Joseph R.
Seasoned Composer & Producer | TV/Film/Ads | Mixing & Mastering
Composer and producer with 15+ years of experience and credits across 400+ television series, films, and global advertising campaigns. I’ve created over 1,000 cues across a wide range of styles—always with a focus on supporting picture, enhancing storytelling, and delivering emotionally effective music. My work has appeared on major networks and platforms including ABC, NBC, Fox, Bravo, BET, BBC, Discovery, History, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Notable placements include the Olympics, NFL, Saturday Night Live, and extensive use across major reality programming including Keeping Up with the Kardashians. In addition to composition, I handle full-cycle audio production; mixing, mastering, sound design, and delivery; ensuring everything is broadcast-ready and competitive at a professional level. Available for select projects — respond quickly SERVICES Music Composition & Production Custom music for film, TV, ads, and digital media Film & TV scoring (narrative-driven or library) Commercials, branding, and jingles Video game music (adaptive/interactive) Podcast & YouTube music (intros, outros, beds) Audio Engineering Mixing (clarity, balance, impact) Mastering (streaming and broadcast-ready) Sound design (SFX, atmospheres, textures) Audio Editing & Post Dialogue editing for film/TV Podcast and long-form editing Audio restoration (noise, clicks, hum removal) Vocal tuning and enhancement Additional Sound branding & sonic identity Music licensing & sync-ready delivery Arranging & orchestration Remote collaboration & consulting Guitar & bass session work Why clients hire me Broadcast-level experience Fast, reliable communication Music that serves the project One-stop shop from idea to final delivery
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $3.7k
Billed in all: $27,791$28k
$747 in the last 6 months
Across 51 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 8% in Piano Composition
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