I'm Nicolas J. Laget, a professional composer, audio engineer and music producer with 25 years of professional experience performing, composing, recording, editing and mixing music for commercial distribution and broadcast. Based in Annandale, VA, I run Sweet Spot Studio and have produced music for major labels and TV networks including Sony Music, TLC, Discovery HD, The Travel Channel, and HBO, as well as broadcast radio on BBC1-Xtra and XM. I collaborate with a wide range of artists and have earned recognition for film scores and trailer music.…

Nicolas J. Laget

I'm Nicolas J. Laget, a professional composer, audio engineer and music producer with 25 years of professional experience performing, composing, recording, editing and mixing music for commercial distribution and broadcast. Based in Annandale, VA, I run Sweet Spot Studio and have produced music for major labels and TV networks including Sony Music, TLC, Discovery HD, The Travel Channel, and HBO, as well as broadcast radio on BBC1-Xtra and XM. I collaborate with a wide range of artists and have earned recognition for film scores and trailer music.…

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I’m Nicolas J. Laget, a professional composer, audio engineer and music producer with 25 years of professional experience performing, composing, recording, editing and mixing music for commercial distribution and broadcast.

Based in Annandale, VA, I run Sweet Spot Studio and have produced music for major labels and TV networks including Sony Music, TLC, Discovery HD, The Travel Channel, and HBO, as well as broadcast radio on BBC1-Xtra and XM. I collaborate with a wide range of artists and have earned recognition for film scores and trailer music.

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Skills

Experience Level

Mix
Expert
Audio
Expert
Beats
Expert
Jingle
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Steinberg Cubase
Expert
Steinberg Nuendo
Expert
Instrumental
Expert
Track
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
Audacity
Expert
Master
Expert
Monday
Expert
PreSonus Studio One
Intermediate
Logic Pro
Intermediate
Pro Tools
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2003 - Present
Produced music for TV networks TLC, Discovery HD, The Travel Channel, and HBO. Produced music shows for broadcast radio BBC1-Xtra and XM Chill (channel 84). Produced many full-length albums including Cosmopolite by Soul Bangs (Sony Music); Teak All Eye by T.Kolai (Chillifunk UK) ‘Best Jazz Album of 2003’ according to Jazz FM 102.2. Co-produced multiple singles with artists including Oddisee, Kokayi, Wayna, Osunlade, Smash, Yoko K, Deborah Bond, Fort Knox Five, Tamara Wellons, Mustafa Akbar. Produced the HMMA-nominated single “Dance With Destiny” by Ambassadors of Morning.
Film Music Composer at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Composed scores for film projects including “Dear Walmart” (2019), “Struggle & Hope” (2017), “On My Way” (2014), “Sticker Shock” (2012). Award-winning score for “The Bonobo Connection” (TIVA Peer Gold award 2012 for best original composition; TIVA Peer Silver award 2013 for best trailer music).
Manager and Lead Engineer at Sweet Spot Studio
January 1, 2003 - Present
Built a professional recording space and developed a clientele. Learned to successfully design acoustically correct spaces by understanding physical principles of sound. Acquired a deep understanding of audio hardware and software, as well as recording and mixing techniques suited to a wide variety of musicians and musical genres.

Education

Master of Arts in Music Composition at University of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Bachelor of Arts in Music at University of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Dear Walmart - Original Score

    Composed the original score for the documentary Dear Walmart, directed by Kiley Kraskoukas and Michael Blain.

    “I can’t imagine working with a better composer than Nico Laget. We brought him our documentary on an extremely tight deadline and he delivered the most beautiful, creative and perfect score for us.

    He brought an original vision to the project that deeply enhanced the storytelling. He was collaborative, professional, and delivered everything on time.”

    Kiley Kraskouskas, Co-director, Dear Walmart

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