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Dillon T.

Ottsville, Pennsylvania

$17/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I am a freelance writer and musician. As a musician, I have been playing guitar and studying music for over 20 years. As a writer, I have a passion for the sport of boxing, nutrition and fitness, history and travel.

  • Music
  • Writing
  • Guitar Performance
  • Guitar Composition
Tera C.

Henderson, Nevada

$50/hr
5.0
16 jobs

GAME DEVELOPMENT I was previously an Audio QA Analyst at Unbroken Studios. 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 game, Flowstone Saga. I am currently doing sound design for an upcoming game called Sol Mates. 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) and Flowstone Saga. I also contributed violin for Soundfall, Mago, Quartet, and Vanguard of Avias. My most recent vocal work is in the upcoming Rabbit & Steel DLC. All of the arrangements that I have made are on YouTube. I am currently composing music for an upcoming indie game called "Kinfolk". SPONSORSHIPS I was sponsored by Bandai Namco in Feb 2022 (Tales of Luminaria) and Square Enix in 2023 (Star Ocean The Second Story R)! I am also currently part of the Bandai Namco Creator Collective.

  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Music Composition
  • Piano
  • Violin
  • MuseScore
  • FL Studio
  • QA Testing
  • Sound Design
  • Jira
  • FMOD
  • Soundtrack
  • Custom Sound Effects
  • Ambient Sound Design
  • Music & Sound Design
Will C.

Houston, Texas

$45/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Professional guitarist and musician with over 16 years experience. Musicians Institute/GIT Graduate and ESP/Takamine Guitars 2018 scholarship winner. Looking for lessons, guitar work or songwriting assistance? Shoot me a message - I teach any and all styles, and have all the tools and then some to get you to the next level with your guitar playing, songwriting, ear training, theory understanding, and plenty more.

  • Guitar
  • Music
  • Music & Art Performance
  • Guitar Composition
  • Guitar Performance
  • Music Lesson
  • Music Skill Development
  • Music Theory
  • Music Supervision
Blake H.

Eugene, Oregon

$40/hr
5.0
36 jobs

I have 30+ years experience as a pianist and vocalist. I have a Masters in Music Composition from the University of Oregon and have performed solo recitals as well as sung in many choirs, including the Los Angeles Master Chorale. I have released two self-produced albums of original music. I have extensive experience in arranging, transcribing, and engraving music. I am scrupulously attentive to detail. I also have skills in graphic design with a specialty in vector-based art.

  • Music
  • Music Arrangement
  • Piano
  • Singing
  • Classical
  • Vector Graphic
  • Voice Recording
  • Music Engraving
  • Musical Transcription
  • Finale
  • Voice-Over
Hillary C T.

Delaware, Ohio

$35/hr
5.0
15 jobs

Billboard charting songwriter with twenty-five years experience in the music industry including a Bachelor's in music business. Music producer, audio engineer, podcast editor, multi-instrumentalist, jingle writer, composer, performer, and instructor.

  • Bass Guitar
  • Music
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Production
  • Percussion
  • Songwriting
  • Music Supervision
  • Guitar Performance
  • Drum
  • Drum & Bass
  • Online Instruction
  • Music Theory
  • Musical Instrument
  • Music & Art Performance
  • Ukulele
Matt C.

Los Angeles, California

$65/hr
5.0
995 jobs

Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Musician and Illusionist from Los Angeles, California. It might seem peculiar that I get excited thinking about colors, typography, brands, music and magic but my passion for all aspects of graphic design and creativity have remained strong throughout my life and 15+ year career. My background includes corporate, agency and freelance graphic design experience, with a history of leading digital/print projects to acclaimed completion.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Print Design
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Sketch
  • Logo Design
  • Website Redesign
  • Wix
  • Cards & Flyers
  • Brand Identity

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