I am a music composer and sound designer with extensive experience creating tracks for production music libraries, crafting bespoke soundscapes, and delivering high-quality audio for media. My work spans hip-hop, lo-fi, cinematic, ambient, and experimental genres, and I specialise in crafting unique textures through synthesis, field recording, and creative sampling. Alongside my creative practice, I have over 17 years’ experience in the education sector, supporting students in music production and post-production sound. I’ve managed recording studios, delivered technical training, and produced online learning materials. I’m comfortable working independently or collaborating as part of a wider creative team.…

Jon Chapman

I am a music composer and sound designer with extensive experience creating tracks for production music libraries, crafting bespoke soundscapes, and delivering high-quality audio for media. My work spans hip-hop, lo-fi, cinematic, ambient, and experimental genres, and I specialise in crafting unique textures through synthesis, field recording, and creative sampling. Alongside my creative practice, I have over 17 years’ experience in the education sector, supporting students in music production and post-production sound. I’ve managed recording studios, delivered technical training, and produced online learning materials. I’m comfortable working independently or collaborating as part of a wider creative team.…

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I am a music composer and sound designer with extensive experience creating tracks for production music libraries, crafting bespoke soundscapes, and delivering high-quality audio for media. My work spans hip-hop, lo-fi, cinematic, ambient, and experimental genres, and I specialise in crafting unique textures through synthesis, field recording, and creative sampling.

Alongside my creative practice, I have over 17 years’ experience in the education sector, supporting students in music production and post-production sound. I’ve managed recording studios, delivered technical training, and produced online learning materials. I’m comfortable working independently or collaborating as part of a wider creative team.

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Work Experience

Sound Designer at Tangerine Sounds
September 1, 2024 - Present
Creating sample-based tools for music production.
Freelance Composer
September 1, 2020 - Present
Composer for several production music libraries including Motion Array and BMG.
Technical Specialist (Arts & Creative Media) at Sheffield Hallam University
September 30, 2024 - July 15, 2025
Developed and delivered training on health and safety in media production including risk assessments. Delivered technical demonstrations and created learning materials for software such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Premiere and Audition, and Avid Media Composer. Managed post-production sound studio including project to upgrade and redesign studio equipment. Delivered inductions and created learning materials using various media including VLE, YouTube, print, and digital. Provided technical support to academic staff and students in group and one-to-one sessions.
Associate Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University
September 30, 2024 - July 15, 2025
Designed and delivered lessons for BA Animation students in sound recording and post-production audio, MA Immersive Arts students in spatial audio and immersive video production, and BA Film & TV students in post-production audio techniques and software. Provided individual mentoring, feedback, marking, and moderation to students. Comfortable delivering online teaching sessions.
Creative Media Technician at Sheffield Hallam University
July 31, 2022 - July 15, 2025
Communicated effectively with technical staff, academic colleagues, and students from diverse backgrounds. Created, uploaded, and maintained learning materials for VLE. Delivered technical demonstrations for media equipment and software. Maintained equipment and handled a variety of student and academic support queries.
Live Sound Engineer at Strange Reality Music
December 31, 2021 - July 15, 2025
Freelance sound and lighting technician at two live venues. Provided technical support for professional live productions in music, theatre, dance, and comedy.
Senior Audio-Visual Technician at Trinity Academy, Doncaster
November 13, 2006 - March 6, 2015
Performed audio-visual duties including sound, lighting, and visuals for live events and productions. Managed audio-visual equipment budget and maintenance. Responsible for line management duties and maintenance of website.

Education

B.A. Hons Creative Music Technology at University of Hull
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
B.A. at University of Leeds
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
HND/HNC Business at Selby College
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

Associate Fellow Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
March 23, 2024 - March 23, 2024
Avid Pro Tools 201 Certified User Training
July 4, 2023 - July 4, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment
    paper Motion Array Composer

    I’ve composed numerous tracks for the Motion Array music library, with my track ‘What’s Up’ earning dual ‘Staff Pick’ honours—first in the Hip-Hop category and then across the entire Music library in April–May 2024.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Tangerine Sounds

    I launched the Tangerine Sounds online store in 2024. My aim is to provide high-quality music production tools to music producers. I produced all the sample packs using my sound design and recording expertise. I also created the virtual instruments as well as running all aspects of the Shopify Website, marketing etc

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Edge Of This Bar - Production Music Album

    I wrote one of the featured songs for this Sony BMG Music library track.
    The song ‘The Words Were Wrong’ was my first to be accepted by a major Music Library and has led to many more publishing deals with Song BMG and other libraries

    https://www.twine.net/signin