Ollie_DS

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Ollie is a versatile music professional with over a decade of experience in composition, performance, music education, and production.

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Ollie is a versatile music professional with over a decade of experience in composition, performance, music education, and production. Specializing in a wide range of genres, Ollie has built a diverse career as a composer, arranger, and music teacher. With a degree focused on composition, music has always been at the core of their work, from crafting original songs to producing custom tracks for artists, commercials, and jingles.

In addition to composing for various styles, Ollie is a ghostwriter for music for artists across many genres, helping to shape their sound while maintaining an intimate understanding of the creative process behind each project. They are experienced in recording and producing instrumental music, jingles, and songs for artists and have a particular talent for mixing and arranging music, ensuring each track reaches its fullest potential.

As a passionate educator, Ollie has taught students across a range of instruments—guitar, bass, drums, and piano—and works with students of all ages and skill levels. They integrate traditional techniques with contemporary approaches to inspire creativity and provide a solid foundation in music theory. With a visionary approach to teaching, Ollie focuses on developing both performance and compositional skills, preparing students for various examinations while encouraging them to explore their unique musical voice.

With a broad range of expertise spanning composition, production, performance, and education, Ollie continues to foster musical talent, create innovative music, and share a love for music with students and collaborators alike.

  • Joined November 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

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  • Education

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Projects · 6

Divided

Divided is an energetic and emotionally-driven rock track that blends infectious rock riffs with dynamic, modern arrangements. As a co-writer and arranger, I collaborated closely with No Rest For Rebels to craft a song that feels both fresh and timeless. The song features catchy rock riffs, a singable, anthemic chorus, and a production style that integrates layers of piano and synth elements to create a rich, full sound that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. Key Contributions: Arrangements: Shaped the song’s instrumental sections, creating a balance between bold, catchy rock riffs and lush, atmospheric layers of piano and synth. The added keyboard elements enhanced the emotional atmosphere while giving the track a unique texture that stands out in the genre. Vocal and Instrumental Dynamics: Carefully crafted transitions between sections, ensuring the song’s energy ebbed and flowed with intensity, while supporting the hook-driven structure with varied arrangements that kept the listener’s attention. Production Input: Played a key role in selecting and arranging additional instrumental elements, ensuring the piano and synth layers worked seamlessly alongside the rock guitar and rhythm section to elevate the song’s overall sound.

  • Arranger
  • Band Member
  • Composer
  • +2
Beast In Me

Beast In Me is a sprawling, atmospheric track that blends ambient textures with progressive rock elements, drawing influence from iconic bands like Pink Floyd. As a co-writer and arranger, I worked closely with No Rest For Rebels to craft a piece that takes listeners on a journey, balancing haunting soundscapes with intricate instrumentation. The song features ambient synths, expansive guitar solos, and a cinematic atmosphere, all underpinned by a subtle but driving rhythm section that provides an emotional pulse throughout. Key Contributions: Arrangements: Focused on creating expansive, ethereal arrangements that gradually build in intensity. Layers of ambient synths and lush, reverb-drenched guitars create a dreamy, immersive atmosphere that echoes the influence of Pink Floyd’s cinematic sound. I carefully shaped the instrumental build-ups, allowing the track to ebb and flow naturally, guiding the listener through its sonic landscapes. Guitar & Synth Integration: Worked closely with the guitarist and keyboardist to incorporate rich, atmospheric guitar solos and ambient synth layers that serve as both melodic and textural elements. These elements were designed to complement each other while creating a deep, hypnotic atmosphere that evokes feelings of space and introspection. Production Input: Contributed to the production choices, including the integration of analog synths, subtle percussion, and spacey effects that helped define the song's ambient, yet progressive character. The focus was on creating a sound that felt vast and enveloping, yet intimate and personal. Outcome:

  • Arranger
  • Band Member
  • Musician
  • +1
Hilltops

Bones To Ashes is a powerful, genre-defying collection of tracks that blends the aggressive, complex rhythms of djent with elements of progressive metal, all delivered with the intensity and precision that Master The Crown is known for. As a co-writer and arranger on this EP, I collaborated closely with the band to push the boundaries of the genre, crafting songs that showcase technical musicianship while maintaining emotional depth. The EP features intricate guitar riffs, tight rhythms, and dynamic shifts, with arrangements that incorporate both dissonant and melodic elements, creating a distinctive sonic landscape. Key Contributions: I helped shape the overall concept of the EP, ensuring cohesion across all tracks while highlighting the band's aggressive yet melodic sound. Arrangements: Played a key role in the arrangement of each track, balancing technicality with groove to create songs that were both intricate and headbang-worthy. The arrangements feature signature djent polyrhythms, palm-muted riffs, and unconventional time signatures, blended seamlessly with melodic breakdowns and atmospheric interludes. Instrumental & Vocal Dynamics: Worked to shape the vocal and instrumental dynamics across the EP, ensuring that the interplay between heavy, syncopated guitar riffs and soaring, melodic vocals was tight and impactful. I helped fine-tune transitions and build-ups to enhance the intensity and emotion in each track, especially during key moments like breakdowns and bridges. Production Input: Contributed to the overall production vision, particularly in terms of arranging additional layers of guitar and bass to create a massive sound. I also worked closely with the producer on the mixing process, ensuring that the sonic intricacies of the band’s technical style were captured with clarity while maintaining a raw, live feel.

  • Arranger
  • Composer
  • Musician
  • +1
Pain

Bones To Ashes is a powerful, genre-defying collection of tracks that blends the aggressive, complex rhythms of djent with elements of progressive metal, all delivered with the intensity and precision that Master The Crown is known for. As a co-writer and arranger on this EP, I collaborated closely with the band to push the boundaries of the genre, crafting songs that showcase technical musicianship while maintaining emotional depth. The EP features intricate guitar riffs, tight rhythms, and dynamic shifts, with arrangements that incorporate both dissonant and melodic elements, creating a distinctive sonic landscape. Key Contributions: I helped shape the overall concept of the EP, ensuring cohesion across all tracks while highlighting the band's aggressive yet melodic sound. Arrangements: Played a key role in the arrangement of each track, balancing technicality with groove to create songs that were both intricate and headbang-worthy. The arrangements feature signature djent polyrhythms, palm-muted riffs, and unconventional time signatures, blended seamlessly with melodic breakdowns and atmospheric interludes. Instrumental & Vocal Dynamics: Worked to shape the vocal and instrumental dynamics across the EP, ensuring that the interplay between heavy, syncopated guitar riffs and soaring, melodic vocals was tight and impactful. I helped fine-tune transitions and build-ups to enhance the intensity and emotion in each track, especially during key moments like breakdowns and bridges. Production Input: Contributed to the overall production vision, particularly in terms of arranging additional layers of guitar and bass to create a massive sound. I also worked closely with the producer on the mixing process, ensuring that the sonic intricacies of the band’s technical style were captured with clarity while maintaining a raw, live feel.

  • Arranger
  • Composer
  • Musician
  • +1
Forever Grey

Bones To Ashes is a powerful, genre-defying collection of tracks that blends the aggressive, complex rhythms of djent with elements of progressive metal, all delivered with the intensity and precision that Master The Crown is known for. As a co-writer and arranger on this EP, I collaborated closely with the band to push the boundaries of the genre, crafting songs that showcase technical musicianship while maintaining emotional depth. The EP features intricate guitar riffs, tight rhythms, and dynamic shifts, with arrangements that incorporate both dissonant and melodic elements, creating a distinctive sonic landscape. Key Contributions: I helped shape the overall concept of the EP, ensuring cohesion across all tracks while highlighting the band's aggressive yet melodic sound. Arrangements: Played a key role in the arrangement of each track, balancing technicality with groove to create songs that were both intricate and headbang-worthy. The arrangements feature signature djent polyrhythms, palm-muted riffs, and unconventional time signatures, blended seamlessly with melodic breakdowns and atmospheric interludes. Instrumental & Vocal Dynamics: Worked to shape the vocal and instrumental dynamics across the EP, ensuring that the interplay between heavy, syncopated guitar riffs and soaring, melodic vocals was tight and impactful. I helped fine-tune transitions and build-ups to enhance the intensity and emotion in each track, especially during key moments like breakdowns and bridges. Production Input: Contributed to the overall production vision, particularly in terms of arranging additional layers of guitar and bass to create a massive sound. I also worked closely with the producer on the mixing process, ensuring that the sonic intricacies of the band’s technical style were captured with clarity while maintaining a raw, live feel.

  • Arranger
  • Composer
  • Musician
  • +1
Serpents Son

Bones To Ashes is a powerful, genre-defying collection of tracks that blends the aggressive, complex rhythms of djent with elements of progressive metal, all delivered with the intensity and precision that Master The Crown is known for. As a co-writer and arranger on this EP, I collaborated closely with the band to push the boundaries of the genre, crafting songs that showcase technical musicianship while maintaining emotional depth. The EP features intricate guitar riffs, tight rhythms, and dynamic shifts, with arrangements that incorporate both dissonant and melodic elements, creating a distinctive sonic landscape. Key Contributions: I helped shape the overall concept of the EP, ensuring cohesion across all tracks while highlighting the band's aggressive yet melodic sound. Arrangements: Played a key role in the arrangement of each track, balancing technicality with groove to create songs that were both intricate and headbang-worthy. The arrangements feature signature djent polyrhythms, palm-muted riffs, and unconventional time signatures, blended seamlessly with melodic breakdowns and atmospheric interludes. Instrumental & Vocal Dynamics: Worked to shape the vocal and instrumental dynamics across the EP, ensuring that the interplay between heavy, syncopated guitar riffs and soaring, melodic vocals was tight and impactful. I helped fine-tune transitions and build-ups to enhance the intensity and emotion in each track, especially during key moments like breakdowns and bridges. Production Input: Contributed to the overall production vision, particularly in terms of arranging additional layers of guitar and bass to create a massive sound. I also worked closely with the producer on the mixing process, ensuring that the sonic intricacies of the band’s technical style were captured with clarity while maintaining a raw, live feel.

  • Arranger
  • Composer
  • Musician
  • +1

Education

BA(Hons) In Popular Music · Leeds Conservatoire2014 – 2017

Certifications and awards

DIPLCM Teaching Electric Guitar2020 – 2021
Advanced Course- Logic Pro X2015 – 2016

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