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
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
Your audience won’t remember the lighting.
They won’t remember the edit.
But they will remember how your film made them feel.
That’s what music is for.
They won’t remember the edit.
But they will remember how your film made them feel.
That’s what music is for.
August 23, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Your audience won’t remember the lighting.
They won’t remember the edit.
But they will remember how your film made them feel.
That’s what music is for.
They won’t remember the edit.
But they will remember how your film made them feel.
That’s what music is for.