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$100 hourly
Cara M.
- 5.0/5
- (11 jobs)
I am an American actor with decades of stage and screen experience. I have worked on video narration, ADR for film, and audio dramas. I have a warm, enthusiastic, professional, caring, straightforward voice. I can also provide a variety of characters for your videos or animation. I have lots of improv experience. If you are looking for a voice actor with versatility, I am the one! I enjoy using my voice to show emotion and to bring words to life. Your project will be engaging and interesting for your listeners. As an educator, I have lots of experience in bringing information to the audience in a clear, easy to understand and inviting tone. I am very organized and tech savvy. You will be able to use your files right way. I work efficiently and stay on deadlines. I can produce and edit my own work in my home studio in Illinois.

Musician
Middle-Aged Adult
American English Accent
Voice Talent
Music Composition
Voice-Over
Female
Voice Recording
Singing
Voice Acting
Audiobook
US English Dialect
Voice-Over Recording
$45 hourly
Brandon E.
- 4.8/5
- (55 jobs)
I am a professional BMI-registered audio producer and certified digital marketer, as well as songwriter, voice-over artist, music composer, and manager of digital marketing agency, Noran Rad. 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 beyond a decade of practical experience, I can help you with that. [ADDITIONAL INFO ON SPECIALITY PAGES]

Musician
Music & Sound Design
Audio & Music Software
Music Arrangement
Noise Reduction
Voice Talent
Audio Engineering
Songwriting
Music
Background Music
Music Composition
FL Studio
Music Production
Avid Pro Tools
Audacity
Ambient Music
$50 hourly
Jenna G.
- 5.0/5
- (10 jobs)
Hi! My name is Jenna, and I'm a music producer. I'm ready to bring your project to the next level! Whether you need custom commercial music, a song produced, music arranging, vocal recording or mixing/mastering, I cater to you. As a freelancer, I have worked on over 400 commercial projects for small companies, podcasts and short films. I have worked alongside Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan & The Wailers - I will bring the highest professionalism to your project. I am proficient in Logic and Pro Tools. I offer 1 round of revisions (negotiable depending on budget) and always deliver before the deadline. Hope we can work together!

Musician
Music Composition
Voice Acting
Music
Film Scoring
Jingle Program Production
Music Production
Jingle
Background Music
$60 hourly
Jonah B.
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
With over 20 years of experience in music composition and audio engineering, I specialize in creating custom music compositions and delivering high-quality mix and mastering services. As a versatile multi-instrumentalist and producer, I excel in various music genres, including lofi, indie, pop, and hip hop. My proficiency in DAWs such as Logic Pro and Ableton Live ensures top-notch audio production. I've mixed and mastered projects for independent artists, leading to successful releases. My projects include working on custom licensing projects, having my solo music streamed millions of times, and curating multiple compositions for Top Shelf Music Library, with Grammy-winning producers purchasing my sample packs. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business Management. Let's work together to bring your musical vision to life with exceptional quality and creativity!

Musician
Music Composition
Sound Mixing
Songwriting
Audio Engineering
Audio Mastering
Podcast Production
Film Scoring
Audio Post Production
Squarespace
$38 hourly
Christopher D.
- 4.6/5
- (11 jobs)
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.

Musician
Sound Design
Guitar Composition
Songwriting
Audio Engineering
MIDI
Bass
Audio Recording
Music
Guitar Performance
Piano
Guitar
Synthesizer
Audio Editing
Ableton Live
Sound Mixing
Music Composition
Vocal Tuning
$56 hourly
Cory B.
- 5.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Why do I engineer and produce audio? Not only because of my fascination with the science of sound, but because an audio project should not be simplified into just instruments playing in unison or people talking into microphones. It is a collection of sounds, fighting to work together in the perfect way; yet, there is no manual on how! More importantly, it is an aspect of one's imagination and emotion that is exemplified through their creative release. In order for your audience to understand your creative genius and the message you are sending, it has to sound clean and clear. I'm the guy that will guarantee clarity in your message! How do I plan to do that you ask?! By combining a strong work ethic, top-notch hardware/software, and the knowledge I acquired while in attendance at Capital University and The Recording Workshop, I can produce a sound quality that runs synonymous to the industry standard! Hi! I'm Cory, an audio engineer, composer, radio personality, and producer from Cleveland, Ohio who is currently residing in Woodridge, Illinois. I produce beats as well as mix, master, edit, restore, design, and record audio. I provide my best effort in a timely fashion. I only care about what sounds best for you! I am not concerned with becoming a clone whose entire existence in this industry is causing over-saturation, low quality work, and a bad name for great audio engineers. I just want everything I touch to be brilliant. I strive for originality and perfection. Having worked with the large clientele that I have, I now have the experience to make your next project legendary!

Musician
Audio Editing
Music & Sound Design
Voice Recording
Music Composition
Audio Restoration
Audio Recording
Audio Engineering
Music Production
Podcast
Avid Pro Tools
Logic Pro
Sound Mixing
Audio Production
Audio Mastering
$60 hourly
Sean M.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
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.

Musician
DaVinci Resolve
Music Supervision
Adobe Premiere Pro
Music Composition
Video Editing & Production
Music & Sound Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Video Color Correction
Logic Pro
$35 hourly
Craig Harley S.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
SUMMARY Multifaceted Musician, Composer, Producer and Promoter with 10 years of related experience. Consistently cultivates long-lasting professional relationships within the music industry. Remains focused and poised in fast paced settings. Graduate of Berklee College of Music with a Bachelors Degree in Guitar Performance.

Musician
Voice Talent
Music Composition
Booking Services
Audio Engineering
Bass Guitar
Lyrics Writing
Music Production
$50 hourly
Evan O.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
OBJECTIVE Reliable and seasoned professional currently looking for opportunities within the customer or IT focused field. I am currently looking to sharpen my existing skills and explore new ways to increase my skillset.

Musician
Music Therapy
Cover Art Design
macOS
Music Production
Music Composition
Microsoft Windows
Art & Design
Article Writing
Essay Writing
$22 hourly
Megan D.
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
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!

Musician
Audio Recording
Music Theory
Flute
Piano
Synthesizer
Music & Sound Design
Orchestration
Music Notation
MIDI
Sibelius
Audio Engineering
Video Game Music
Ableton Live
Music Production
Music Composition
$17 hourly
William M.
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I am a recent graduate of the University of Chicago with degrees in Economics and Music. In addition to those subjects, I studied linguistics, philosophy, film criticism, statistics, and creative writing comprehensively. I am interested in learning almost every topic, so I am interested in writing about almost every topic. I have experience writing in the sports, academic, and business worlds; samples of all of these are in my portfolio. If you need someone who loves to think, write, communicate, learn, edit, etc... I want to show you that I am your guy. -I possess a keen attention to detail and a sophisticated knowledge of grammar and syntax -I possess a rich vocabulary and an ability to learn technical terminology quickly

Musician
Python
LaTeX
Microsoft Excel
Film Criticism
Literature
Music Theory
Music Composition
Music & Art Performance
Editing & Proofreading
Essay Writing
Persuasive Writing
Sports Journalism
Economics
Philosophy
$40 hourly
Villa F.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a Professional Entertainer, Owner of Jayvilla Entertainment LLC, Actor, Singer, Photographer, Director, Engineer, Producer, Songwriter, Publisher, ASCAP Affiliate

Musician
Voice Acting
Acting
Music Composition
Music & Sound Design
Music & Art Performance
Spatial Audio Mixing
Stem Mixing & Mastering
Publishing Fundamentals
Audio Recording
$40 hourly
Jorge A.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
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.

Musician
Music Performance
Violin
Sibelius
Logic Pro
Typesetting
Musical Transcription
Music Arrangement
Music Engraving
Music Composition
Music Production
$45 hourly
Summer F.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY * Successful music visionary and performer who delivers consistent and professional work for every assignment. * Seasoned team member with the Cincinnati Opera and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra with 4+ years in studio recording and performing environments, plus skills and experience in ticketing, sales, philanthropy services, customer service, and collaboration. * Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music trained in recording and production, music composition and arrangement, music industry insight/music business, and entrepreneurship.

Musician
Violin
Music Engraving
Music Composition
Creative Writing
Poetry
Songwriting
Music Production
$35 hourly
Silje S.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
SONGWRITING/COMPOSING - Over 15 years of experience writing songs, instrumental music and lyrics; performing and recording; teaching and tutoring both writing and music theory. I have released two studio albums of original music, Fully Realized (2022) and Like Moss Hugs A Tree (2024). ARRANGING/TRANSCRIBING - I specialize in making string arrangements (quartet, string ensemble…etc), but have experience with full orchestrations, big band charts, jazz combo charts, synthesizer arrangements, rock/pop arrangements and more. After creating arrangements for hire, I also offer to conduct the ensemble and/or direct rehearsals for the material. Additionally, I am available to utilize my ear-training and software tools to create transcriptions for hire. ADMINISTRATIVE - Highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional with extensive experience in office operations, logistics, and team coordination. Proficient in process optimization, document management, and customer relations. Recognized for adaptability, efficiency, and a proactive approach to problem-solving within fast-paced environments.

Musician
Music Theory
Music Performance
Music Lesson
Music Composition
Music Arrangement
Music & Art Performance
Musical Transcription
Typing
Office Administration
$45 hourly
Maya J.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I’m Maya, a freelance songwriter with a heart tuned to emotion and a mind wired for melody. From sad ballads to bold pop anthems, I craft songs that make people feel—whether it's love, loss, rebellion, or redemption. I will collaborate with producers, and labels across genres, helping turn raw stories into unforgettable hooks and verses. My lyrics often live where vulnerability meets edge, drawing influence from personal journeys, midnight musings, and the poetry hidden in everyday life. I specialize in writing for voices that need a sound—whether you're a solo artist seeking a signature track, a band looking to sharpen your next EP, or a production company in need of emotion-packed music for film or TV. Every song I produce will amplify your unique voice and vision. Let’s make something worth listening to on repeat.

Musician
Music
Music Composition
Audio & Music Software
Songwriting
$40 hourly
Isaac J.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I’m a content editor, presentation designer and multimedia artist experienced in multiple creative disciplines. I have licensed and composed creative material for various companies for commercial advertising and distribution. If you need someone to edit videos for social media, design digital content for presentations, or create custom music for jingles and soundtracks, I’m your guy

Musician
Music Composition
Music Licensing
YouTube Shorts
TikTok
Instagram Reels
Creative Writing
Creative Direction
Content Editing
Social Media Content
Social Media Advertising
Content Creation
Video Editing & Production
Presentation Design
Presentations
Music Production
$79 hourly
Shakiyra B.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I love composing music, and have been doing so for over 5 years. I am still learning, and very open to trying new things. I play four instruments, write sheet music, I use fl studio, and continue to upload my music on my socials! I’ve also been in marching band. I am 18 My Disc: _vShug Youtube: @V-Shug Insta: vsugarsweetie Soundcloud: vShug

Musician
Music Production
Soundtrack
Piano Composition
Music Composition
$40 hourly
Enrique V.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a creative producer and bassist with 5 years of experience in electric bass, double bass, and mixing/mastering. I am experienced in every part of the music process and will work hard to help you reach your creative vision. * I have amassed over 10,000,000 streams as a performer and producer for various artists, ranging from piano ballads to experimental jazz to electronic pop * I have experience leading studio sessions, arranging string sections, writing music articles, teaching private lessons, and editing audio/video for digital content * Expertise in Logic Pro, Finale, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and Protools

Musician
Music Notation
Background Music
Scriptwriting
Music Composition
Bass Guitar
Double Bass
Music Arrangement
Photo Editing
Video Editing & Production
Audio Mastering
Sound Mixing
Music Production
$40 hourly
Anthony G.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Need a professional Youtube Video Editor for Podcast or Real Estate? Maybe even Event Post-Production? Need video content edited for social media platforms? I should be the person that helps you see your vision come to life. • 15+ years of Video production and editing experience • 20+ years of music production and songwriting experience I specialize in Final Cut Pro + Logic Pro but can work around any DAW/Audio Stems/RAW files. Color Grading - sound design - Custom Intro music - Custom Background music for interviews and podcasts Although I have years of experience, I am also a student and love learning new trendy techniques and utilizing new AI tools not just for editing, but for motion graphics and other video assets. I operate under the name of ReF3 for ReF3Media. My website portfolio below can tell you a lot of details about my experience with different projects and deliverables. 15+ years Video Production + Editing Experience Includes • Real Estate Tour Videos • Training Videos • Video Podcast and Editing • Interview style Editing • Event and Lecture Post-Production • Church Based Media 20 Years Music Experience Includes • Song Writing • Studio Session Vocalist • Lead Vocalist • Music Production • Audio Engineer • Drummer • Keyboard player • Live audio engineering • Audio Podcast Recording and Editing PROGRAMS & TOOLS • Final Cut Pro • transitions, titles, overlays, color grading, LUTS, picture in picture, green screen keying, sound design, music, tracking, texture, crop, resizing, removing background noise, voice enhancements and audio plugins. • CapCut, Canva, OpusClip, TikTok Studio, Instagram, Youtube Studio • animation, text overlays, text effects, captions, visual effects, overlays, tracking, motion graphics, color, texture, image, picture, background removal, cut, crop, resize Logic Pro • Music production, vocal analyzing, natural pitch correction, auto tuning, sound design, composing, laying vocals, sound effects, reverse, live recording, loop and sampling manipulations

Musician
Event Highlights Video
Music Composition
Songwriting
Singing
Audio Engineering
Presentation Design
Testimonial Video
Video Post-Editing
Video Production
YouTube Thumbnail
Video Editing
Content Creation
Social Media Content
Video Editing & Production
Music Production
$75 hourly
Zoe K.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm a singer, songwriter, composer, and music arranger passionate about all genres. I am also an experienced lyricist and dramatic writer. Whether you are looking for lyrics for an established melody or need a song written from scratch, I am happy to help!

Musician
Songwriting
Opera
Singing
Music Composition
Lyrics Writing
Performing Arts
$25 hourly
Jesse R.
- 5.0/5
- (101 jobs)
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)

Musician
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
Andrea C.
- 4.8/5
- (10 jobs)
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.

Musician
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
Music Composition
Soundtrack
US English Dialect
$50 hourly
Manny M.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am an award-winning composer for advertising, television, web projects, video games, and more. I won 3 Clio awards as well as a Downbeat Magazine award as best Student Jazz arranger. M work has appeared on countless TV commercials for United airlines, Allstate, Kraft, MacDonald's, and more. I now license my works online through a music library.

Musician
Music Arrangement
Music Composition
$35 hourly
Jacob S.
- 4.9/5
- (3 jobs)
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

Musician
Male
Audio Editing
Copy Editing
Copywriting
Writing
Music Composition
Audio Production
Podcast
Sound Mixing
$30 hourly
Cory S.
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I am a professional musician two decades of music experience as a performer, composer, arranger, and teacher. I have written numerous arrangements for both instrumental and vocal ensembles, recorded vocals for albums, and composed for projects including short films and video games. I have over a decade of acting and theater experience as well. I have performed 20+ stage shows, served in 5 as the director or music director, and recorded voiceovers for short videos or animations. I open to any contract proposition that falls within my skillset, but I am prioritizing composition offers at this time.

Musician
Education
Music Arrangement
Vocal Coaching
Video Editing
Voice Acting
Video Game Music
Music Production
Music Composition
Acting
Popular Music
$35 hourly
Alex H.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm an actor and voice over artist for the past five years and a video editor and producer for the past 10. I specialize in shorter form editing and am suited for all kinds of voice work. My full-time work consists of music performance (Guitar/Vocals) so I can also be acquired for help in creating or performing jingles and more especially, voice parts that require singing. VOICE: - Voice-Over - Narration - Audio Books - Video Game and Animated Characters - Singing ON CAMERA: - Script Reads - Narration or Product Advertisement - Character Work - Long or Short Form VIDEO EDITING: - Commercials/Online Ads - Highlight Reels - Stingers

Musician
Music Arrangement
Music Composition
Music & Art Performance
Voice Recording
Voice-Over
Video Editing Software
Video Editing & Production
Video Editing
Singing
Voice Talent
Voice Acting
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