I’m a versatile, multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator based in the Northwest of the UK, with extensive experience across jazz, classical, film, television and popular music. I perform live, cut session records, write original scores, and teach music to students of all ages. I bring a collaborative, drop-in approach to projects and enjoy creating music that supports storytelling across media and education. I have collaborated with acclaimed artists and productions, lectured in higher education, and composed for film, television and video games. My work spans orchestral, jazz, horror, acoustic, electronic, and cinematic scoring, delivering music across live performance, media productions, and educational endeavors.

John Bailey

I’m a versatile, multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator based in the Northwest of the UK, with extensive experience across jazz, classical, film, television and popular music. I perform live, cut session records, write original scores, and teach music to students of all ages. I bring a collaborative, drop-in approach to projects and enjoy creating music that supports storytelling across media and education. I have collaborated with acclaimed artists and productions, lectured in higher education, and composed for film, television and video games. My work spans orchestral, jazz, horror, acoustic, electronic, and cinematic scoring, delivering music across live performance, media productions, and educational endeavors.

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I’m a versatile, multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator based in the Northwest of the UK, with extensive experience across jazz, classical, film, television and popular music. I perform live, cut session records, write original scores, and teach music to students of all ages. I bring a collaborative, drop-in approach to projects and enjoy creating music that supports storytelling across media and education.

I have collaborated with acclaimed artists and productions, lectured in higher education, and composed for film, television and video games. My work spans orchestral, jazz, horror, acoustic, electronic, and cinematic scoring, delivering music across live performance, media productions, and educational endeavors.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Composer at Hodr Engine
June 19, 2025 - Present
Lead Composer for Computer Game Developer

Education

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Qualifications

MA in Jazz Performance
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
MA in Jazz Performance
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Hodr Engine Lead Composer

    Hodr Engine is an accessible spatial audio engine for users to create and explore sound-based environments. The user works within a top down grid, where sound objects can be arranged and customised to define their position and behaviour within the soundscape.

    During development, the project can be rendered into a first-person audio experience. This lets the user explore the soundscape, hearing sounds rendered using lifelike binaural sound as they navigate the environment.

    Once complete, the project can be packaged into an application that can be shared by the developer.

    I am the lead composer for the project and continue to deliver music and foley for the developers to use. Musicians involved were Jonothan Hill on violin (The Lord of Rings), Andy Findon Woodwind (Star Wars) Laura Wright mezzo soprano (Songs of Praise, All Angels).

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Horror Playlist

    This is work Ive created for an upcoming horror film. They are not final pieces, just demos. They use a combination of real orchestral instrumentals and various synth and VST instruments.