Originally from Boston and now based in Los Angeles, Dan R. Howard is a film composer whose work spans three feature-length films and numerous shorts. His scores are known for their emotional resonance, strong thematic identity, and unforgettable sonic textures, earning him a Best Composition nomination from the AGMA Awards and an Honorable Mention for Best Score from the Independent Short Awards. Dan began his career in Los Angeles by assisting a range of established film composers, gaining firsthand insight into the scoring process, studio dynamics, and the art of musical storytelling. That early experience shaped his collaborative instincts and deepened his understanding of how music supports narrative from the inside out. His musical voice blends evocative sound design with explorations in acoustic and orchestral spaces, crafting immersive soundscapes that elevate story and deepen character. He approaches scoring with an improvisational mindset, reacting to scenes in real time to create space for discovery. This instinctive process keeps his ideas fresh, his themes alive, and his music deeply connected to the emotional pulse of the film. Available for feature films, shorts, television, and multimedia collaborations. Check out his instagram _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and IMDB page to keep up with his latest work and to get in contact for projects.

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Originally from Boston and now based in Los Angeles, Dan R. Howard is a film composer whose work spans three feature-length films and numerous shorts. His scores are known for their emotional resonance, strong thematic identity, and unforgettable sonic textures, earning him a Best Composition nomination from the AGMA Awards and an Honorable Mention for Best Score from the Independent Short Awards. Dan began his career in Los Angeles by assisting a range of established film composers, gaining firsthand insight into the scoring process, studio dynamics, and the art of musical storytelling. That early experience shaped his collaborative instincts and deepened his understanding of how music supports narrative from the inside out. His musical voice blends evocative sound design with explorations in acoustic and orchestral spaces, crafting immersive soundscapes that elevate story and deepen character. He approaches scoring with an improvisational mindset, reacting to scenes in real time to create space for discovery. This instinctive process keeps his ideas fresh, his themes alive, and his music deeply connected to the emotional pulse of the film. Available for feature films, shorts, television, and multimedia collaborations. Check out his instagram _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ and IMDB page to keep up with his latest work and to get in contact for projects.

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Originally from Boston and now based in Los Angeles, Dan R. Howard is a film composer whose work spans three feature-length films and numerous shorts. His scores are known for their emotional resonance, strong thematic identity, and unforgettable sonic textures, earning him a Best Composition nomination from the AGMA Awards and an Honorable Mention for Best Score from the Independent Short Awards.

Dan began his career in Los Angeles by assisting a range of established film composers, gaining firsthand insight into the scoring process, studio dynamics, and the art of musical storytelling. That early experience shaped his collaborative instincts and deepened his understanding of how music supports narrative from the inside out.

His musical voice blends evocative sound design with explorations in acoustic and orchestral spaces, crafting immersive soundscapes that elevate story and deepen character. He approaches scoring with an improvisational mindset, reacting to scenes in real time to create space for discovery. This instinctive process keeps his ideas fresh, his themes alive, and his music deeply connected to the emotional pulse of the film.

Available for feature films, shorts, television, and multimedia collaborations.

Check out his instagram Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup and IMDB page to keep up with his latest work and to get in contact for projects.

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Work Experience

Freelance Film Composer at Self
January 1, 2023 - Present
Composed, orchestrated, and mixed music for numerous short films (horror, drama, comedy, animation), web series, podcasts and 3 feature-length films. Also scored for various projects including awards nominations.
Freelance Composer Assistant at Jasha Klebe (Film Composer)
October 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
Assisted with score recording prep work; making Pro Tools sessions, noting lead sheets and parts, and printing stems. Other tasks included tuning/composing recordings, organizing/categorizing recorded audio, and extracting loops/hits/phrases from recordings.
Studio Assistant at Edward Shearmur - SweetPie Studios
July 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Assisted with project progress management, preparing audio and clips to send to clients, contacting other team members, tracking score progress, and filling out/maintaining cue sheets.

Education

Bachelor in Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Music at UMass Dartmouth
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

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