Composer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer with 10+ years of experience creating original music and polished mixes for media and artists. I specialize in crafting themes, motifs, and emotionally focused compositions, along with clean, balanced mixes that translate across playback systems. My background includes narrative scoring, animation, broadcast music, ensemble writing, and genre-fluid production. Whether it’s building a sonic identity, shaping a vibe, or enhancing the emotional arc of a scene, I bring both musicality and technical precision to every project. Services: • Original music for film, TV, animation, & games • Songwriting & topline • Music production across multiple genres • Mixing & vocal production • Arrangement, orchestration, & MIDI programming If you need music that carries emotion, supports story, and sounds professionally crafted from start to finish — let’s create something standout. 🎧✨…

Christina Hope Mitchell

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Composer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer with 10+ years of experience creating original music and polished mixes for media and artists. I specialize in crafting themes, motifs, and emotionally focused compositions, along with clean, balanced mixes that translate across playback systems. My background includes narrative scoring, animation, broadcast music, ensemble writing, and genre-fluid production. Whether it’s building a sonic identity, shaping a vibe, or enhancing the emotional arc of a scene, I bring both musicality and technical precision to every project. Services: • Original music for film, TV, animation, & games • Songwriting & topline • Music production across multiple genres • Mixing & vocal production • Arrangement, orchestration, & MIDI programming If you need music that carries emotion, supports story, and sounds professionally crafted from start to finish — let’s create something standout. 🎧✨…

Available to hire

Composer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer with 10+ years of experience creating original music and polished mixes for media and artists.

I specialize in crafting themes, motifs, and emotionally focused compositions, along with clean, balanced mixes that translate across playback systems.

My background includes narrative scoring, animation, broadcast music, ensemble writing, and genre-fluid production. Whether it’s building a sonic identity, shaping a vibe, or enhancing the emotional arc of a scene, I bring both musicality and technical precision to every project.

Services:
• Original music for film, TV, animation, & games
• Songwriting & topline
• Music production across multiple genres
• Mixing & vocal production
• Arrangement, orchestration, & MIDI programming

If you need music that carries emotion, supports story, and sounds professionally crafted from start to finish — let’s create something standout. 🎧✨

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Composer at Freelance
September 1, 2018 - Present
Composed original score for animated short film "Spellbound" and created recurring motifs to support narrative storytelling. Also produced warm-up exercises, etudes, and school spirit songs for local schools including projects such as 'Manifest Warm up for Winds' and 'Dear Lovely RMP'.
Audio Engineer & Mixing Coach at Freelance Remote
November 1, 2023 - Present
Record, mix, and master audio for artists, producers, and media projects across genres. Provide remote coaching for independent musicians on DAW workflows, vocal production, and mixing techniques. Troubleshoot recording setups and optimize sessions to ensure professional quality. Deliver polished mixes in Pro Tools and Logic Pro optimized for commercial release. Analyze, edit, and structure audio for clarity and consistency across diverse formats and styles.
Music Production Instructor at Kre8ivU Multimedia Academy NC
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Teach middle and high school students music production and audio engineering using industry-standard DAWs. Lead instruction in recording, editing, sound FX, Foley, ADR, and music for sync applications. Mentor students in career pathways across audio production, composition, and music technology. Develop a project-based curriculum that bridges technical precision with creative artistry.
Arranger at Freelance
June 1, 2014 - Present
Produce marching band arrangements for NCCU Sound Machine, including 'Lift Every Voice and Sing.' Transcribed and notated Nickelodeon’s Hey Arnold! theme for full jazz band instrumentation. Applied orchestration and instrumentation expertise across large ensemble works. Delivered professional scores and parts using notation software for performance readiness.

Education

Bachelor of Music at North Carolina Central University
October 7, 2025 - December 8, 2018
North Carolina Central University's Music Industry program is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that combines rigorous music training with business and technology coursework. The program prepares students for diverse careers in the music field by providing both classical music education and practical industry skills. Relevant Courses from BM - Music Industry Program: Music Theory & Composition: MUSL 1010 - Fundamentals of Music MUSL 1220 - Harmony II MUSL 2210 - Harmony III MUSL 2220 - Harmony IV Ear Training & Musicianship: MUSL 2110 - Ear Training and Sight Singing I MUSL 2120 - Ear Training and Sight Singing II Applied Music & Performance: MUSL 1050 - Secondary Class Piano I MUSL 1060 - Secondary Class Piano II MUSL 1070 - Intermediate Secondary Class Piano I MUSL 1080 - Intermediate Secondary Class Piano II Conducting & Performance: MUSL 3920 - Conducting MUSL 1600 - Workshops and Recitals Music Technology & Production: MUSL 3860 - Acoustics and Introduction to Music Technology MUSL 3870 - Production I MUSL 4860 - Production II MUSL 4870 - Post-Production Music Business & Industry: MUSL 3800 - The Music Industry MUSL 4210 - Music and Arts Management MUSL 4900 - Seminar in the Music Industry MKT 3350 - Promotion Management These courses demonstrate strong foundations in music theory, ear training, piano proficiency, conducting, audio production, post-production workflows, and music business—all essential skills for composition, arranging, sound design, and professional audio work.
MBA – Music Business at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Music (Music Industry: Business Track) at North Carolina Central University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Bandlab Trending in R&B: “Love Like Wildflowers” feat. Niyah
September 29, 2023 - October 13, 2023
Awarded by Bandlab
Bandlab Radio Selection: "Overthinkin" feat. Burnett Smith Music
December 17, 2023 - December 17, 2023
Awarded by Bandlab
MARINE'S "Semper Fidelis" Award for Excellence in Music
May 17, 2011 - May 17, 2011
Awarded by the Marine Corps League
Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence – U.S. Marines Foundation
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Priority Band Scholarship – North Carolina Central University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Principal Horn – NCCU Wind Symphony
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE608 🎵 Science Is Easy — Original Score by Christina Mitchell
    A lighthearted yet refined composition blending playful sound design with precise musical storytelling. Crafted to fit seamlessly within educational or medical media, this piece features bright plucks, bells, and subtle percussion layered with intentional space for dialogue and motion. The original voiceover — written, performed, and mixed by Christina Mitchell — moves in rhythm with the score’s phrasing, allowing the narration and music to feel like one unified performance. Every element, from EQ shaping to dynamic control, was designed to maintain clarity and balance. music filmscore score composition production sync media runway…
    uniE603 🎬 Rush (Cinematic Suspense) Short Film Cue | Instrumental | Sound Design Elements
    “Rush” builds tension through motion — a cinematic cue that fuses orchestral pulse with electronic energy. Every swell, hit, and rhythmic surge is designed to pull the listener forward, mirroring the urgency of a chase or the stillness before impact. It’s a study in suspense, pacing, and restraint, crafted with film sync in mind. music jingle instrumental cinematic suspense sync film media…
    uniE603 💋 Don’t Chu Ever | Songwriting | Vocal Arrangement | R&B/Soul
    Songwriting R&B/Soul “Don’t Chu Ever” is a smooth, conversational R&B interlude that merges intimate lyricism with stacked harmonies and a memorable hook. Every background vocal and ad-lib was written, performed, and arranged by me, weaving melody and emotion together into a tight, fluid groove. It highlights my process as both songwriter and vocal arranger — balancing story, tone, and texture in each layer. music beat instrumental vocal master lyrics songwriting vocalarranging leadvocal backingvocal…
    uniE603 🌒 Insomnia Experimental Instrumental | Sound Sculpture | Musique Concrète Influence
    “Insomnia” reimagines the sounds of late-night work — blending the hum of machines with the rhythm of everyday objects. Each tone was recorded, pitched, and layered to create a moody, minor-key landscape that feels both mechanical and human. The piece captures the quiet obsession of sleepless creativity, turning ordinary sounds into an abstract, nocturnal groove. music beat instrumental sounddesign audioediting recording…
    paper 🧙‍♀️ Spellbound Original Film Score | CGI Short

    For the CGI short film Spellbound, I composed and produced an original score blending live and virtual instrumentation. I performed and recorded piano, cornet, and French horn parts to anchor the piece’s warmth and realism, then layered orchestral textures around recurring motifs that trace the story’s shift from whimsy to tension. It’s an expressive look at how I use thematic development to score narrative arcs.

    uniE603 💔 No Sunday Best A Cappella | Vocal Arrangement | Lyric Excerpt
    “No Sunday Best” strips everything back to the human voice — beatboxing, vocal basslines, stacked harmonies, and a lyrical glimpse into authenticity versus appearance. Short but textured, it captures emotion through vocal interplay alone. This piece showcases my approach to arranging voices like instruments while keeping storytelling at the core. music vocal acapella songwriting vocalarranging lyrics harmony leadvocal backingvocal…
    uniE603 ☀️ Brisk Dawn Sync Music | Jazz Instrumental | Short-Form
    “Brisk Dawn” is a short-form jazz composition featuring full brass harmonies, rhythmic interplay, and an alto sax lead that carries both energy and ease. Mid-tempo and optimistic, it bridges sophistication with warmth — ideal for bright cinematic openers or commercial placements. A clean showcase of live-inspired arranging and sync-friendly writing. music instrumental jingle sync…
    uniE603 🎺 Mr. Mime (Hey Arnold! Theme) Jazz Arrangement | Transcription | Big Band
    "Mr. Mime" is a full jazz band arrangement of the iconic Nickelodeon theme, reimagined for large ensemble performance. This project involved transcribing the original composition by Jim Lang and adapting it for complete big band instrumentation—saxes, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section. The arrangement preserves the playful, urban energy of the original while showcasing traditional jazz orchestration techniques and section writing. It demonstrates my ability to analyze existing works, translate them across instrumentation, and deliver performance-ready scores and parts. music instrumental arrangement jazz band ensemble sheetmusic notation transcription…
    uniE603 🥃 Intoxicated R&B | Songwriting | Vocal Arrangement
    “Intoxicated” explores temptation and self-reflection through layered vocals and late-night rhythm. Written, performed, arranged, and mixed by me, the piece captures a spiral of confidence, chaos, and clarity. It’s as much about the emotional high as the hangover — a personal exploration of choices and accountability wrapped in smooth soulful delivery. music vocal leadvocal backingvocal harmonies lyrics songwriting…