Hire the Best Songwriters in California

Working tirelessly since 2009 to perfect my artistry, I've catered to a broad cross-section of the music buying public and conquered many genres in the process. I specialize in Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock, Trap and Electronic Dance Music. Each beat and lyric stamped with industry quality. I share the same expertise in audio engineering, looking forward to working with you!

Hey, I'm Stephanie (but I usually go by Miko)! I'm passionate about songwriting, specifically lyric writing. I would love to communicate your feelings/vibes into lyrics for your next song. I mostly do pop and indie, but I'm open to all genre's. Let's collab!

I am a Producer, Composer, Music Editor, and Mix Engineer. I have produced, written, mixed and mastered Grammy-winning and Platinum-selling records for a range of artists, including: Seal, Sting, Santana, Common, Chaka Khan, Pharrell, The Killers, Mary J. Blige, Rick James, Donna Summer, WAR, Kaskade, Duran Duran, the Dandy Warhols, Fila Brazilia, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Nelly Furtado, David Sylvian, Luis Miguel, Yuridia, Camila, Fischerspooner Jody Watley, The Counting Crows, and Ricky Martin, among others. I own ROCAsound Studios in Los Angeles, CA. I hold a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, where I studied Film Scoring, Production, Audio Engineering, and Composition. Additionally, I have produced and written for major label albums on Interscope, Warner Brothers, Universal, Ultra, OM, Capitol, WEA Latina, Stone's Throw, and Sony Records. I have also worked on Oscar-winning films and Emmy-winning TV shows such as Mr. Robot, Iron Man 2, Little Miss Sunshine, Draft Day, Young Sheldon, Alex Cross, Robocop, Houdini, and The Orville. I use an Analog/Digital Hybrid setup with Protools HDX, Antelope Audio converters, Manley, SSL, Langevin, Vintage Neumann and Empirical Labs equipment. This combination provides incredible warmth, punch, and professional clarity to your audio. I also have a special keyboard live room full of vintage keyboards and analog synthesizers such as Moog, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Roland Jupiter 8, Juno 106, B3 Organ, Clavinet, and a Steinway B Grand Piano. Studio A includes a vast array of customized vintage drum machines and samplers, including a Linn, MPC3000, MPC4000, Vintage MachineDrum, Gotharman LD2, and a host of Elektron gear for any of your punchy pop and hip-hop needs. For any service on Upwork, I use all my analog hardware to get you the highest quality results. I do all the programming, producing, and mixing myself, no assistants. Here are some highlights from my experience: - Worked as a producer and engineer on Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum albums for well-known artists. - I have been blessed with 2 Grammy Nominations, 6 RIAA- Certified Platinum Albums, 4 Gold Albums, and 7 Billboard #1 Singles. - Produced and engineered for major films including Iron Man 2, Draft Day, RoboCop, Alex Cross, Spongebob: Sponge Out of Water, Little Miss Sunshine, and Elysium. - Sound design and Special Effects producer for Video Games and documentaries from Electronic Arts and Apple TV+. - Ensured that each album was of the highest possible quality and that each artist's unique sound was captured and showcased. - Have hands-on experience in mixing, recording, and mastering podcasts, digital content, and films. - Extensive experience in audio restoration, noise reduction, and mastering dialogue for films, TV, podcasts, and digital content. - My songs have been featured in various films and TV shows, such as Mr. Robot, CSI: Miami, SpongeBob, The Emmys, The Orville, The Grand Tour, Young Sheldon, Fringe, Matador and Brothers and Sisters. - Collaborate with artists to refine their initial songs and turn them into potential hits. - I am a classically trained jazz pianist and beat maker for modern styles of music, including pop, dance, EDM, hip-hop, and Latin.

Hello! I'm a dedicated composer, musician, and sound designer with a passion for creating captivating audio for TV and video. I hold a degree in Music Composition and Sound Design from Columbia University in New York, and I'm skilled with multiple instruments and advanced recording studio technology. I've had the pleasure of developing original music for Vice Media, HBO, and other notable clients. Over the years, I've written, produced, and recorded a diverse range of songs across various genres. I'm excited about new opportunities to produce music and sound for TV, cinema, and new media. In addition to my production work, I have over 5 years of experience teaching music production and songwriting. Sharing my knowledge and helping others develop their skills has been incredibly rewarding. My experience covers both the technical and creative aspects of sound design and scoring. I've managed recording studio operations, handled engineering, mixing, composing, performing, and recording. I excel at creating content music and sound cues, even under tight deadlines. Working closely with directors, animators, and production managers, I ensure my music enhances the visual content and meets all technical standards. Let's work together to bring your project to life with exceptional sound and music!

I have over 10 years of experience in the music industry from a range of roles. I myself have been a recording artist and songwriter, as well as a studio assistant and producer. Although I am not currently releasing music under my artist project, my releases and features have amassed over 8 million streams. They have also been featured on a myriad of editorial playlists on multiple streaming services. In addition to managing and marketing my own project, my content and digital marketing credits include The Grammys, Made in America Festival, as well as a range of private musical clients. I currently possess the skills, tools and connections to immediately begin growing your following and assist you in securing blog/press coverage, building and implementing release rollouts, booking shows, marketing, and more. After living and working in Los Angeles for a decade, I have gained an extensive contact list with not only executives from different record labels, but a network of music journalists, producers, mixing engineers, songwriters, photographers, and everything one may need to progress a music career. Inquire today and let's discuss how to take your career to the next level.

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