Music Production
I produce records for artists and write original music for film, television and advertising. I work from Los Angeles with artists and agencies internationally, and I take on a limited number of projects at a time so that each one gets full attention from start to delivery.
Record Production · Artist Development · Music for Screen · Advertising · Mixing & Mastering
A Finished Track Is Only Part of the Job
Every project begins with understanding what the music needs to accomplish: who the artist is, what the song is trying to communicate and where the finished work needs to live.
I work across composition, song development, arrangement, recording, vocal production, sound design, mixing and mastering. A project may begin with a voice memo, a rough demo, a script, a visual edit or an existing production that has not yet found its final direction.
When additional expertise is required, I assemble and direct a project-specific team of songwriters, session musicians, vocalists, voice actors, recording engineers and other creative professionals.
The goal is not simply a polished production. It is a finished work with a clear identity, emotional purpose and the technical quality required for release or media use.
SERVICES
Record Production & Artist Development
For artists who need a finished record and a producer capable of seeing the larger direction of the project.
I develop singles, EPs and longer-term catalogues from the initial idea or demo through recording, production, mixing and final delivery. Depending on the project, this may also involve defining the artist’s sonic direction, coordinating collaborators and building continuity across multiple releases.
The work may include:
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creative direction and reference development;
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song and structural development;
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composition and arrangement;
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electronic production and programming;
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session-musician coordination;
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vocal production and recording;
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editing, mixing and mastering;
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alternate versions for release, performance or media use.
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Typical timeline: 4–8 weeks for a single, depending on the material, recording requirements and approval process.
Selected work: Lê Khoa · Etman · JULES!
Song Development & Arrangement
For artists and songwriters who already have a melody, topline, lyrics or demo but need to develop it into a complete production.
I work on the structure, harmony, instrumentation, dynamics and sonic direction of the song while preserving the qualities that made the original idea worth developing. When necessary, I can bring in songwriters, instrumentalists or other specialists to complete the creative team.
The work may include:
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structural and harmonic development;
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arrangement and orchestration;
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melodic and vocal-line refinement;
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electronic programming;
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live-instrument recording;
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additional production;
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alternative, radio or performance arrangements.
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Typical timeline: 2–3 weeks, depending on the scope and number of recorded elements.
Selected work: “I Won’t Give Up” — Lê Khoa
Music for Film, Television & Games
For directors, producers, developers and music supervisors who need original music, source music or a distinctive sonic environment for a visual project.
I work from the script, edit, gameplay, visual references or creative brief, developing music that supports the pacing, emotional direction and identity of the production. Existing music from my catalogue may also be considered for licensing when it fits the project.
The work may include:
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original score and thematic development;
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source music and custom songs;
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music composed or adapted to picture;
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game music and interactive audio;
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sound design and atmospheric elements;
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coordination of musicians, vocalists and recording sessions;
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stems, alternate edits and production-specific deliverables.
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Typical timeline: determined by the production schedule, volume of music and required deliverables.
Selected work:
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Shoes — original music composed for the short film;
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“Leave a Tip” — featured in two key scenes of the RAI 1 series Vivi e lascia vivere;
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Dead World Heroes — original music for the game.
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Music for Advertising & Brands
For agencies, brands and production companies that need original music rather than a generic library track.
I develop music around the campaign concept, audience, visual language and required media formats. Depending on the brief, I can also assemble and direct the musicians, vocalists, voice actors and engineers required to complete the production.
The work may include:
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original music for advertising;
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sonic identity and audio branding;
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music adaptation across campaign formats;
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sound design;
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voice casting, recording and direction;
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cut-downs, alternate edits and instrumental versions;
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delivery according to the media plan.
Licensing terms, intended usage, territories and required versions are agreed as part of the project scope.
Typical timeline: 1–3 weeks, depending on the brief, number of versions and approval schedule.
Selected work: Anadolu Efes — “Summer Is Here”
Vocal Production
For artists who have the song but need to find and capture the right performance.
Vocal production involves more than recording a technically correct take. I work with the artist on phrasing, dynamics, delivery, emotional continuity, harmonies and the relationship between the vocal and the arrangement.
The work may include:
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pre-session preparation;
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key and range assessment;
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vocal arrangement;
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recording direction;
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lead-vocal comping and editing;
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tuning and timing correction;
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harmony and background-vocal production;
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vocal processing and preparation for mixing.
Sessions can be arranged in Los Angeles or coordinated remotely.
Typical timeline: several days to two weeks, depending on the number of songs and session requirements.
Mixing & Mastering
For artists and producers who have completed the creative production and need a finished, release-ready record.
Mixing brings the production into focus: the relationship between the vocal and arrangement, the depth of the soundstage, the impact of the rhythm section and the details that give the track its identity.
Mastering prepares the approved mix for release while preserving its dynamics, tone and creative intent across streaming platforms and listening systems.
Available services:
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multitrack and stem mixing;
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vocal mixing;
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mix finishing;
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alternate and performance versions;
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mastering for digital release;
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delivery in the formats agreed for the project.
Typical timeline: 5–10 business days, depending on the project and revision schedule.
Release Preparation & Distribution
For artists who need support beyond the final master, release preparation and distribution can be added to the project scope.
As the founder of CREWPORT, I understand the operational side of releasing music as well as the creative one. This allows production and release planning to be coordinated from the beginning rather than treated as unrelated stages.
Additional support may include:
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release-readiness review;
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metadata preparation and validation;
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credit and contributor documentation;
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ownership and split information collection;
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release-version organization;
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delivery planning;
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distribution through CREWPORT.
Distribution is subject to separate onboarding, rights verification, eligibility requirements and distribution terms.
How It Works
1 / Initial Conversation
You send the existing material, references, intended use, preferred timeline and approximate budget. We discuss what the project needs creatively and technically.
2 / Direction & Proposal
I prepare a written proposal defining the scope, production stages, contributors, deliverables, estimated schedule, revision structure and project fee.
Nothing begins until the scope is understood and agreed.
3 / Production
The work proceeds through defined stages. Depending on the project, these may include song development, arrangement, team assembly, recording, production, editing and sound design.
You hear and approve the work at the key stages established in the proposal.
4 / Mixing & Revisions
Once the production is approved, the project moves into mixing. The number of included revision rounds and the feedback process are defined in advance.
Additional work outside the approved scope is quoted separately.
5 / Final Delivery
After approval, I prepare the agreed masters, alternate versions, stems and other production deliverables.
Credits, ownership splits and contributor information are documented before final delivery. Distribution support can be added under a separate CREWPORT agreement when required.
Most projects can be managed remotely. When in-person recording is needed, I arrange the appropriate Los Angeles studio and attend the session.
Before You Get in Touch
To understand the project and give you a useful first response, please include:
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what you are creating and what stage it has reached;
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a demo, voice memo, script, edit or existing production, if available;
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two or three references and what you respond to in each;
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where the finished work will be used;
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your preferred completion or release date;
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your approximate budget range;
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any confirmed artists, musicians or production partners.
If the project is not the right fit, I will tell you directly. Where possible, I may recommend another specialist better suited to the work.