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Start a project conversation.
Send the brief, the mood you are aiming for, and any references you already have. It does not need to be polished. A clear sense of the story is enough to begin.
A useful first conversation
After you reach out
When you get in touch, I usually start by understanding the project first. I look at the brief, listen to any references, and review any footage, gameplay, or timing notes you can share. The goal is to understand what the scene or game needs before talking about the music.
From there, I may ask about the length of the music, the emotional direction, the deadline, revisions, and how the score will be used. If the project feels like a good fit, I will outline the scope and prepare a quote so you know what is included before composition begins.
Projects I can help with
Music shaped around the production
Films and short films
Theme writing, underscore, transitions and final cues developed around character, pace and dramatic structure.
Trailers and commercial work
Focused music for edits that need clear builds, memorable identity and precise synchronization with picture.
Video games
Loop-ready cues, character themes and adaptive musical ideas for gameplay, menus and story sequences.
You can hear examples in the film score and game music portfolio. For planning information, the pricing guide explains starting ranges, revisions, deliverables and licensing.
Working together
A clear starting point helps
You do not need to solve the music before sending an inquiry. A short note about the story, the audience, and what the music needs to support is enough to begin. If footage is available, a private viewing link helps me understand pacing and where silence may be as important as a cue.
For a game, it helps to explain the core loop, setting, characters, and any transitions the music needs to follow. A simple capture or design document can make the conversation more specific, even while development is still moving. Starting early also makes it easier to plan the music around the edit or development milestones.
A practical scoring workflow
Once the scope is agreed, I establish the musical direction before producing every cue. Early sketches give us a chance to confirm tone, instrumentation and energy. Feedback is easier to act on when it refers to story or function: for example, whether a moment should feel more intimate, uncertain, playful or urgent.
Delivery can include full mixes, stems, alternate versions and loop-ready files depending on the production. Revision limits, schedule and usage rights are written into the quote so both sides have a clear reference throughout the project. Before you contact a film score composer, you can also review the portfolio to get a sense of range, tone, and production style.
Frequently asked questions
Questions before we start
Do I need a finished edit?
No. A script, storyboard, animatic, rough cut or gameplay capture can be enough for an early conversation. The clearer the production schedule is, the easier it is to plan milestones.
What if I do not know the right musical terms?
Describe the scene, character and feeling in ordinary language. References are helpful, but they do not need to be exact instructions. Part of my work is translating creative direction into music.
Can you work remotely?
Yes. Reviews can be handled through video calls, time-coded notes and private audio or video links. Final masters, stems and alternate versions are delivered online.
What should I include about the budget?
A comfortable range helps determine what is realistic. Music length, complexity, revisions, turnaround and usage rights all affect the final quote.
For more detailed preparation, read the practical guide on how to hire a film score composer in the Philippines.