Sound explorer. Master of Arts. Music Supervisor.
My name is Leo Niemi - an independent Music Supervisor based in Helsinki, Finland.
Why is music? This incomplete sentence could start an abstract musicological essay which is
something I’ve written in my days.
The mystery of music has led me through music schools, universities, theaters, rap albums and choir camps.
It is also what drives me in my Music Supervision career: what can you make with music?
Music carries endless amounts of cultural connotations, psychological capabilities and personal opinions.
I help people in media and advertising make meaningful and well-grounded decisions about music.
What does a Music Supervisor do?
“A Music Supervisor is a qualified professional who oversees all music related aspects of any and all audiovisual media such as film, television, advertising and video games.”
Music Supervisor’s responsibilities include:
Communicating with film production staff on everything music related.
Collaborating with composers, producers, publishers, labels and rightsholders.
Music budgeting.
Clearing music rights, negotiating fees and suggesting optional music.
Creative producer for bespoke music.
