Hi, I’m Hugo McLaughlin, a composer, pianist, songwriter and producer based in Calgary, Canada. I specialize in instrumental hybrid orchestral scores for film and television and write music for production libraries across the US, Canada, and Europe. Over my career I’ve licensed roughly 2,000 pieces, with show placements spanning multiple TV networks worldwide. I perform solo piano and with bands, have presented in Canada, Europe, and Las Vegas, and I’ve produced several musical theatre productions. I also run private piano instruction and continue to expand my work for diverse multimedia projects. I’m currently deepening my craft in orchestration for film and television through Berklee’s certificate program while continuing to collaborate with filmmakers and multimedia creators on new scores and creative projects.

Hugo McLaughlin

Hi, I’m Hugo McLaughlin, a composer, pianist, songwriter and producer based in Calgary, Canada. I specialize in instrumental hybrid orchestral scores for film and television and write music for production libraries across the US, Canada, and Europe. Over my career I’ve licensed roughly 2,000 pieces, with show placements spanning multiple TV networks worldwide. I perform solo piano and with bands, have presented in Canada, Europe, and Las Vegas, and I’ve produced several musical theatre productions. I also run private piano instruction and continue to expand my work for diverse multimedia projects. I’m currently deepening my craft in orchestration for film and television through Berklee’s certificate program while continuing to collaborate with filmmakers and multimedia creators on new scores and creative projects.

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Hi, I’m Hugo McLaughlin, a composer, pianist, songwriter and producer based in Calgary, Canada. I specialize in instrumental hybrid orchestral scores for film and television and write music for production libraries across the US, Canada, and Europe. Over my career I’ve licensed roughly 2,000 pieces, with show placements spanning multiple TV networks worldwide. I perform solo piano and with bands, have presented in Canada, Europe, and Las Vegas, and I’ve produced several musical theatre productions. I also run private piano instruction and continue to expand my work for diverse multimedia projects.

I’m currently deepening my craft in orchestration for film and television through Berklee’s certificate program while continuing to collaborate with filmmakers and multimedia creators on new scores and creative projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Musician / Composer / Teacher at Self-employed
January 1, 1995 - Present
Composed and signed approximately 2,000 pieces of music for various US, Canadian and European-based production music libraries. Show placements spanning multiple TV networks worldwide. Performed across Canada, Europe and Las Vegas. Solo piano and band performances. Multiple musical theatre shows. Private piano instructor.
CEO at KLM STAGE & MUSICIAN SERVICES LTD
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2019
Founder, Co-owner. Responsible for overseeing all company operations. Established and built one of Calgary’s largest private music schools and became Canada’s largest backline provider. Sold the company in 2019 to focus exclusively on composition.
Freelance Musician / Composer / Teacher at Self-employed / Independent
January 1, 1995 - Present
Composer and performer creating music for US, Canadian and European production music libraries; signed approximately 2,000 pieces. Secured show placements across multiple TV networks worldwide. Performed across Canada, Europe and Las Vegas with solo piano and band acts. Taught private piano lessons and led multiple musical theatre productions.

Education

Certificate Program in Orchestration and Music for Film and Television at BERKLEE UNIVERSITY
January 1, 2022 - February 3, 2026
Music and Computer Applications in Music at MCGILL UNIVERSITY
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma at ECOLE STE ANNE, FREDERICTON, NB
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
at BERKLEE UNIVERSITY
January 1, 2022 - February 3, 2026
at MCGILL UNIVERSITY
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
High School Diploma at ECOLE STE ANNE, FREDERICTON, NB
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

SOCAN member
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Production Music Association
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Screen Composer Guild of Canada
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services