Hi there! I'm a conservatory-trained pianist, composer, arranger, and orchestrator with experience in a multitude of genres. From Hollywood music departments to social media startups, my orchestrations, arrangements, and compositions have garnered a wide audience across multiple platforms. I compose and orchestrate for film, television, and advertising. My freelance work includes original scores for Netflix, CBS, and Amazon projects—such as They Cloned Tyrone (Netflix, 2023), Something From Tiffany’s (Amazon, 2022), East New York (CBS, 2023), Clean Slate (Sony/Amazon Studios, 2025), and The Warehouse Phase for Peacock (2025). I also take on score production, orchestration, copyist, and librarian roles, blending creative writing with practical production workflows to help artists realize ambitious musical visions. Let me help you take your project to the next level! maxberlinmusic.com

Max Berlin

Hi there! I'm a conservatory-trained pianist, composer, arranger, and orchestrator with experience in a multitude of genres. From Hollywood music departments to social media startups, my orchestrations, arrangements, and compositions have garnered a wide audience across multiple platforms. I compose and orchestrate for film, television, and advertising. My freelance work includes original scores for Netflix, CBS, and Amazon projects—such as They Cloned Tyrone (Netflix, 2023), Something From Tiffany’s (Amazon, 2022), East New York (CBS, 2023), Clean Slate (Sony/Amazon Studios, 2025), and The Warehouse Phase for Peacock (2025). I also take on score production, orchestration, copyist, and librarian roles, blending creative writing with practical production workflows to help artists realize ambitious musical visions. Let me help you take your project to the next level! maxberlinmusic.com

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Hi there! I’m a conservatory-trained pianist, composer, arranger, and orchestrator with experience in a multitude of genres. From Hollywood music departments to social media startups, my orchestrations, arrangements, and compositions have garnered a wide audience across multiple platforms.

I compose and orchestrate for film, television, and advertising. My freelance work includes original scores for Netflix, CBS, and Amazon projects—such as They Cloned Tyrone (Netflix, 2023), Something From Tiffany’s (Amazon, 2022), East New York (CBS, 2023), Clean Slate (Sony/Amazon Studios, 2025), and The Warehouse Phase for Peacock (2025). I also take on score production, orchestration, copyist, and librarian roles, blending creative writing with practical production workflows to help artists realize ambitious musical visions. Let me help you take your project to the next level!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Director of Development at Unprecedented Music Association (UMA)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Writes and researches grant opportunities; assists in acquiring donor and foundational support; acts as fundraising and brand consultant to Founding Artists and Directors
Additional Composer at Greenhouse Music
January 1, 2022 - Present
Composed additional music for CBS crime series East New York (2023) and Sony/Amazon Studios comedy series Clean Slate (2025); Served as score producer and studio assistant on select Xilms and TV series; gained fluency in Asana, G Suite
Freelance Composer and Orchestrator at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Original Score Composer for upcoming Peacock miniseries The Warehouse Phase (2025); Head orchestrator, copyist, and librarian for Pierre Charles and his scores for Netflix’s They Cloned Tyrone (2023) and The White Coat Rebels (2021); Head orchestrator, copyist, and librarian for Jay Lifton and his score to Amazon Studio’s Something From Tiffany’s (2022); Selected arranger and copyist for Storefront Music and Wool & Tusk in New York City; assisted on large advertisement campaigns for Verizon, T-Mobile, and MAC
Development Manager and Consultant at Vitawood Art Studio and Gallery
December 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Collaborated closely with artist and founder Vita Kari on event planning, grant writing, and business strategy; oversaw setup and maintenance of art installations, studio rentals, and gallery operations
Head Composer at Pixel Playhouse
December 31, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Served as songwriter, orchestrator, score producer, and sound engineer for YouTube and social media content; helped to accumulate 500K TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram subscribers (and counting)
Music Preparation and Orchestration at Joann Kane Music Service
December 31, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Gained fluency in Logic Pro X, Microsoft Office, Finale, Sibelius, and Keyboard Maestro; completed long-term archival and organizational projects for multiple film studios and composers
Artistic Director at Empire Film and Media Ensemble (EFAME)
December 31, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Wrote and implemented marketing and fundraising proposals; initiated and maintained donor relationships; served as administrator to Board of Directors; composed, arranged, and conducted film music repertoire for live performance and studio recording
Office Assistant at Sibley Music Library
December 31, 2019 - October 15, 2025
Managed circulation desk; catalog musical scores and digital media

Education

Bachelor of Music—Jazz and Contemporary Media, Composition emphasis at Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

e5 Program — entrepreneurship-focused fifth year
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services