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Morgan S.

Sound Engineer, Composer, Music Producer

I’m Morgan Samuel, a sound all-rounder handling everything from podcasting to sound branding, TV and film sound, music composition, commercial music production and more.​ I have an Degree (Hons) in Commercial Music Production and Sound Engineering, and have worked in the creative media industry for 20 years, 10 of which were spent in the heart of Wellington's high end film industry. Career highlights include working on films such as The Hobbit Trilogy, The Lovely Bones, District 9, The Adventures of Tintin - just to name a few. I have a fully spec’d 5:1 Pro Tools suite and recording booth in Te Awamutu, New Zealand. Offering the following services; Post-Production Sound: Sound Recording: Voice over, ADR (automated dialogue replacement, sound effects, foley & music Sound Editing: Dialogue, sound effects, and music editing Sound Design: Custom sound creation and bespoke soundscapes tailored to your project Sound Mixing: Theatrical, broadcast, and streaming mixes for optimal sound delivery Podcast Audio Production: Sonic Branding & Sound Design: theme music and sound effects palettes Recording: capturing crystal clear high quality dialogue interviews, discussions or scripted material Editing: selecting, refining and orgnaising the recorded audio content Mixing: adjusting sound levels to a consistent loudness Publishing: posting of final product to an RSS feed for global distribution Music Composition and Production Services: Original Music Composition: Bespoke creation of background scores and narrative-driven music for films, TV, and media projects Music Arrangement: Arranging existing tracks for scoring and re-production to fit your creative vision Commercial Music Production: Full-service music production, including recording, editing, mixing, and mastering for commercial music releases Whether you’re working on a feature-length documentary, animation, podcast, or music album, I offer comprehensive audio production services tailored to your project’s unique needs. With a keen focus on detail, efficiency, and high-quality audio production, I ensure your project receives the creative edge it deserves.

🇳🇿Te Awamutu, New Zealand$40/hr100% JSS5.00 (3)Since Dec 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$130

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#127,738 / 412k
🇳🇿Country#151 / 622
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $780

Total earnings
$1.1k

Billed in all: $1.1k

World#388,521 / 412k
🇳🇿Country#597 / 622
Per project
$536

$780 in the last 6 months

World#176,380 / 412k
🇳🇿Country#273 / 622
Projects, last 6 months
1

Across 2 contracts

50% fixed50% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇳🇿Country#149 / 622
Projects in all
2

Across 3 contracts

33% fixed67% hourly
World#328,886 / 412k
🇳🇿Country#515 / 622

Earnings, last 30 days

$1.1kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 26% in Music Composition

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  4. #185Audio Effects600 freelancers · 🇳🇿 #1Top 31%
  5. #209Audio Restoration607 freelancers · 🇳🇿 #2Top 34%
  6. #296Audio Engineering1,038 freelancers · 🇳🇿 #2Top 29%
  7. #298Music Composition1,149 freelancers · 🇳🇿 #2Top 26%
  8. #365Audio Mastering1,171 freelancers · 🇳🇿 #1Top 31%