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Frequently Asked Questions

Will you deliver an original score?

Of course!
I create an original score tailored specifically to the story, characters, and emotions of the film, ensuring the music enhances the cinematic experience and feels unique to your project.

How long does it take for a you to come up with the right score?

It usually takes me a few weeks to a couple of months to create the right score, depending on the project. I like to spend time developing themes, syncing the music with key scenes, and making sure it truly supports the story. For smaller projects, I can move faster, but I always aim to refine the music until it feels just right.

The process is a true collaboration with you. I work closely with you to understand your vision, discussing key themes, emotions, and specific scenes. Your feedback helps shape the score, ensuring the music enhances the storytelling and aligns with your creative direction.

What is the approach to making music for a film when it comes to instruments?

I choose instruments that reflect the film's mood, setting, and characters. Sometimes it's a full orchestra for epic moments, or just a single piano or guitar for intimacy. Each instrument is selected to support the story and enhance the emotional journey.

When scoring a film, I consider the tone and atmosphere of each scene, choosing instruments that complement the visual and emotional landscape. For a historical drama, I might use traditional instruments to evoke a specific era, while a modern thriller may call for electronic elements to build tension. The combination of acoustic and digital instruments allows me to create layers of sound that match the pacing and mood, ensuring the score feels organic to the narrative. Every instrument plays a role in conveying the unspoken feelings of the characters and the world they inhabit.

How early in the editing process do composers need rough cuts to start composing if they need it to make a start?

Composers typically need a rough cut once the film’s structure is in place, even if it's not fully polished. This allows us to get a sense of pacing, key emotional beats, and transitions. Having the rough cut early in the editing process helps us time the music to the action, dialogue, and mood, ensuring the score feels integrated with the visuals. The earlier we can see the film, the more time we have to experiment and refine the music to fit the final cut.

Do you work by yourself?

Yes, I primarily work on composing the score myself, but I often collaborate with sound designers, musicians, and recording engineers to bring the music to life. Depending on the project, I might also bring in other instrumentalists or work with an orchestra to achieve the desired sound. While the core composition is my own, creating a film score can be a collaborative effort when it comes to performance and production.

Can I purchase the music outright through a full buyout contract?

I don’t offer full buyout contracts, as I always retain the rights to the music I compose. However, I work with synchronization license agreements, which allow you to use the music in your film while I keep ownership. This way, the music remains mine, but you have full rights to use it in the context of your project.

How does your billing process work as a film composer?

As a film composer, I bill in three stages: the first payment is made at the beginning upon signing the contract, the second payment is due in the middle of the process, and the final payment is made at the end with the delivery of the completed score.

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