Michael Q.
Music Producer | Composer | Audio Engineer
Need music that actually sounds like a hit? With 20+ years as a music producer, composer, and audio engineer, I turn raw ideas into polished, release-ready tracks — across any genre, any style, any deadline. What sets me apart isn't just the gear or the plugins — it's the full-spectrum experience. I've been on stage as a touring artist, behind the board as an engineer, and in the studio as a producer/composer. That means I understand your music the way a collaborator does, not just a technician. I work in Ableton Live 12 and with a deep library of instruments and state-of-the-art plugins, so no sound is out of reach. Here's what I can do for you: 🎵 Full music production — original compositions from scratch in any genre (EDM, pop, cinematic, hip-hop, house, dubstep, drum & bass, game music, and more) 🎚️ Mixing & mastering — professional polish that translates on every speaker and streaming platform ✂️ Audio editing — vocal sync, cleanup, timing correction, and post-production 🎧 Background music — custom tracks for social media, podcasts, ads, and video content 🎮 Video game music — adaptive, loopable, and emotionally on-point 👨🏫 Production mentoring — guiding beginners and seasoned producers to level up their craft 175+ completed projects on Upwork with a 5 star rating and Top Rated status. Clients range from independent artists and podcasters to game developers and brand agencies. Over 20 years in the industry — as a DJ, touring artist, and studio professional — means I've seen every kind of project and know how to deliver. Send me a message and describe what you're working on — I typically respond within a few hours and can usually give you a timeline and rough quote the same day.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $11k
Billed in all: $65,269$65k
$565 in the last 6 months
Across 23 contracts
Across 215 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: #1 in 2 skills of 15
Rarest: top 2% in Hiphop, of 45. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- Hiphop45 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 2%🇺🇸#1 of 13
- House Music26 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 4%🇺🇸#1 of 2
- Dance Music38 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 5%🇺🇸#2 of 3
- #4Video Game Music170 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 2%🇺🇸#2 of 40
- #7Background Music112 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 6%🇺🇸#3 of 18
- #12Ableton Live366 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 3%🇺🇸#5 of 69
- #12Remix158 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 8%🇺🇸#2 of 18
- #27Audio Effects600 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #8Top 5%🇺🇸#8 of 130