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Thembi D.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
11 jobs

20hrs of availability. Expertise in piano playing and teaching, as well as composition and arrangement.

  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Composition
  • Piano Composition
  • Jazz
  • Audio Transcription
  • Songwriting
  • Lyrics Writing
  • Content Creation
  • Video Editing
Rebecca D.

Pretoria, South Africa

$7/hr
4.8
11 jobs

I’m an Artist, Music Producer, and Audio Engineer with real-world broadcast experience at a leading campus radio station. At Tuks FM, I produce high-quality audio content daily — including promos, jingles, liners, and podcasts — all edited and polished to broadcast standards using Adobe Audition. Beyond radio, I work in music production using Logic Pro, where I: Produce original beats and instrumentals Record and clean vocals Mix and enhance audio for clarity and emotion Write and ghostwrite songs I understand both the technical side of sound and the creative intention behind it — whether it’s making a podcast sound professional, a radio promo stand out, or a song feel emotionally complete. If you need audio that sounds clean, intentional, and ready to publish — I would love to help.

  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Sound Design
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Audio Restoration
  • Noise Reduction
  • Podcast Editing
  • Voice-Over
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Radio Ad
  • Jingle Program Production
  • Audio Post Production
  • Music Production
  • Beat Sound Effects
  • Songwriting
  • Ghostwriting
  • Adobe Audition
  • Logic Pro
  • Audacity
Freja C.

Hatfield, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I’m a pianist with a Grade 8 from Royal Schools. I am able to sight read music, transcribe, and compose music.

  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Lesson
  • Music Notation
Nkululeko K.

Centurion, South Africa

$10/hr
4.7
2 jobs

I'm a transcriber with a great work ethic and an impeccable grasp of the English language. I am target orientated, able to work under pressure and pay attention to detail. I have a background in music which helps when listening to various audio files for whichever client I am presented with.

  • General Transcription
  • English
  • Closed Captioning
  • Audio Transcription
  • Typing
  • Audio Production
  • Microsoft Word
  • FL Studio
  • Voice Recording
  • Music Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Piano
Andrew O.

Pretoria, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
24 jobs

I'm a music Engraver and Typesetter with over 10 years experience in Sibelius notation software. - Music engraving and typesetting - Score preparation - Part preparation and parts extraction - Proofreading engravings/typesettings - Orchestral, piano and voice, solo instruments, parts extraction and creation when needed, choral typeset with or without lyrics - Transcription from printed or neat handwritten scores - Please note, I do NOT perform theoretical analyses; I will however enter analyses to engravings as received from you (Roman numeral analysis only - these will be billed as separate hours after engraving has been done) - Template or house style preparation for Sibelius projects

  • Music Engraving
  • Sibelius
  • English
  • Error Detection
  • Research Methods
  • Academic Research
  • Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Blog Content
  • Online Research
  • Company Research
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Google Docs
  • Blog Writing
  • Proofreading
Teddy C.

Pretoria, South Africa

$18/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Music🎹 is at the heart of everything I do. I'm a passionate music producer with a keen ear for detail, a love for sound design, and a growing portfolio of original projects. i mainly focus on HIp Hop and RnB but for the past year Afrobeats is my thing. Whether it’s editing audio, mixing tracks, creating beats, or working with voice recordings, I approach every project with creativity, focus, and a deep appreciation for sound. ❤🎷🥁 Alongside my music work, I hold a Psychology degree, which has sharpened my ability to understand people, stay organized, and communicate effectively. I’ve also worked in transcription, writing, and virtual assistance—which means I’m not just creative, I’m reliable, responsive, and deadline-driven. I’m here to collaborate on music and audio-focused projects—whether you're a podcaster, content creator, or fellow artist—and I’m always open to projects where sound meets story.

  • Video Editing
  • Audio Production
  • FL Studio
  • YouTube
  • Lyrics Writing
  • Data Entry
  • General Transcription
  • Music Production
  • Piano

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