About
Hello! My name is Tom (any, he/him default), but I'm also known online as tom(strike). I am a musician of sixteen years, specializing in trumpet, and have been composing on and off for the past seven of those years. I really enjoy playing jazz and listening to VGM and anisong, and those are the genres I specialize in composing! I am currently open for work, with rates varying depending on the project/amount of labor/etc. I have a template of approximate rates, but every project is different. My contact information is in the header and the Contact page - please reach out if you are interested in working with me and I will give you a quote for my services!
Work
Below are some of the works I'm most proud of - click the links below to see more based on the type of work you'd like to commission me for!
Junko Miyajima, arr. Takuya Ohata - "Let's be ONE" originally performed by Liella! - Collab for OurSIF 2026 (Vocals, Time/Tune, Mix/Master)
Kyou Takada - "A Song For You! You? You!!!" originally performed by µ's - Collab for OurSIF 2026 (Vocals, Time)
Takuya Watanabe - "Dream Believers SAKURA Ver." originally performed by Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club (Time, Mix/Master)
Wanderlust: The Magnificent Journey OST - "On the wings of a dream" - Commission (Composition/Production, Mix/Master)
Yunosuke x haruno ft. Hatsune Miku - "Supernova - Jazz Remix" - Commission (Composition/Production, Mix/Master)
Portfolio Links
Event and Performance Resume
October 2014 - A Chorus Line, 2nd Trumpet, Byham Theater
February-March 2015 - Home and Garden Show, Trumpet, David L. Lawrence Convention Center
April 2015 - Aida, French Horn (transposing to flugelhorn), CAPA Theater
October 2015 - Oliver!, 1st Trumpet, Byham Theater
February-March 2016 - Home and Garden Show, Bandleader and Trumpet, David L. Lawrence Convention Center
April 2016 - West Side Story, 1st French Horn (transposing to flugelhorn), CAPA Theater
October 2016 - Jekyll and Hyde, 1st Trumpet, Byham Theater
February-March 2017 - Home and Garden Show, Bandleader and Trumpet, David L. Lawrence Convention Center
March 2017 - Millennium Symphony Orchestra, 2nd Trumpet, Kresge Music Hall
April 2017 - Anything Goes, 1st Trumpet, CAPA Theater (won a Gene Kelly Award)
October 2017 - Beauty and the Beast, 1st Trumpet, Byham Theater
February-March 2018 - Home and Garden Show, Bandleader and Trumpet, David L. Lawrence Convention Center
April 2018 - Les Miserables, 1st Trumpet, CAPA Theater
November 2018 - Symphony Band (Duquesne University), 2nd Cornet, Carnegie Music Hall (Pittsburgh)
December 2018 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Mary Pappert School of Music
March 2019 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom
April 2019 - A Little Night Music, Trumpet, Genesius Theater
April 2019 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Mary Pappert School of Music
May 2019 - Symphony Band (Duquesne University), 1st Trumpet, Carnegie Music Hall (Pittsburgh)
November 2019 - Wind Symphony (Duquesne University), 2nd Cornet, Carnegie Music Hall (Pittsburgh)
December 2019 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Mary Pappert School of Music
May 2020 - Wind Symphony (Duquesne University), 1st Cornet, Recorded
May 2020 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Recorded
December 2020 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Mary Pappert School of Music
March 2021 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom
April 2021 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Mary Pappert School of Music
December 2021 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Mary Pappert School of Music
March 2022 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom
April 2022 - Jazz Ensemble (Duquesne University), Lead Trumpet, Mary Pappert School of Music
April 2023 - Oklahoma!, Trumpet, Seton LeSalle Catholic High School
May 2023 - Balcony Big Band, Trumpet (sit-in), Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
July 2023 - Tekko 2023, Event Runner for Stage Uzume, David L. Lawrence Convention Center
October 2023 - Les Miserables, 1st Trumpet, CAPA Theater
October 2023 - Northwest IdolFest, Events Department Head, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
April 2024 - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Trumpet, CAPA Theater
July 2024 - Tekko 2024, Event Runner for Stage Uzume, David L. Lawrence Convention Center
October 2024 - Northwest IdolFest, Events Department Head, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
July 2025 - Tekko 2025, Event Runner for Stage Uzume, David L. Lawrence Convention Center
October 2025 - U.S. IdolFes, Vice Chair, Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina
April 2026 - Guys and Dolls, Trumpet, CAPA Theater
July 2026 - Tekko 2026, Event Runner for Stage Uzume, David L. Lawrence Convention Center
October 2026 - U.S. IdolFes, Co-Chair, Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina
Queue
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Rates
These are my current rate tables for 2026. These rate tables are subject to change and are not guarantees in prices for services. For exact pricing, please reach out to me directly for a quote!
Composition/Production
| Package | Package Details | Length | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| just a smol guy | small instrumentation (4-6 instruments/sound types), not a lot of effects work | 90 seconds or less | $50- $100 | Price dependent mainly on length and # of instruments/sound types |
| a good heccin' chart | medium instrumentation (7-10 instruments/sound types), some effect works, layering of the same instruments introduced | 1-3 minutes | $125- $200 | Price dependent on the above as well as man hours required for layered recording |
| the big chonker | large instrumentation (11+ instruments/sound types), major effect works, major planning needed and potentially outside commissioning required | 3+ minutes | $250- $400+ | Price dependent on the above as well as money needed for commissioning musicians for recording on the composition |
Time/Tune
| Package | Package Details | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| base t/t | up to 3 vocalists, up to 5 tracks per vocalist (i.e. mains, overlaps/adlibs, high harms, low harms, doubles) | $30 | Price dependent on length, number of tracks per vocalist, and complexity |
| additional t/t | approximate price per additional vocalist, up to 5 tracks per vocalist | $10 | Price dependent on length, number of tracks per vocalist, and complexity |
Harmony Guides
| Package | Package Details | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| harm guides | exactly what it says on the tin | $20+ | Price dependent on length, number of harmony tracks, and complexity |
Vocals
Currently, I do not offer my voice for commission on tracks. However, I would be happy to connect and collaborate! Please reach out on my socials if you'd like for me to sing with/for you on a track.
Trumpet Performance
| Package | Package Details | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| base doot doot | up to 4 tracks per song | $60 | Price dependent on length, range, and complexity |
| additional doot doot | additional track | $10 | Price dependent on length, range, and complexity |
Obviously, this rate table does not cover every circumstance and does not prescribe exact costs. Again, please reach out directly so we can discuss your specific project and come up with a quote!
Contact
Click on any of the icons below to contact me for a quote. I am currently available for work, and ready to make music for you!
Terms of Service
All rates are under the assumption of personal, casual, or otherwise amateur use. Commercial licensure of my commissions will incur additional charges. Please reach out to me directly and I will be happy to provide a quote!
Once we have discussed the quote and everyone is satisfied and agree upon terms, I will issue an invoice. The client will have 30 days from issuing the invoice to make a deposit. If this timeframe passes without a deposit, both the invoice and the quote will be invalidated.
Work will not begin on commissions until a deposit has been made. Unless otherwise negotiated, I generally request a 50% deposit of the total invoiced price.
Unless otherwise agreed upon by both myself and the client, all invoices will be tracked and paid through PayPal.
Upon starting work, I have a turnaround time of two to six weeks depending on the type of work and complexity of work. If more time is required, the client will be provided ample notice.
Should I be unable to complete the requested commission, the client will be provided notice. Depending on how far the commission has progressed, either a full or partial refund will be provided. Otherwise, all commission services I provide are non-refundable.
Updates will be provided at minimum twice during the process. The first update will occur around the 10-20% progress mark to ensure what is being created is to the client's liking. The second update will occur around the 50% progress mark. Updates may be requested by the client at any time, but excessive update requests may be denied by me at my discretion.
Upon approval of the final product and payment of the remainder of the invoiced price, final files at maximum file quality will be provided to the client. All files will be retained by me for up to one year. Excessive requests for file retrieval may incur additional charges, especially if the files requested had been sent prior.
During the work process, clients may request as may edits/changes as they wish. Upon the final product's completion, they may request up to three rounds of edits/changes. Further requests may incur additional charges.
I reserve all intellectual property rights and usage rights to the commissions I create. I also reserve the right to use the commissions I create to assist in promoting my services.
By requesting my commission services, you confirm that you agree to and accept these terms of service. All commission services I provide are subject to and bound by the terms as listed above.
File Submission Expectations
For any services requiring backing tracks, please make every attempt to provide high-quality audio files. If possible, YouTube rips should be avoided due to YouTube's automatic compression that they apply.
Any audio files provided to me for a commission should be provided in 24-bit .wav files with a sample rate of 44.1 kHz minimum. Please reach out to me if you need assistance with this.
For recorded audio, please make every attempt to remove all sources of background noise prior to beginning your recording. In addition, if possible please adjust your microphone positioning and/or room acoustic treatment to reduce other sources of noise, reverb, echo, etc.
For recorded audio, all files should be submitted without any post-processing. Performances should be relatively in time and in tune and should have no distortion or clipping.
Overlapping vocals should be provided in separate audio files. Clients who include overlapping vocals on the same file will be asked to re-record their performances.
For clients submitting recorded audio, if possible, please include a file recording 10 seconds of silence to assist me with applying noise reduction.
All files submitted are assumed to be final.
I reserve the right to request the client provide retakes or deny commission services if any of the above guidelines are not followed.