Available to hire
I am an award winning composer and sound disinger based in Bristol, UK. I have worked with clients such as: Aardman Animations, BBC, Oxford VR, Glastonbury Festival to name a few.
I run a Vocal and Foley studio in Bristol and can offer a complete audio post pipeline, including: ADR, foley, sound design, composition and mixing.
I won best music at the Bristish horror Film awards and have a particular passion for horror film foley, sound design and compostion.
Skills
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Sound Designer composer at Aardman Interactive
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023Music, Foley and sound design for a Wallance and Grommit MR experience
Sound Designer at Dialogue Agency / Wizards of the Coast
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Sound design for a series of DnD tutorial videos.
Composer and Sound Designer at Aardman Interactive
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Composer and sound designer on a new game using existing IP; composing music across genres to reflect biomes, main theme and boss music.
Composer at Aardman Interactive
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Composer pitch to develop a VR game for a much-loved Aardman IP.
Composer, Sound Designer, Implementer at Oxford VR
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Composer, sound design and Wwise implementer for VR experiences to help with mental health.
Winner - Best Music (Award) at British Horror Film Awards
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Winner Best Music for Fire Lies (Short Film).
Composer, Game Designer at Aardman (under NDA)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019New IP pitch development.
Composer, Sound Designer, Implementation at Oculus Release / Aardman BBC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Is Anna OK? VR project; FMOD implementation.
Sound Designer, Composer, Implementation at Aardman Interactive
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Coda – VR IP pitch to a major Japanese game company; FMOD.
Sound Designer, Composer, Implementation at Aardman / BBC Interactive
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Stranger – VR project in development; FMOD.
Freelance Sound-Designer and Composer at Aardman Interactive
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Joined as a freelance sound-designer and composer.
Composer at Boomtown
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Full orchestral score for 'Pirate show in Old Town' (2016).
Composer, Sound-Designer at Invisible Circus
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016‘Fear’ – Round House London; 'Transmission' at Glastonbury; 'Orbital' Round House; youth circus shows.
Head of Music at Yate International Academy
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2016Designed and ran school studios; taught music technology and directed the school show.
Music Teacher / Freelance Drum Tutor at Self-employed
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2016Freelance drum tutor; qualified music teacher.
Sound Library Research & Album Production at Self-initiated project
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006Travelled in India and Asia; created a sound library used to write an album and start Kundama.
Freelance Sound-Designer and Composer at Various Clients
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005DV shorts for Aardman/Southwest Screen; National Lottery animations; Coca-Cola Olympics 2004 materials; British Education Authority educational games; Dove animations; Muller-lite site; Hot Head Films music/ Foley.
Drum Kit Tutor at Warwickshire County Music Service
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Drum kit tutor.
Education
MPhil Electroacoustic Composition at University of Birmingham
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002BMus - 1st Class Honours at University of Birmingham
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001Qualifications
A Levels
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998PGCE / Trainee Teacher
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010MPhil Electroacoustic Composition
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002BMus - 1st Class Honours
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001A Levels
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998PGCE / Trainee Teacher
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
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