I am a classically trained composer and percussionist with over twenty years of performance and composition experience, spanning film, theatre, and education. I thrive on the intersection of musical craft and collaborative storytelling, and I enjoy shaping soundtracks that support narrative and emotion. As a music editor and producer, I navigate research, cue placement, cue sheets, stems, and picture conforming using Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and related tools, collaborating closely with directors, editors, and performers to deliver cohesive, on-time music solutions.

Matthew Phillips West

I am a classically trained composer and percussionist with over twenty years of performance and composition experience, spanning film, theatre, and education. I thrive on the intersection of musical craft and collaborative storytelling, and I enjoy shaping soundtracks that support narrative and emotion. As a music editor and producer, I navigate research, cue placement, cue sheets, stems, and picture conforming using Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and related tools, collaborating closely with directors, editors, and performers to deliver cohesive, on-time music solutions.

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I am a classically trained composer and percussionist with over twenty years of performance and composition experience, spanning film, theatre, and education. I thrive on the intersection of musical craft and collaborative storytelling, and I enjoy shaping soundtracks that support narrative and emotion.

As a music editor and producer, I navigate research, cue placement, cue sheets, stems, and picture conforming using Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and related tools, collaborating closely with directors, editors, and performers to deliver cohesive, on-time music solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-Creator / Composer / Producer at Ink & Echoes
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Co-created Latin/Jazz/Electronica group Ink & Echoes; composed, scored, performed and produced 8 tracks with live musicians; debut album 4am released November 2025; edited from multiple takes and co-mixed final album.
Percussionist / Deputy at Theatre Royal Drury Lane – Hercules
January 1, 2025 - Present
Percussionist for Hercules; theatre production credit at Theatre Royal Drury Lane (2025–present).
Work experience / Training at Phoebe Workman
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Gained exposure to the full post-production music workflow, from editorial through to final dub.
Assistant Music Editor at Desperate Journey (Poppy Kavanagh)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Assisted with research, music placement to picture, and sync to timecode in Pro Tools; conformed cues; prepared cue sheets; assisted during dub sessions at Molinare.
Deputy at MJ The Musical
January 1, 2024 - Present
Deputy Musical Supervisor / performer; delivered backing tracks and music materials for press and promotion.
Percussionist / Deputy at Crazy for You – Gillian Lynne Theatre
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Percussionist for Crazy for You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre (2023).

Education

BMus (Hons) Timpani & Percussion at Royal College of Music
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
MMus - Composition at Royal College of Music
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
MComp - Composition for Screen at Royal College of Music
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

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