobs)
    Writer of emotive, captivating, and powerful music to bring your project to life. Let me help you bring a new dimension to your film, trailer, commercial, podcast, animation. Easy to work with and eager to provide you with exactly what you are looking for. Let’s work together!
    Featured Skill Musician
    Game Trailer
    Music Composition
    Piano
    Orchestration
    Finale
    Film Scoring
    Game Audio
    Music & Sound Design
    Music Theory
    Trailer
    Jingle
    Music Production
    Logic Pro
  • $60 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (7 jobs)
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 & 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞, leveraging a rich journey from Billboard-charted artist to innovative strategist, with success across multiple industry tiers. Check out the testimonials and see the magic we've created together. For peak online presence and brand growth, I have these domains mastered ⬇ ✅ Music-Centric Social Media Strategy ✅ Effective Content Creation & Monetization ✅ Expertise in TikTok, IG, FB, & YouTube Optimization ✅ Video Production & Music Promotion ✅ Influencer Research & Partnership Management Been there, done that: ✅ Ranked Top 15 on Billboard Dance Charts ✅ Launched successful merchandise brands ✅ Secured contracts with elite record labels ✅ Collaborated with global brands and influencers Other notable skills: ✅ Exclusive access to sponsorships for LIVE shows, films, and more ✅ Network of world-class vocal coaches, trainers, and dance instructors ✅ Mastery of viral marketing & growth hacking techniques Let's collaborate to skyrocket your brand, ensuring your voice resonates and impacts the digital realm like never before. Drop me a message or call - let's make waves together!

    Featured Skill Musician
    Social Media Content
    Instagram Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Music & Sound Design
    Audio Post Production
    Sound Mixing
    Audio Mastering
    Audio Editing
    Audio Production
    Social Media Content Creation
    Social Media Management
    Social Media Marketing
    Music Composition
    Music Production
  • $40 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (20 jobs)
    NOTE: All interpretation services have a two hour minimum charge-- Given my upbringing and formal voice training of over 20 years, I work in the music industry doing session vocals, songwriting, jingle writing and recording, and live vocals. However, my B.A. degree is in Deaf studies with a focus in ASL interpretation. Much of my freelance work extends to both of these fields which I enjoy greatly in different ways. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about pricing or projects. To listen to my vocal reel please go to www.voicebyshannon. com *ASL INQUIRIES* To inquire about my ASL expertise please see my reviews and portfolio below and/or message me for a copy of my resume. I work a full time job, so unfortunately, I am rarely available for live interpretations. However, if you need tutoring, translation services, or interpretation via recorded video or on zoom, please contact for details!
    Featured Skill Musician
    Voice Acting
    US English Dialect
    Music
    Translation
    Language Interpretation
    Singing
    American Sign Language
    Voice Recording
    Music Composition
    Songwriting
    Music Production
    Voice-Over
  • $100 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    - Berklee College of Music Scholar and Alumna (Music prod/engineering) & a variety of great credits - Specialize in most genres
    Featured Skill Musician
    Sound Design
    Audio Engineering
    Music Composition
    Audio Editing
    Music Production
    Songwriting
    Voice-Over Recording
    Audio Recording
  • $60 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    Music Composition, Audio Engineering/Mixing/Mastering, Sound-Design, Film Scoring, Voice-Overs, Etc.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Music & Sound Design
    Sound Mixing
    Voice-Over
    Film Scoring
    Ableton Live
    Music Composition
    Music Production
  • $45 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    🐣 Emerging composer of the year 2024, Apulia Soundtrack Awards 🏆 Nominated for best score (short) and best score (trailer) at the International Sound and Film Music Festival 🎻 Recorded with orchestras as large as 110 players 😱 I love the process of working with a director to “twist the knobs” on a piece of music. More hopeful! More dark! Different flavor of sad—more melancholy, less devastating. Epic but in a playful way, not a serious way. In a lot of ways, I see myself as a filmmaker and storyteller who happens to use music as a medium. For me, media music has two jobs: 1) elevate the artistry of the piece and 2) fix things that aren’t working yet—pacing, stakes, and most commonly, clarity. I love this mix of creativity and problem-solving—it’s why I’m a film/media music composer and not a concert composer or rock musician. This means I actually love getting notes—solving problems is half the fun. My score for the Swedish short film BURDEN was recorded with a 52-piece orchestra in Sofia, Bulgaria and nominated for best score (short) at the International Sound and Film Music Festival. My score for the trailer for the Dutch film A PRAYER FOR TWO was also nominated for best score (trailer) at the same festival. I did my MFA in scoring for the screen at Film Scoring Academy of Europe in Sofia, Bulgaria where I was awarded the prestigious Andy Hill Scholarship. My thesis was on fusing Bulgarian folk music styles with the classic Hollywood orchestral sound to build unique medieval fantasy worlds. In my studies at FSAE, UCLA and beyond, I've been lucky enough to study with Thomas Newman (composer: The Shawshank Redemption, American Beauty), Conrad Pope (orchestrator: Harry Potter, Jurassic Park),  Mikolai Stroinski (composer: The Witcher 3, Age of Empires IV), James Venable (composer: Samurai Jack, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends), and many other greats. When not making music, I love doing improv comedy, climbing, riding bicycles and playing pool.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Orchestration
    Stereo Mixing
    Sound Mixing
    Sound Design
    Ambient Sound Design
    Ambient Music
    English
    Music Composition
    Musical Transcription
    Music & Sound Design
    MIDI
    Video Game Music
    Film Scoring
    Music Production
    Jingle
  • $150 hourly
    • 4.9/5
    • (27 jobs)
    DJ/music producer/actor/singer/writer with years of entertainment industry and social media experience.
    Featured Skill Musician
    Voice Acting
    Music Production
    MIDI
    Singing
    Writing
    Social Media Content Creation
    Music & Sound Design
    Music Composition
    Content Writing
    Article Writing
    Sound Mixing
    Songwriting
    DJing
    Digital Media
    Acting
  • $50 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (8 jobs)
    GAME DEVELOPMENT I am currently a QA Analyst at Unbroken Studios with Audio as my embedded area. I am comfortable with Unreal Engine, Atlassian Jira, Perforce, Testrail, and more. I have also worked for Impact Gameworks to assist in the production of their upcoming game, Flowstone Saga (demo available now). MUSIC I am a violinist, vocalist, violist, pianist, and arranger. I have been fortunate enough to contribute violin and vocals for The Lord of the Rings Online: Update 27 (The Great Wedding). I also contributed violin for both Soundfall and Mago. All of the arrangements that I have made are on YouTube. COMMISSIONS I've been commissioned to record vocals and/or violin for fellow musicians Diwa de Leon, Mark Schimmelbusch, RichaadEB, and Carlos Eiene. I've also been commissioned by Andrew Aversa (zircon) and music fans to make arrangements of particular videogame tracks. SPONSORSHIPS I was sponsored by Bandai Namco in Feb 2022 (Tales of Luminaria) and Square Enix in 2023 (Star Ocean The Second Story R)!
    Featured Skill Musician
    Jira
    Unreal Engine
    Sound Design
    Cockos Reaper
    Music Arrangement
    QA Testing
    Unity
    FL Studio
    MuseScore
    Singing
    Music Production
    Music Composition
    Piano
    Violin
  • $75 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (23 jobs)
    Veteran composer of 14 years appearing in over 400 television series and advertisements worldwide. Created over 1,000 musical cues in a multitude of moods and styles for entities globally; often while considering the accompanying role to visual media. Scored numerous short and feature films. Handled all audio engineering and a majority of mastering. Music featured on ABC, NBC, E!, Bravo, Fox, BET, BBC, Discovery, History, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon. Notable programming includes the Olympics, National Football League (NFL), Saturday Night Live (SNL), heavy use in Keeping Up with the Kardashians in addition to other reality television. SERVICES OFFERED Music Composition & Production: 1. Custom Music Composition - Original compositions for films, TV shows, video games, advertisements, and more. - Tailored to specific themes, moods, and styles. 2. Jingles and Commercial Music - Short, catchy music for commercials, product launches, or brand identity. 3. Film & TV Scoring - Creating original scores for visual media, matching the tone, pacing, and emotional needs of the project. 4. Video Game Music - Composing immersive and dynamic soundtracks for video games, including adaptive and interactive music. 5. Music for Podcasts & YouTube Channels - Custom background music, intros, and outros tailored for podcast creators or content creators on YouTube. Audio Engineering Services: 1. Mixing - Professional mixing of multi-track recordings for a polished and balanced sound, including EQ, compression, reverb, and more. 2. Mastering - Finalizing mixes for release, ensuring they are optimized for all platforms (streaming, CD, vinyl, etc.). 3. Sound Design - Creating custom sound effects, ambiances, and audio elements for multimedia projects (films, games, apps, etc.). Audio Editing Services: 1. Audio Restoration - Cleaning up noisy, distorted, or damaged audio recordings (removing hum, clicks, pops, etc.). 2. Podcast & Interview Editing - Editing long-format audio to create smooth, engaging, and professional-sounding podcasts, interviews, or voiceovers. 3. Vocal Tuning & Sweetening - Pitch correction, tuning, and processing to create polished and professional vocals. 4. Dialogue Editing for Film & TV / Audio Post-Production - Editing and syncing dialogue, removing background noise, and ensuring clarity in film, television, and projects online Synthesizer & Sound Design Services: 1. Synthesizer Patch Design - Custom sound design for hardware/software synths 2. Preset Creation - Tailoring presets for synths based on specific genres or artist needs. 3. Sound Design Consultation - Helping clients refine their sound palette or synth setups. 4. Sound Library Creation - Designing and selling sound packs or libraries for various synths. Guitar, Bass, & Music Production Instruction: 1. Guitar Lessons (Electric & Acoustic) - Personalized lessons for beginners to advanced players. 2. Bass Guitar Lessons - Teaching techniques, theory, and style for bass guitar. 3. Music Production Tutorials - One-on-one or group sessions teaching DAW use, mixing, and mastering. 4. Music Theory for Musicians - Helping musicians understand harmony, rhythm, and song structure. Additional Services: 1. Sound Branding & Identity - Developing unique sound logos or brand soundscapes that align with a brand’s identity. 2. Music Licensing & Sync - Licensing original compositions for use in TV, film, commercials, and other media. 3. Music Arranging & Orchestration - Arranging compositions for various ensembles (orchestral, jazz band, etc.) or orchestrating for larger sections of music. 4. Remote Collaboration & Consulting - Offering creative consulting, feedback, and collaboration on music or audio projects, regardless of location. 5. Custom Audio Content Creation for Ads & Social Media - Crafting tailor-made audio content (music, sound effects) for ads or social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, etc. 6. Guitar & Bass Session Player - Providing professional guitar or bass recordings for your project (remote or in-studio).
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    Audio Editing
    Music Theory
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    Audio Engineering
    Music & Sound Design
    Music Licensing
    Bass Guitar
    Guitar
    Music Production
    Music Composition
  • $50 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (20 jobs)
    I’m a Los Angeles based composer, orchestrator, producer, and sound engineer. I’ve worked with top clients such as John Legend and Justin Bieber and in studios around the world, from Abbey Road Studios to Record Plant in LA. Check out my website here: isabelpinterparrott.com.
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    Sound Mixing
  • $50 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    I've been writing/ recording music for over ten years, and vary in style from classical, orchestral arrangement and original film score to radio friendly pop songs, rock music, and even modern rap & hip-hop. As well as every and anything else in-between. Whether you're trying to score the next big Hollywood hit or just add a little ambiance into the background of your project - I'm your guy! •I can play guitar, bass-guitar, piano, drums & Latin percussion, trumpet, sing, rap, and voice act • I independently work from within a custom built studio, eliminating any need to rent out expensive studio space •I am able to write, record, mix, and master the final product from beginning to final product, ensuring your full vision comes to life all along the way
    Featured Skill Musician
    Music Arrangement
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    Voice Acting
    Audio Engineering
    Music & Sound Design
    Audio Services
    Audio & Music Software
    Audio Editing
    Sound Mixing
    Instrumentation
    Audio Recording
    Singing
    Music Performance
    Music Composition
    Music Production
    Soundtrack
  • $60 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (16 jobs)
    I am a score to picture composer. My musical genres range from 1970s inspired electronic synth music to modern classical film genre. I perform my music using best in class virtual instruments. I use Logic Pro on a Mac Studio to record. I have an 88-key hammer action MIDI controller for authentic piano performance feedback, and I own thousands of dollars worth of virtual steinway pianos. My strings of choice is CSS, but I also own Native Instruments and Spitfire Audio BBC Orchestra Professional If you need music for your project, send me a message.
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