In addition to scoring to picture, Ross also offers the following music services which have taken him on set for a variety of production companies, brands and channels. Most projects require a combination of these services which is why it is essential that you have someone who can guide you through the complexities of the music world.
Music Consultant and Coach
Providing on-set musical continuity, an extensive knowledge of contemporary/period instruments and disciplines, and giving technical/creative advice for realisation of music based projects.
Thorough yet approachable coaching for actors to quickly gain confidence in their instrumental/vocal performance whether miming or performing live onset
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Recent work includes onset coaching and consultancy for No Offense, C4, Music producer and arranger for Merry Christmas by Grolsch and CRUK commercial.
Musical Director/Musician
Providing a Head of Department for musically motivated projects who can encompass all of the skills necessary to work directly with the producers, directors and talent to achieve impressive performances.
As a session musician, instruments include piano, keyboards (complex sound setups, sample triggering & programming), voice, guitar, bass, violin, ukelele, accordian & percussion. All styles and disciplines.
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Recent work include MD for Nick Helm’s Boxing Day Special live on BBCR1, musician on Loose Ends R4, Assistant MD/keyboards on Nick Helm’s Heavy Entertainment BBC3 & Musician for Mickey Flanagan’s Christmas, SKY.
Arranger/Orchestrator
Employing a hands-on approach to orchestration and arranging for soundtrack recording, live music videos and broadcast. Offering flexible and versatile digital notation transcriptions, editing, distribution and providing the technical setup and on-boarding for music centred shoots.
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Recent work include Chart Writer for Don’t Forget the Lyrics, Piano Foley Arranger/performer for John Lewis/Elton John commercial and Philharmonia Orchestra, live at The Southbank Centre and Orchestrator for Deep Fake Neighbour Wars, ITV X.
Fixer
Access to a diverse selection of phenomenally talented session musicians (instrumental and vocal) across all genres. Providing contractual advise for productions and logistics.
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Recent work included fixing gospel choristers for M&S 2022 Christmas Commercial, band musicians for No Offence, C4 & Carol singers for very.co.uk commercial.