Ian McMahon

About Me

I am a composer and pianist living in Portland, Oregon in the Pacific Northwest. My influences include film composers such as John Williams and Mark Mancina, as well as video game composers like Nobuo Uematsu and Koji Kondo. My favorite instrument is the piano, which I've played since the age of seven. I also enjoy singing, songwriting, and have played percussion for a handful of rock bands. I am the composer for Quest Harmonics, a website that licenses royalty free music to creators.

Let's work together!

If you have a project that needs original music, feel free to get in touch with me via the contact form. I specialize in video game music, cinematic orchestral works, piano pieces, as well as rock, blues and retro chiptune music. I'm open to any kind of project, including video games, indie movies, documentaries, YouTube series, promotional videos and product advertisements.

In order to get a feel for my composing style, please browse the media section, where you can listen to examples of my previous work. You may also want to take a look at the projects section, which highlights recently completed projects.

Rates are typically calculated per minute of music and depend on the style and scope of the project. Retro chiptunes, for instance, will likely be less costly than a fully orchestrated cinematic work.