I am a freelance composer, producer, and musician with several years of experience in the music industry. I began my journey rooted in live sound and performance before transitioning into songwriting and music production. I enjoy creating music across various styles, including cinematic, orchestral, ambient, rock, and electronic, tailoring each piece to suit video games, bespoke projects, theme music, jingles, and other media needs. Throughout my career, I've honed skills in DAWs like Logic Pro and Wwise, sound design, Foley work, and live and studio engineering. I thrive both working solo and collaborating as part of a team, always adhering to deadlines and meeting client expectations. Whether producing bespoke jingles or scoring for multimedia, I am committed to delivering high-quality music that fits the project perfectly.

David Earnshaw

I am a freelance composer, producer, and musician with several years of experience in the music industry. I began my journey rooted in live sound and performance before transitioning into songwriting and music production. I enjoy creating music across various styles, including cinematic, orchestral, ambient, rock, and electronic, tailoring each piece to suit video games, bespoke projects, theme music, jingles, and other media needs. Throughout my career, I've honed skills in DAWs like Logic Pro and Wwise, sound design, Foley work, and live and studio engineering. I thrive both working solo and collaborating as part of a team, always adhering to deadlines and meeting client expectations. Whether producing bespoke jingles or scoring for multimedia, I am committed to delivering high-quality music that fits the project perfectly.

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I am a freelance composer, producer, and musician with several years of experience in the music industry. I began my journey rooted in live sound and performance before transitioning into songwriting and music production. I enjoy creating music across various styles, including cinematic, orchestral, ambient, rock, and electronic, tailoring each piece to suit video games, bespoke projects, theme music, jingles, and other media needs.

Throughout my career, I’ve honed skills in DAWs like Logic Pro and Wwise, sound design, Foley work, and live and studio engineering. I thrive both working solo and collaborating as part of a team, always adhering to deadlines and meeting client expectations. Whether producing bespoke jingles or scoring for multimedia, I am committed to delivering high-quality music that fits the project perfectly.

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Work Experience

Podcast Producer / Media Composer at Selby Radio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Recording, production and editing of a podcast and radio show. Adhering to tight time constraints and strict parameters set by the station. Managing clients to ensure the best possible recordings in a relaxed setting. Bespoke music created throughout the show. Additional jingles made for other presenters on the station.
Songwriter / Media Composer at Runkle Productions
January 1, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Creating unique music for clients in a variety of styles and genres. Adhering to tight deadlines. Keeping in regular contact with clients for progress updates. Handling songwriting, recording, mixing, and mastering. Keeping up to date with general bookkeeping and administrative tasks.
Student Life and Wellbeing at University of York
January 1, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Handling day to day welfare of University students. Security responsibilities including noise complaints, general altercations, and building surveillance. Administrative responsibilities such as emails and spreadsheets. Use of specialized software for security purposes and room keys.
Sound Engineer at Self Employed
December 31, 2016 - July 24, 2025
Engineering at venues around the country. Bringing own PA, setup, and teardown after shows. Created a program for university students to use equipment properly and safely.
Studio Assistant at The Laundry Rooms Studio
December 31, 2014 - July 24, 2025
Built and prepped live rigs for artists such as Prodigy, Bombay Bicycle Club, and DJ Fresh. Edited and prepared session files for the studio engineer. Arrived early to prepare and set up equipment and microphones for forthcoming sessions.
Musician at Self Employed
January 1, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Played guitar, bass, and drums in a variety of bands. Recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered songs signed to labels. Music has been featured on Radio 1, local BBC radio, and played by DJs. Played venues across the country adhering to strict load-in times. Sold merchandise and kept general bookkeeping.
Podcast Producer / Media Composer at Selby Radio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Recorded, produced, and edited podcasts and radio shows, adhering to tight time constraints and station parameters. Managed clients to ensure high-quality, relaxed recordings. Created bespoke music and additional jingles for various presenters.
Songwriter / Media Composer at Runkle Productions
December 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Created unique music for clients across multiple genres, adhering to deadlines and maintaining regular client communication. Managed songwriting, recording, mixing, mastering, and general bookkeeping and admin.
Student Life and Wellbeing at University of York
December 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Handled day-to-day welfare of students, security responsibilities including noise complaints and general altercations, building severance, admin tasks, emails, spreadsheets, and use of specialized software for security and room access.
Sound Engineer at Self Employed
December 31, 2016 - July 24, 2025
Engineered live sound at venues nationally, managing PA setup and teardown. Developed a program to teach university students proper and safe equipment use.
Studio Assistant at The Laundry Rooms Studio
December 31, 2014 - July 24, 2025
Built and prepped live rigs for major artists such as Prodigy, Bombay Bicycle Club, and DJ Fresh. Edited and prepared session files for engineers, arriving early for equipment and microphone setup.
Musician at Self Employed
December 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Performed guitar, bass, and drums in various bands. Recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered songs under labels; music featured on BBC Radio 1, other BBC local radios, and DJ sets. Played venues nationally adhering to strict load-in times and handled merchandise sales and bookkeeping.

Education

BA in Music Technology at Leeds Metropoliton University
September 24, 2009 - June 24, 2012
BTEC in Music Technologu at York College
September 2, 2005 - July 24, 2007
BA at Leeds Metropolitan University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
BTEC at York College
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
BA at Leeds Metropolitan University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
BA at Leeds Metropolitan University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
BTEC at York College
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Music Composition for Video Games - Course completion
December 2, 2024 - February 7, 2025
Music Composition for Video Games Course completion certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Music Composition for Video Games Course completion certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Gaming, Education, Professional Services