MediaTracks have a great artist-centered philosophy. It's almost too good to be true! Also, the great email contact and general ease of communication.

He started by learning music from an early age at the academy, enjoying flute and piano lessons. Later, during his teen years, he got obsessed with electronic music and soon started playing in bands and performing his first compositions. 

Composer

Benoît Dobbelstein (he/him)

It’s lovely to see how up for more wide-ranging styles and experimental music that MediaTracks library is up for.

Ever since she can remember, Heather has been drawn to film soundtracks and this inspired her to play in an orchestra that performed and recorded film music, so she picked up the violin and began to learn. Then, in her teens, it became clear to Heather that she’d much rather be writing the music than performing so began practising composition while studying at two music degrees.

Heather Fenoughty

MediaTracks are approachable, friendly and honest. At the heart of the company, there is a real care for the music and the composers.

From feature films and documentaries to live events, Helen Lyon is a versatile composer who can turn her hand to a wide range of projects.

Helen Lyon

The team are easy people to connect with and talk to, and enthusiastic about trying new musical directions with MediaTracks!

Described by the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine as a creator of "instant earworm(s)", Sonically Yours compositions boast stylistic versatility that stems from decades of musical learning of Western contemporary music and his roots in Indian culture. His compositional styles vary from Indian influenced music to rock and funk and crossover styles

Sonically Yours (he/him)

I liked working with MediaTracks from the start. They have always been friendly and supportive.

David is a media composer from Colombia. He started his career by writing music for short films, where he discovered his unique voice. Some of those short films have travelled around the world, being selected in some of the world's most important film festivals. David has continued to work in film and video games ever since.

David Saldarriaga

The whole team, including the director, have been available to chat and answer my questions promptly from the very beginning.”

Alvaro Siculiana is a classical pianist and music producer who was born in Parma, Italy. Alvaro first started playing classical piano as a child, he started at a music conservatoire at the age of twelve where his passion and interest in music blossomed.

Alvaro Siculiana

In today's climate it is really wonderful to have help in positioning or placing what we create

Robert’s journey into music began around the age of five. One day he was listening to Holst's, 'The Planets’ on headphones after school. At one point he became so overwhelmed by the music that the moment remains powerful even all these years later, and it instilled a desire in him to reproduce this experience for others. 

Robert Logan

I have been given a chance to write with no creative restrictions and I am just so grateful for this. I feel very lucky to have found Media Tracks.

Tara has been captivated by music ever since she can remember. As a child she used to write pieces of music for her and her sister to play on their recorders. 

Tara Guram

MediaTracks is a well-established company with a flexible approach that puts quality music before everything else.

Carl grew up listening to music from his father’s record collection, artists like Sammy Davis Jr, Frank Sinatra and Miles Davis. He began to explore the world of music himself after discovering the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix, inspired by these artists he picked up a guitar and learnt to play. 

Carl Schonbeck

I love working with MediaTracks as they give the opportunity to work on what you are good at with fast and succinct feedback.

He learnt to play guitar at a young age and went on to study music at university. After graduating, he performed solo concerts on the guitar, as well as engineering and producing recordings for other musicians. 

Jacob C. Deas

MediaTracks are a supportive and encouraging business

David started his career in music at London’s iconic Metropolis studios in 1998 and earned his professional stripes programming and engineering releases for artists such as Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck, Simply Red, Blur, Soho Dolls, Roger Daltrey and many, many more. 

David Bloor (he/him)

One of the things I like about working with MediaTracks is they’re never short of good ideas!

Ben Parry has been musical for as long as he can remember, having grown up in a family where just about everyone played an instrument! Having started out as a treble in his dad’s choir, he learned piano and violin, developing a talent for composing from an early age. Later, he headed to Cambridge University to study music and history of art, where he branched out into everything from jazz singing, cabaret and musicals to singing with the prestigious King’s College Choir.

Ben Parry (he/him)

MediaTracks have been so easy to work with and really supportive of my ideas.

Alastair comes from an eclectic musical background in which he cut his teeth playing synths and singing lead vocals in a band, this is where he found his passion for using music as a form of storytelling. He then began classically training and fell in love with orchestra and singing in choirs. Alastair went on to study Composition for Film & TV at the National Film and Television School. Alastair began to find his own unique sound and after graduating he applied this to creating music for games, films and TV as a graduate.

Alastair McNamara

I like the way MediaTracks have engaged with me and the trust they have placed in my music.

Juan José’s interest in music began when he was seventeen years old as he began to discover composers such as Philip Glass and Steve Reich, both of whom inspired and motivated Juan José to pursue a career in music. Juan José went on to study Musicology at a conservatoire then progressed on to complete a masters degree in Musical Composition at the International University of La Rioja in Spain.

Juan José Rueda

MediaTracks create a supportive and creative environment for all their artists.

At the age of eight, Eric picked up the guitar, following in his father’s footsteps by learning the traditional music of his father’s Mauritian culture called Sega. As his love for music grew, Eric studied classical guitar alongside blues, funk, rock, jazz, reggae and calypso. 

Eric Appapoulay

I admire MediaTrack’s niche, boutique approach.

Kevin's journey into music was an unusual one. When he was thirteen years old he found an old piano in a dumpster, he rescued it and began to secretly teach himself how to play it. From this moment on, music became a focus of Kevin’s life and he moved to London to pursue a career as a studio sound engineer.

Kevin Kerrigan

With MediaTracks, there is an open discussion about potential album ideas and working together to find something suitable for the catalogue.

Adam’s journey into music started in secondary school where he began learning the drums. Learning an instrument sparked Adam’s interest in how songs are created, which led him to picking up more instruments, the guitar, piano and bass.

Adam Double

MediaTracks focus on valuing their composers and understanding the importance of synergy. The patience and creative freedom they give, allows composers to achieve top quality work.”

Born in Athens, Greece, Michael’s interest in music began to blossom as he learned piano at the age of six. Not content with learning just one instrument, Michael saved up money from his summer job to buy his beloved Ibanez. 

Michael Botzaropoulos

I was especially touched by MediaTracks asking for an album of songs that contained a personal essence, that were expressive of myself.

Chris grew up playing the piano and violin, then later started playing the guitar in his school’s traditional jazz group, after being inspired by The Beatles. 

Chris Ingham

The team at MediaTracks is bursting with ideas and energy, and represents a much more hands-on approach than some libraries.

Matthew has a diverse musical background, having started out gigging as a jazz drummer in his teens, before going on to study Classical Music at Oriel College, Oxford, as well as completing a Masters degree in Composition at Goldsmith’s College, London.

Matthew Linley

Working on MediaTracks World is thrilling. With my talented musician network and MediaTracks' ambitious goals, it feels like a perfect fit.

Growing up, Marcel was obsessed with rock music in all its forms. He taught himself to play bass guitar, formed his first band aged 11 and was recording original material in the studio just a few years later. 

Marcel Pusey (he/him)

MediaTracks gives me autonomy and freedom to fully express my artistic opinion in relation to the tracks I create.

Roy Adams

With MediaTracks there is a good understanding of how composers work and super friendly interactions that allow us to produce high quality tracks

Mark Allaway and Jeff Lardner both have remarkable careers in their own right and it was only in 2014 that they paired up to form GoGo Tracks, which provides bespoke production music for TV, Radio and Film.

Mark Allaway & Jeff Lardner

MediaTracks are friendly, organised and forward-thinking.

Kerry’s journey into music started when he began cello and piano lessons at age eight, and by the time he was twelve he knew that music was what he wanted to do with his life. Kerry went into a career as a full time church musician where he directed music at three British cathedrals and taught music at schools.

Kerry Beaumont

MediaTracks are keen to support creative people and to help composers to actually earn a living from the music that they write

Joel’s interest in music began at the age of seven when he started learning the piano. Then, at eight years old, Joel attended a brass band concert where the principal cornetist played a solo that made Joel instantly fall in love with the cornet and inspired him to start playing the instrument.

Joel Cooper (he/him)

Working with MediaTracks has been a breeze and I feel my contribution is appreciated.

James Jones comes from a classical music background. It all began when he was in primary school and began learning the violin after being offered lessons from a visiting peripatetic violin teacher. 

James Jones

MediaTracks have been friendly and welcoming, open to ideas, clear briefs and guidance, as well as the freedom to make my own creative decisions with my music.

Andy started playing several instruments from a young age, including the guitar, bass and piano and enjoyed playing in bands as he grew up. In the early 2000s, Andy went to study Music Production at Leeds College of Music where he started making headway in his professional career as a musician. Andy was in demand to play bass as a session musician with a variety of bands and adapting to play many different genres. During his time as a session musician, Andy also found himself teaching music and music technology at college and university level.

Andy Prentice

I liked MediaTracks' candidness and his willingness to speak. MediaTracks are a quality company!

At the age of thirteen Joseph Rusnak picked up the guitar and felt a real connection. This led Joseph to experiment in multiple bands and projects where he explored his talents as a songwriter. By the time his thirties were on the horizon, Joseph began to delve into music production and library music to scratch his creative itch.

Joseph Rusnak

Writing for MediaTracks gives me the freedom to compose the music I really want to create.

Matt has been composing and experimenting with music since childhood, after he started playing the oboe at the tender age of 11. Although the drive to compose and create music has always been there, he didn’t initially dare to dream that he could make a career as a composer. After graduating with a BA Honours in Music from Southampton University, where he studied composition, orchestral performance and electronic music, he set his sights on playing and teaching.

Matt Norman (he/him)

MediaTracks have a knack for knowing each writer’s strengths and empowering them to produce their best work.

Martin and Judith have been writing for MediaTracks since the company first began. Partners in life as well as in music, they’ve been writing and producing songs together since 1985.