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Nicholas B.

Los Angeles, California

$50/hr
5.0
24 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

  • Audio Production
  • Electronic Keyboard
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Music Composition
  • Piano
  • Song
  • Rhythm & Blues
  • Musical Theatre
  • Video Game Music
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Logic Pro
  • Orchestration
  • Piano Composition
Tyler C.

San Pedro, California

$60/hr
5.0
164 jobs

Need copy or content that sounds like it was written by an expert? That is what I do. I am an SEO copywriter and content strategist with more than a decade of experience helping agencies, founders, and established brands turn ideas into content people want to read. Send me a brief, a transcript, a rough outline, a folder full of research, or a subject I know almost nothing about. I will dig into it, ask useful questions, find the right structure, and turn it into clean, engaging copy that fits your audience and brand. A little more about me • 10+ years of professional writing experience • Hundreds of projects completed across B2B and consumer industries • Long-running partnerships with agencies and recurring clients • Extensive experience following detailed briefs and editorial guidelines • Strong background in SEO research, strategy, and optimization • Fast turnaround without rushing the research or editing process • Clear communication and on-time delivery I have written for companies including Forbes, Mediaboom, Sports Illustrated, Apartment List, Oxagile, CMC Motorsports, Cornerstone Healing Center, RefluxRaft, Ombre Digital, eMastered, Accelera Agency, Tedia Consulting, and RESET Hotel. My work includes • Website copy • SEO landing pages • Blog posts and articles • Long-form guides and eBooks • Thought leadership content • Product and category pages • Email campaigns • Brand voice development • Content strategy • Editing and proofreading Some writers struggle when a topic is unfamiliar. I enjoy that part. I like learning how a business works, understanding what its customers care about, and finding a way to explain the subject without filling the page with jargon or generic filler. I also know how easy it has become to publish forgettable content. Readers can recognize repetitive AI copy, awkward keyword placement, and articles that take 1,500 words to say very little. I focus on answering the reader’s questions, keeping the writing conversational, and giving each piece enough personality and substance to feel worth their time. My SEO toolkit includes Ahrefs, Semrush, Surfer SEO, Clearscope, Yoast, Google Search Console, and other research and optimization platforms. Send me your brief, timeline, and any examples you like. I will take a look and let you know how I would approach the project. EXPERTISE SEO Copywriter | Content Writer | SEO Content Writer | Website Copywriter | Content Strategist | Blog Writer | Long-Form Content Writer | B2B Copywriter | SaaS Copywriter | Landing Page Copywriter | Website Content | Content Development | SEO Strategy | Keyword Research | Content Optimization | Thought Leadership | eBook Writer | Guide Writer | Product Description Writer | Email Copywriter | Copy Editor | Proofreader

  • Audio Production
  • Music Production
  • Music Composition
  • Copywriting
  • Creative Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Blog Content
  • Brand Strategy
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Content Writing
  • Article Writing
Daunyé S.

Gold River, California

$50/hr
5.0
49 jobs

Lifelong composer who specializes in arranging, producing & engineering solo piano, lo-fi, hip-hop, jazz, R&B, pop, orchestral, contemporary, indie and custom music. Bringing imagined sounds to life. Previously conducted 1:1 virtual lessons weekly teaching Keys, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Ukulele, GarageBand, and Logic Pro X (DAW). Solidified students' understanding of fundamentals in various subjects: playing, jamming, reading sheet music, reading lead sheets, transcription (playing by ear), music theory, improvisation, rhythm, melody, harmony, vocalization, composition, reharmonization, music technology, practice techniques, etc.

  • Bass Guitar
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Music Composition
  • Piano
  • Music Lesson
  • Audio Recording
  • Jazz
  • Music Theory
  • Musical Transcription
  • Complex Musical Transcription
  • Logic Pro
  • MIDI
  • Orchestration
  • Music Performance
Rafael R.

Los Angeles, California

$50/hr
5.0
4 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

  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Music Composition
  • Singing
  • Soundtrack
  • Music Performance
  • Audio Recording
  • Instrumentation
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio & Music Software
  • Audio Services
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Audio Engineering
  • Voice Acting
  • Audio Post Production
Caleb P.

Thousand Oaks, California

$60/hr
5.0
45 jobs

★ TOP RATED FREELANCER ★ 100% JOB SUCCESS ★ I am a composer and music producer representing genres across the spectrum. Music has the ability to transport the listener to an “experiential beyond” and I pride myself on working with clients to create incredible musical experiences for their projects. ♫ WHAT I DO: Composer / Producer / Musician / Engineer ♫ SELECT CLIENTS: Niantic Labs / RoboKiller / New You Media / Hybrid Entertainment / Silent Beacon / Great HealthWorks ♫ MUSIC I WRITE: Ambient / Orchestral / Electronic / Minimalist / Pop / Hip Hop / Rock / Etc. ♫ ACCESS TO: Logic Pro X / Pro Tools / Finale / Sibelius / Pro Grade Virtual Instruments / Male & Female Vocals and Voiceover Talent / Piano / Strings / Guitar / Bass ♫ SPECIALTIES: Podcast Themes / Horror Scores / Sci-Fi Scores / Commercial Production Music / Minimalist Art Scores ♫ DEGREES: MM: Music Composition, University of Idaho BA: Music Composition, Seattle Pacific University I look forward to assisting you in your original music, production or engineering needs!

  • Audio Production
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Music Composition
  • Ambient Sound Design
  • Piano Composition
  • Audio Recording
  • Film Scoring
  • Voice Talent
  • Instrumentation
  • Audio Post Production
  • Music & Sound Design
Cris B.

Los Angeles, California

$90/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I am a graphic designer with 16 years of freelance experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts. I have worked on projects that include web design, album artwork, tshirt design, posters, children's books, commissioned paintings and illustrations. I am experienced in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Wordpress and Squarespace.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Web Design
  • Squarespace
  • Graphic Design
  • WordPress
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Web Development
  • Website
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Display Product Packaging
  • Design Mockup

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