Jonathan Rogerson
@jonathanrogerson.bsky.social
Composer for Film, Games, and Media. You can find me online at 👇
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I'm loving this steel guitar library by Ink Audio. It's making this chilled-out drama cue come to life and giving me some feels. I've been reaching for their libraries a lot as of late.
December 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I'm loving this steel guitar library by Ink Audio. It's making this chilled-out drama cue come to life and giving me some feels. I've been reaching for their libraries a lot as of late.
Wrapping up the week writing for a couple indie films. Got a film you’re working on that needs scoring? Hit me up.
#filmmaker #filmdirector #filmcomposer #filmmusic
#filmmaker #filmdirector #filmcomposer #filmmusic
December 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Wrapping up the week writing for a couple indie films. Got a film you’re working on that needs scoring? Hit me up.
#filmmaker #filmdirector #filmcomposer #filmmusic
#filmmaker #filmdirector #filmcomposer #filmmusic
Wrapping up the week writing for a couple indie films. Got a film you’re working on that needs scoring? Hit me up.
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Wrapping up the week writing for a couple indie films. Got a film you’re working on that needs scoring? Hit me up.
When you're tweaking one part of a vocal cue and you accidentally unmute other parts for juuuuuuuuuust a second. It's kind of cute maybe?
#theboop #filmcomposer #gamecomposer #watchmework
#theboop #filmcomposer #gamecomposer #watchmework
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
When you're tweaking one part of a vocal cue and you accidentally unmute other parts for juuuuuuuuuust a second. It's kind of cute maybe?
#theboop #filmcomposer #gamecomposer #watchmework
#theboop #filmcomposer #gamecomposer #watchmework
Nothing grabs the attention more than the human voice. You can pick out a voice over most noisy environments. I love composing with vocal instruments for this reason. It just brings humanity into scenes. FYI: The VST here is Fever Dreams. Super dope! 🔥
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Nothing grabs the attention more than the human voice. You can pick out a voice over most noisy environments. I love composing with vocal instruments for this reason. It just brings humanity into scenes. FYI: The VST here is Fever Dreams. Super dope! 🔥
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm
What are you doing today? Oh me? Oh I'm just building a giant musical ball of stress. I think it might be time for a break.
#touchgrass #filmcomposer #gamecomposer
#touchgrass #filmcomposer #gamecomposer
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
What are you doing today? Oh me? Oh I'm just building a giant musical ball of stress. I think it might be time for a break.
#touchgrass #filmcomposer #gamecomposer
#touchgrass #filmcomposer #gamecomposer
A lot of this cue is layered sounds from the mando. That swishy sound (that's way hot in this mix) is pick scrapes. There's another clock like sound (that's a little low in this mix) that's playing the strings muted. Part of the drone is resampled mando too.
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A lot of this cue is layered sounds from the mando. That swishy sound (that's way hot in this mix) is pick scrapes. There's another clock like sound (that's a little low in this mix) that's playing the strings muted. Part of the drone is resampled mando too.
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm
Brought out the big guitar for some cue work today. Love this thing! It's not just a shred machine. 🎸
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #strandberg
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #strandberg
November 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Brought out the big guitar for some cue work today. Love this thing! It's not just a shred machine. 🎸
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #strandberg
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #strandberg
So I bought UVI’s Falcon a while ago and loved it for a minute but got overwhelmed with all the deep programming you can do on the back end. I haven’t done any “serious” work with it yet and this is obviously just a quick mess around demo, but I’m stoked about exploring!
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
So I bought UVI’s Falcon a while ago and loved it for a minute but got overwhelmed with all the deep programming you can do on the back end. I haven’t done any “serious” work with it yet and this is obviously just a quick mess around demo, but I’m stoked about exploring!
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer
This is a cue from a project dealing with trauma and tough topics. It needed to stay light and not be "film score-ish" so I found some quirky woodwind and string sounds, added piano, and called it a day.
Boom.
#indiefilm #filmmaking #filmmusic
Boom.
#indiefilm #filmmaking #filmmusic
November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This is a cue from a project dealing with trauma and tough topics. It needed to stay light and not be "film score-ish" so I found some quirky woodwind and string sounds, added piano, and called it a day.
Boom.
#indiefilm #filmmaking #filmmusic
Boom.
#indiefilm #filmmaking #filmmusic
Paying attention to detail is one thing, perfectionism is another. Striking a balance is tricky.
I aim for an A- to B+. A cue at 90% is sufficient. If it took 3 hours to reach 90%, the last 10% will take at least that long, and no one will care.
Deadlines also help.
I aim for an A- to B+. A cue at 90% is sufficient. If it took 3 hours to reach 90%, the last 10% will take at least that long, and no one will care.
Deadlines also help.
October 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Paying attention to detail is one thing, perfectionism is another. Striking a balance is tricky.
I aim for an A- to B+. A cue at 90% is sufficient. If it took 3 hours to reach 90%, the last 10% will take at least that long, and no one will care.
Deadlines also help.
I aim for an A- to B+. A cue at 90% is sufficient. If it took 3 hours to reach 90%, the last 10% will take at least that long, and no one will care.
Deadlines also help.
This was a fun one! All percussion sounds are found sounds or found sound libraries for an organic feel. Vocal rhythmic breathing and sounds for a raw human touch.
Instruments used include: 🧂 🫙 ✏️ 🛋️
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm #filmmaker #indiegame
Instruments used include: 🧂 🫙 ✏️ 🛋️
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm #filmmaker #indiegame
October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This was a fun one! All percussion sounds are found sounds or found sound libraries for an organic feel. Vocal rhythmic breathing and sounds for a raw human touch.
Instruments used include: 🧂 🫙 ✏️ 🛋️
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm #filmmaker #indiegame
Instruments used include: 🧂 🫙 ✏️ 🛋️
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #indiefilm #filmmaker #indiegame
@latestgaming.buzz in a little late on this but thanks for the repost!
October 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
@latestgaming.buzz in a little late on this but thanks for the repost!
Grab a coffee. Plan the day. Execute the plan. Love to process. Enjoy life.
Mornings are the best. ☕
#composer #filmscoring #gamemusic #filmmaker #gamedev
Mornings are the best. ☕
#composer #filmscoring #gamemusic #filmmaker #gamedev
October 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Grab a coffee. Plan the day. Execute the plan. Love to process. Enjoy life.
Mornings are the best. ☕
#composer #filmscoring #gamemusic #filmmaker #gamedev
Mornings are the best. ☕
#composer #filmscoring #gamemusic #filmmaker #gamedev
Adding depth isn’t about piling on track after track. It’s about choosing the right sound to echo, support, and expand what’s already there.
Go for clarity over clutter.
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #filmmaking #gamedev
Go for clarity over clutter.
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #filmmaking #gamedev
October 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Adding depth isn’t about piling on track after track. It’s about choosing the right sound to echo, support, and expand what’s already there.
Go for clarity over clutter.
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #filmmaking #gamedev
Go for clarity over clutter.
#filmcomposer #gamecomposer #filmmaking #gamedev
These little guys have been put in some work lately! I've played more mandolin this week than I have in ages. Honestly mando is 20% playing and 80% tuning. Maybe I should just say I've been tuning more mandolin this week.
#composer #filmcomposer #gamecomposer
#composer #filmcomposer #gamecomposer
October 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
These little guys have been put in some work lately! I've played more mandolin this week than I have in ages. Honestly mando is 20% playing and 80% tuning. Maybe I should just say I've been tuning more mandolin this week.
#composer #filmcomposer #gamecomposer
#composer #filmcomposer #gamecomposer
Testing some new libraries on a horror cue today. Halloween's next month! This is putting me in the mood. 🎃
#Filmmakers #FilmComposer
#Filmmakers #FilmComposer
September 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Testing some new libraries on a horror cue today. Halloween's next month! This is putting me in the mood. 🎃
#Filmmakers #FilmComposer
#Filmmakers #FilmComposer
Somedays I think I need more plugins and sample libraries. Then somedays, today being one of those, I realize I might be a plugin hoarder.
September 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Somedays I think I need more plugins and sample libraries. Then somedays, today being one of those, I realize I might be a plugin hoarder.
In scoring I've learned less can often be more. A single sound, with intention, can bring weight and clarity to a moment without overwhelming it.
(Also, yes, I do stick my tongue out like that ALL THE TIME! I'm working on it. 😛)
#filmmusic #filmdirector #filmcomposer #filmmaker
(Also, yes, I do stick my tongue out like that ALL THE TIME! I'm working on it. 😛)
#filmmusic #filmdirector #filmcomposer #filmmaker
September 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
In scoring I've learned less can often be more. A single sound, with intention, can bring weight and clarity to a moment without overwhelming it.
(Also, yes, I do stick my tongue out like that ALL THE TIME! I'm working on it. 😛)
#filmmusic #filmdirector #filmcomposer #filmmaker
(Also, yes, I do stick my tongue out like that ALL THE TIME! I'm working on it. 😛)
#filmmusic #filmdirector #filmcomposer #filmmaker
No, I'm not quarantining. I'm just trying to cut this slide guitar part without breathing into the mic like a caveman. Nobody wants to hear that.
Keep on Keeping on
#composer #gottadowhatchagottado
Keep on Keeping on
#composer #gottadowhatchagottado
September 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
No, I'm not quarantining. I'm just trying to cut this slide guitar part without breathing into the mic like a caveman. Nobody wants to hear that.
Keep on Keeping on
#composer #gottadowhatchagottado
Keep on Keeping on
#composer #gottadowhatchagottado
The thoughts you repeat become the soundtrack of your life. Choose them wisely.
What’s one empowering thought you want to keep on repeat?
#mindset #motivation #selftalk
What’s one empowering thought you want to keep on repeat?
#mindset #motivation #selftalk
September 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The thoughts you repeat become the soundtrack of your life. Choose them wisely.
What’s one empowering thought you want to keep on repeat?
#mindset #motivation #selftalk
What’s one empowering thought you want to keep on repeat?
#mindset #motivation #selftalk
Trying out a new arpeggiator plugin and sparked some ideas. It’s not goofing off if it’s intentional goofing off right? Is “Purpose-Driven Goofing Off” a book yet?
September 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Trying out a new arpeggiator plugin and sparked some ideas. It’s not goofing off if it’s intentional goofing off right? Is “Purpose-Driven Goofing Off” a book yet?
Progress is rarely dramatic. It’s consistent, steady, and built one note (or step) at a time.
#mindset #motivation
#mindset #motivation
September 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Progress is rarely dramatic. It’s consistent, steady, and built one note (or step) at a time.
#mindset #motivation
#mindset #motivation
To be fair no production team has ever actually said this, at least in my presence. There are some scores that 10x the emotional impact of their film though. A recent example for me would be Big Robot. Get your tissues ready.
September 5, 2025 at 3:48 AM
To be fair no production team has ever actually said this, at least in my presence. There are some scores that 10x the emotional impact of their film though. A recent example for me would be Big Robot. Get your tissues ready.
Big hits. Whooshes. Booms. Perfect for trailers. Disastrous in a dialogue scene.
#composer #gamecomposer #filmcomposer
#composer #gamecomposer #filmcomposer
September 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Big hits. Whooshes. Booms. Perfect for trailers. Disastrous in a dialogue scene.
#composer #gamecomposer #filmcomposer
#composer #gamecomposer #filmcomposer