Composition, arrangement, orchestration and music preparation for stage, screen and studio.

Writing and arranging

A creative partner on new work, whether as part of a writing team or from a blank page.

  • Original composition for screen, concert and live production

  • Concert arrangements and orchestral versions of existing repertoire

  • Arrangements for artists performing with orchestra

  • Additional music, adaptation and reworking of existing material

Orchestration and music preparation

  • Orchestration for screen composers, working to session deadlines

  • Full performance materials: scores, parts and documentation

  • Typesetting, engraving and copying to publication standard

  • Editing, proofreading and preflight checking

  • Restoration and reconstruction of historic scores

  • Transcription from audio and MIDI

Production and supervision

  • Score supervision and music department oversight on large productions

  • House style, version control and quality control across large chart counts

  • Music coordination: personnel, contracting, scheduling and session logistics

  • Triage and support on projects: extra capacity, a second pair of eyes, or a full rebuild when materials are not at standard

  • Show direction, show calling and playback

  • Conducting, in the studio and in performance

Mentoring and professional development

Guidance for working composers, arrangers, orchestrators, music teams and educators. Delivered online.

Tools

Dorico and Sibelius at expert level with custom templates and established workflows. Logic, Cubase, Ableton Live and Pro Tools. Preflight checking in Pitstop Pro. Extensive sound libraries for mockups.

Working with me

Based in Auckland, delivering worldwide. Preparation and supervision run remotely, with an overnight turnaround on northern hemisphere schedules. Invoicing in NZD, AUD, USD and GBP through Note Lab Limited, with contractor and tax documentation on request.

Currently booking 2026 and 2027.