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Madison D.

Los Angeles, California

$40/hr
4.9
26 jobs

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

  • Songwriting
  • Music
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Composition
  • Singing
  • Voice Talent
  • Vocal Tuning
  • Ghostwriting
  • Vocal Coaching
  • Music Production
  • Audio Editing
  • Voice-Over
  • Audio Production
Olha H.

Los Angeles, California

$60/hr
5.0
35 jobs

Hi, my name is Olha and my artist name is Olya Gram. I'm a professional multi-genre session vocalist and singer/songwriter with more than 10 years of experience. My second passion is creating high quality UGC Videos for different brands. You can check both my singer/songwriter examples and UGC examples in my portfolio. 🎶 Graduate of Musicians Institute in Hollywood (Vocal Performance, Songwriting, Independent Artist, Music Producer programs). Experienced topline writer, lyrics writer and music producer. Experienced in many different genres: EDM, Pop, Soft Pop, Pop Rock, R&B, Indie, K-Pop, Jazz, Lounge and Epic Cinematic Trailer Music. My vocals were featured on tracks released by Effective Records, Sony Music, Magic Records, Spinnin' Records, Deep Disco Music, Clipper’s Sounds, and Ensis Records. Worked as a main stage singer for Disney Cruise Lines. Internationally performing artist with my independent music project and as a part of cover band. I’m based in Los Angeles, but I’m originally from Ukraine. I specialize in quality vocals recording for commercial purposes, brand jingles, ads, films, trailers and video games. I also function as a topline writer, lyrics writer and music producer. Please listen to my vocal reels, which include diverse projects that I worked on as singer-songwriter in different genres. Services that I provide: - Professional high-quality vocals recording (leads, doubles, harmonies, adlibs etc.) - Top line writing (vocal melody) - Lyrics writing - Songwriting (vocal melody, lyrics writing for full songs) + full vocals recording (leads, doubles, harmonies, adlibs etc.) - Vocal production, mixing - Music production, instrumentals, backing tracks I would love to help you take your music project to a new level and bring your music ideas to life! Contact me and describe the vision for your song in detail. Let’s create something wonderful together!

  • Songwriting
  • Lyrics
  • Music
  • Jingle
  • Singing
  • Voice Talent
  • Compositing
  • Voice Recording
  • Piano
  • Piano Composition
  • Acoustic Music
  • Guitar
  • Guitar Composition
  • Female Voice
  • Audio Recording
Martie Faye A.

Los Angeles, California

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Passionate and versatile professional with expertise in content creation, video editing, voice acting, and audio engineering. From crafting engaging multimedia content to ensuring top-notch customer experiences, I thrive on bringing creativity and excellence to every project. A warm demeanor and commitment to customer satisfaction characterize my approach, delivering memorable results in various creative and technical endeavors. - Bringing creativity and warmth to content creation, video editing, and voice acting projects. - Adept at ensuring top-quality audio recordings and productions through skilled audio engineering. - Known for exceptional customer service and a personalized touch in delivering projects. - Well-versed in Final Cut Pro X, CapCut, LogicPro/GarageBand, yet adaptable and a fast learner of new software.

  • Songwriting
  • Content Creation
  • Video Editing
  • Voice Acting
  • Voice Recording
  • Audio & Video Sync
  • Audio Engineering
  • Academic Editing
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Hospitality
  • Customer Service
  • Audio Editing
Alia C.

Los Angeles, California

$74/hr
4.9
29 jobs

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.

  • Songwriting
  • Music Licensing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Creative Direction
  • Music Production
  • Event Planning
  • Music Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Instagram Marketing
  • TikTok
  • TikTok Marketing
  • Content Editing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Social Media Management
Jason C.

Los Angeles, California

$75/hr
5.0
31 jobs

*As of 2026, I only take jobs paying $300 or more. Thank you* Hello! What can I do for you? 👋 I'm a New York and Los Angeles based music artist with 10 years of experience in music production and songwriting. I'm also a classically trained, award-winning pianist. As an artist, I am inspired by Porter Robinson, The Chainsmokers, Illenium, ZHU, and many others. My dream is to have one of my songs played at a music festival! Many musicians are trained in current trends & popular styles. Few can explain it to clients in easy, everyday terms. If you want to hire someone who actually LISTENS and COMMUNICATES with you, look no further. I'm ready to work for you! COLD HARD FACTS ABOUT ME 📜 - California College of Music (2021, Songwriting & Music Production) - Pro Tools Certified (2020) - 2x Piano winner United States Open Music Competition (Senior Level 2013; Intermediate Level 2010) - Proficient in Cakewalk and Logic Pro (no Ableton) AT YOUR SERVICE 🫡 Fixed rates: ⋅💿🧸 Make-a-Song: $200 - $300 -you sing it, I'll make it! -we can start from scratch or work off an existing project -price varies, because some songs need lyrics written, a beat produced, vocals mixed, or even all three ⋅✍️ Songwriting: $75 -creation of basic song arrangement, chord progression, lyrics, and melody in a PDF or MIDI file -upon request, a live demo can be recorded (+$75) ⋅💻 Production: $150 -delivered as a WAV audio file -project stems included ⋅🎚️ Mixing & Mastering: $75 -max total of 30 stems including vocals, thank you ⋅✂️ Music Editing: $25 -mashups, re-arranging songs, noise removal Hourly rate: $75 / hour ⋅🪩 Live DJ / Piano or Keyboard (events, parties, weddings): -My services are travel ready! Inquire directly. ⋅🍎🔧 Virtual Lessons, Troubleshooting, or Consultation: -Topics: Music Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Production, Pop music composition --last updated Jan 2026.-- Keywords: Asian Producer, Electronic, Dance, TV, Film, Game, Composer, Children, Kids songs, Anime, Melodic, Chords, Digicore, Future Bass, House, Hyperpop, Pop, BPM, Soundtrack, Kpop, K pop, FL Studio

  • Songwriting
  • Video Game Music
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Music Production
  • Electronic Keyboard
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio Editing
  • Sound Mixing
  • DJing
  • Audio Engineering
  • Web Design
  • Musical Transcription
Shane B.

Los Angeles, California

$70/hr
5.0
35 jobs

Hey there! I'm Shane, a seasoned music producer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. With 10 years of expertise in recording, I'm passionate about crafting mesmerizing melodies and bringing artists' visions to life. I posess knowledge in various genres and withhold the utmost proficiency in utilizing a verity of digital audio workstations. I am committed to delivering high-quality music that exceeds clients' expectations. Let's create something extraordinary together! 🔹Multi instrumentalist 🔹Ghost Producing 🔹Song Arrangement 🔹Film Scoring & Foley 🔹Lyric Writing 🔹Mixing & Mastering 🎶Genres 🔸Rock 🔸Hip Hop 🔸Indie 🔸Jazz 🔸Orchestral 🔸Pop 🔸Electronic

  • Lyrics Writing
  • Music
  • Music Composition
  • Music Production
  • Music Theory
  • Digital Audio Recorder
  • Guitar Composition
  • Film Scoring
  • Keyboard
  • Film Editing
  • Sound Design
  • Bass Guitar
  • Piano Composition
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio & Music Software

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