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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.

🇺🇸San Diego, United States$50/hr100% JSS4.96 (146)Since Oct 2012
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.8k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#26,016 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,417 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.4k

Last 6 months: $11k

World#31,650 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,360 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$64k

Billed in all: $65k

World#61,277 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,552 / 62.1k
Per project
$335

$565 in the last 6 months

World#221,114 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#36,255 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
19

Across 23 contracts

83% fixed17% hourly
World#6,608 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,138 / 62.1k
Projects in all
192

Across 215 contracts

75% fixed25% hourly
World#10,659 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,864 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$65.3k+$1.4k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$63k$64k$65k$66kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

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.

  1. 1Hiphop45 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 2%
  2. 1House Music26 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #1Top 4%
  3. 2Dance Music38 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 5%
  4. #4Video Game Music170 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 2%
  5. #7Background Music112 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #3Top 6%
  6. #12Ableton Live366 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #5Top 3%
  7. #12Remix158 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #2Top 8%
  8. #27Audio Effects600 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #8Top 5%