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Elias Mäntylä - Freelance Composer in Los Angeles, CA

Elias Mäntylä

Mid-level Composer & Music Editor specializing in film and video game scoring

Squeak E. CleanBerklee College of MusicLos Angeles, CA6 Years ExperienceMid LevelWorks Remote

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Music editor focused on longform and YouTube content, using Pro Tools for library/finished tracks and Cubase for original composition when needed. Demonstrates narrative-aware temp scoring (including comedic timing within action) and a dialogue-first mixing workflow with EQ and automation, plus strong organization for high-volume, multi-project delivery.

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Key Strengths

  • Strong sense of pacing and emotional control via music edits (action vs. mellow contrast)
  • Creates precise comedic beats using musical pauses without breaking overall tension
  • Dialogue-first mixing approach (identifies dialogue frequency range before EQ decisions)
  • Fast iteration and responsiveness to producer notes
  • Maintains cohesive sonic palette across videos via organized music selection
  • Efficient multi-project management using spreadsheets and workload chunking
  • Musical integrity in edits (beat-aligned cuts, sectioning for looping/restructure)
  • High-focus execution under tight deadlines (Pomodoro, distraction minimization)

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Experience

Freelance ComposerSqueak E. Clean · Nov 2025 – Presentfreelance
Composer & Music EditorMantyla Music · Jul 2020 – Present
Sync InternKi Talent Collective · May 2025 – Aug 2025internship
Production InternObsidian Audio · May 2023 – May 2024internship
Department AssistantBerklee College of Music · Jul 2023 – Jul 2024

Education

Berklee College of Musicbachelor, Film & Media Scoring and Guitar Performance (2024)

Awards

  • Magna Cum Laude - Berklee College of Music
  • Recognition at international competitions for outstanding compositional achievements

Skills

Inventory managementMusic compositionFilm scoringMedia scoringScoring to pictureMusic editingCreative music editingMusic system designVideo game musicMusical storytellingArrangingMusic productionLibrary music productionSync licensingSync pitching

Languages

English

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Elias MäntyläMid-level Composer & Music Editor specializing in film and video game scoring