I’m John Hutchinson, a music industry professional with a BMus(Hons) from the Royal College of Music, and over 27 years’ experience working as a composer, arranger, trumpeter, music producer and educator. I’ve performed and recorded with leading orchestras and ensembles as well as major pop artists, and I also write, arrange and produce production library music for frequent album releases.…

John Hutchinson

I’m John Hutchinson, a music industry professional with a BMus(Hons) from the Royal College of Music, and over 27 years’ experience working as a composer, arranger, trumpeter, music producer and educator. I’ve performed and recorded with leading orchestras and ensembles as well as major pop artists, and I also write, arrange and produce production library music for frequent album releases.…

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I’m John Hutchinson, a music industry professional with a BMus(Hons) from the Royal College of Music, and over 27 years’ experience working as a composer, arranger, trumpeter, music producer and educator. I’ve performed and recorded with leading orchestras and ensembles as well as major pop artists, and I also write, arrange and produce production library music for frequent album releases.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Educator (Brass, Composition & Music Production) at Cheadle Hulme School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Tutor in brass, composition and music production.
Music Educator (Trumpet, Composition & Music Production) at Shrewsbury School
January 1, 2018 - Present
Tutor in trumpet, composition and music production.
Owner at Mouthpiece Online
November 1, 2016 - Present
Specialist trumpet website created in collaboration with 20+ trumpet manufacturers, providing advice, interviews and trumpet-related content for a large monthly readership.
Owner at The Audio Concept
September 1, 2005 - Present
Set up as an independent classical music & production label. Oversees CD releases (including albums by James Watson, Tim Thorpe, Simon Cheney and Alberti Brass) and promotion of digital releases.
Freelance Musician at The Audio Concept
July 1, 1999 - Present
Freelance Composer, Arranger, Producer and Trumpeter
Freelance Musician (Trumpet performance/recording, arrangement, composition & production)
June 1, 1999 - Present
Freelance career focused on trumpet performance and recording, alongside composition, arranging and music production. Experience includes work with major UK orchestras and ensembles, and recording/production credits spanning broadcaster media and commercial clients. Recent professional output includes writing and producing production library music at a rate of 6+ albums per year on contract. Also active in recording trumpet and contributing to arrangement/composition projects across pop, jazz and classical contexts.

Education

BMus(Hons) at Royal College of Music
September 1, 1995 - July 1, 1999
A-Levels at Chetham's School of Music
September 1, 1993 - July 1, 1995
BMus (Hons) at Royal College of Music
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Music A-level (Grade A), History A-level (Grade B) at Chetham’s School of Music
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
GCSEs at Aylesbury Grammar School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

Qualified Trainer in Logic Pro X
January 1, 2016 - September 17, 2026
CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing
January 1, 2015 - September 17, 2026
PRS Member
January 1, 2004 - September 17, 2026
PPL Member
January 1, 1999 - September 17, 2026
MU Member
January 1, 1998 - September 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    "Muted Moods" - Placements in Spider-Noir & Gotham Noir

    A production music album, written, performed and produced by me, currently with successful movie syncs including “Spider-Noir” from Prime Video starring Nicholas Cage.

    Please visit https://www.twine.net/signin to listen to examples of music from this album.

    "Widescreen Wonders of the World" - Placements with Netflix

    Production music album written, performed and [produced by me, with sync placements on “The Boroughs” and “The Inside Man” (Netflix).

    Please visit https://www.twine.net/signin to listen to examples of music from this album.

    "Dramatic Documentary" - Placements with National Geographic and the BBC

    A production music album, written, performed and produced by me, currently with successful documentary syncs including “Pole to Pole” from National Geographic starring Will Smith, “Best of the World” from National Geographic and “Kingdom” from the BBC.

    Please visit https://www.twine.net/signin to listen to examples of music from this album.