*Professional Music Arrangement & Music Engraving Services*

Welcome to my page dedicated to professional music arrangement and music engraving services. If you've arrived here seeking to commission a new composition rather than arranging or engraving existing music, you may be on the wrong page. Not to worry – we're here to help guide you to the right place.

To learn more about Houman's custom composition services or to discuss your unique musical project, please visit his dedicated page for commissioning new compositions.

Click here to visit Houman's commissioning page and explore his custom composition services.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact him and he'll be happy to help you find the perfect solution for your musical needs.

Overview

Houman offers tailored Music Arrangement and Music Copying/Engraving services to meet the diverse needs of musicians, singers, conductors, and professionals in the entertainment industry. Whether you're a Musician, Singer, Conductor, Movie/TV director, Music Publisher, or you lead (as an Artistic Director) an Orchestra, Opera House, Music Theater, Ensemble, Band, Choir, Movie Agency, or Recording Music Studio, Houman provides comprehensive solutions to elevate your musical projects.

Services Offered

  • Music Transcription Services:

    Houman will accurately transcribe your music by ear from existing audio recordings or other sources, ensuring the highest level of accuracy possible.


  • Transposition:

Houman will adjust the pitch of your musical piece to another key, tonality or mode to suit different instruments or vocal ranges, or transpose pitch classes up or down by a constant interval.


  • Harmony Writing on Your Existing Melody:

Houman will enhance your melody with custom harmonies written to complement your preferred music style.


  • Part Writing/Counterpoint:

Houman will craft intricate and compelling musical parts tailored to your desired music style, based on your existing melody, themes, or small fragments.


  • Arrangement:

    Houman will transform existing pieces, themes, or small fragments into new and engaging arrangements based on your desired music style, instrumentation, complexity in melody, harmony, rhythm, and polyphony textures, all while considering the technical abilities of your musicians/singers.


  • Orchestration:

    Houman will elevate your compositions or arrangements with skillful orchestration, utilizing a diverse range of instruments to bring your musical vision to life. Harness the rich palette of timbres and textures offered by a diverse range of instruments, from the warm, resonant tones of strings to the vibrant brilliance of brass and the delicate nuances of woodwinds. Orchestration adds depth, dimension, and emotional richness to your music, embracing the endless possibilities of instrumental color to captivate and immerse your audience


  • MIDI Mockup:

    Houman enhances your compositions with lifelike digital renditions using cutting-edge VST instrument libraries. Through virtual instruments, we craft MIDI mockups that emulate the essence of live performers' timbres and articulations. While acknowledging that digital rendering cannot replace the authenticity of real musicians, our access to premium sample libraries ensures faithful reproduction of every musical element. We capture the delicate subtleties of individual instruments and the expansive richness of full orchestral arrangements. Immerse yourself in the captivating realism of our MIDI mockups, breathing life into your musical concepts. This service is particularly ideal for projects with budget constraints in film or TV series production.


  • Music Copying (Inputting/Digitizing):

    Traditionally, composers, arrangers, or orchestrators would provide the music copyist with a music score written in pencil on paper. However, with advancements in computer sequencing software such as Cubase and Logic Pro, and the increasing number of composers who do not use traditional pen and paper methods, the landscape has evolved. As a digital music notation copyist, Houman specializes in inputting and digitizing handwritten or printed music scores and part sets, transforming them into clean typed digital Full Score and Part Sets. Additionally, he creates scores and part sets directly from MIDI files or Cubase project file into computer notation software by using industry-standard programs like Sibelius or Dorico. With meticulous attention to detail, Houman ensures accuracy and clarity in every musical element, from notes to dynamics, articulations, rehearsal marks, musical texts, lyrics, and tempo markings. etc. Committed to precision, he prepares, transcribes, and transposes Full Scores and Individual Part Sets for each instrument, soloists, or vocal, providing legible formats for Rehearsals, Performances, or Recording sessions. Digital Full Scores are designed exclusively for music conductors, while individual part sets are customized for musicians' needs. Deliverables include PDF or Sibelius/Dorico project files, ensuring convenience and flexibility for your workflow. (Please note that Houman does not provide printed formats).


  • Music Engraving:

    Houman offers professional music engraving services to refine your Full Score and Individual Parts Sets for each instrument with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring clarity and readability. These services include precise adjustment and refinement of all musical elements, such as notes, articulations, dynamics, symbols, texts, tempos, lyrics, rehearsal marks, and more. He meticulously refines the merging process to ensure that your musical score is polished to perfection and ready for publication in standard music industry paper sizes, meeting the highest standards of quality and professionalism. Please note that printed formats are not provided; you will receive a PDF file for your convenience.


Collaborative Approach

Houman extends beyond mere transcription and notation; he collaborates with clients to grasp their artistic vision and provides expert advice to enhance and protect their creations. Working closely with composers, arrangers, conductors, artistic directors, musicians, publishers, and producers enables him to adapt and transcribe Existing Melodies, Audio files (Songs), Harmonies, Scores, Part Sets/individual part, MIDI files, Cubase project files, and create full scores and individual part sets. Moreover, he excels in enhancing, elevating, developing, rewriting, rearranging, and crafting custom arrangements or compositions to meet specific requirements and preferences in music. This collaboration ensures that the final digital Full Score and Parts Sets meet the highest standards of quality and precision. Valuing feedback, real-time adjustments to the Full score or Part Sets are promptly made as needed. Each commissioned Music Arrangement & Music Engraving service is meticulously crafted, emphasizing flexibility and customization. Houman not only analyzes and protects your creations but also tailors Full Score and Parts Set/Instrumental Parts to your preferences, enriched with valuable insights and recommendations.

Deliverables

Upon completion, you will receive your Full Score and Parts Set/Instrumental Parts in a various formats tailored to your preferences, ensuring flexibility, customization and convenience for your workflow. Formats include:

  • PDF file

  • MusicXML file

  • MIDI file (with accompanying audio)

  • Sibelius project file

  • Cubase project file

  • MP3 or WAV file

Experience and Expertise

Houman combines his Master's degree in Western classical music composition and music writing with proficiency in music notation software, offering expertise in music arrangement and music copying/engraving. With a background as a professional orchestral composer, performer, and arranger, he possesses a deep understanding of orchestration across various genres, including large orchestral works, concertos, chamber orchestral ensembles, bands, chamber music, vocal and choral works, as well as stage productions. His experience spans contemporary compositions, classical compositions, crossover or fusion music, pop, and rock music styles.

Houman's versatility extends to adapting arrangements for different orchestras, ensembles, and instruments, including those for film and television productions. His experience in transcribing songs across genres like pop and rock music demonstrates his diverse skill set. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, he ensures that your musical ideas are transformed into polished arrangements and orchestrations, delivered with accurately notated scores, Instrumental Parts, or Sheet Music.

Houman's extensive experience, precision, and professionalism guarantee exceptional results, whether you require a single service or a comprehensive package.

Elevate Your Musical Projects

Whether you're preparing for a live performance, studio recording, or music publication, Houman's dedication to accuracy and professionalism ensures that your musical scores are meticulously crafted to meet the highest standards of quality and clarity. Elevate your musical projects with Houman's Professional Music Arrangement and Music Copying/Engraving Services. Contact him today to discuss your unique requirements and bring your musical vision to life.