Take a listen to my latest songs
A rock song that threw 80,000 furry puppets into absolute shambles
Songs that make Sennheiser’s virtual drumkit roar to life
Karl Deutsch: Masters of non-destructive testing — we went full-on destruction for their commercial
A cute lullaby for plush toys that actually close their eyes and dream along
Songs That Stick
It’s not just magic (though there’s plenty). No blackbox here! We follow a structured process, and you provide input at key points—step by step—so the song grows with your story, not apart from it.
1. Set the Stage
We kick off with an online session or in person. Together, we explore your story, the emotions you want to evoke, and the moments that matter. This becomes the foundation for songs that bring your vision to life.
2. Inspiration phase
Behind the scenes, I dive into possible musical directions. Sometimes the path is clear from the start; other times, we experiment with multiple ideas. You’ll get a sonic moodboard—a curated collection of existing tracks and sounds that capture the moods, textures, and energy we’re aiming for.
3. Concept Development
You’ll receive two distinct songwriting directions—with melody sketches, lyric ideas, and stylistic options. This isn’t guesswork; we review each concept together to make sure it aligns with your vision. By the end of this phase you pick one direction that will make it to the final.
4. Full Song Production
Once the direction is locked, I produce the full song—vocals, instrumentation, arrangement—all reflecting the emotional and sonic identity we’ve defined together. Depending on your project and budget, I can bring in and record top-notch musicians to bring the music to life.
5. Feedback & Revisions
Pick your favorite direction and share your thoughts. Two rounds of revisions are included, so the songs evolve until they feel perfect.
Why should you work with me?
You get both: an award-winning, internationally working songwriter and a digital strategist with 15 years’ experience in the agency world. I’ve been in the studio with orchestras and led digital product teams in multi-billion-dollar corporations. To maximize the value I create for you, I can seamlessly switch between cold analytical mode and warm creative artist. So far my songs have won the American Tracks Award and got three nominations for the prestigeous Jerry Goldsmith Awards.
That’s why your song won’t just come from inspiration without a compass. It’s strategy and creativity fused—analytical at the core, wildly creative in spirit, and designed to move your story forward.
Don’t take my word for it. Let my clients do the talking.
“Richard has a rare gift: he turns emotions into melodies. For the signature song of our Sleepy Caps characters we wanted a lullaby that wasn’t just another “cute song”. Richard’s song exceeded our wildest expectations. He translated our story into music with such warmth and depth that the song still moves us every time we hear it.”
Stephanie and Michael Gerharz
Founders of aprilkind
“Richard has increasingly inspired us and much like Lancelot joining King Arthur's kingdom; he galvanized our efforts. As our composer, he continues to pump out highly professional, original music and compositions for our series!”
Nicholas Tana
CEO, Smart Media LLC (Los Angeles, USA)
BOOK A CALL
WITH ME
Let’s arrange a call. You can expect a professional, fun, curious and non-salesy conversation. No strings attached. Bring all your questions, doubts, wild ideas, and objections. In this call I can also give you a first estimate about the budget.
If you’re still excited after we talk, I’ll follow up with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.
Frequently asked questions about Songwriting
What does it cost to get a song from you?
There is no standard budget for songwriting. The two main pricing factors are 1. writing and 2. music production. In 99% of the cases we will agree on a flat-fee. No hourly guesswork. No hidden surprises. Just clarity on what you’ll get and what it will cost right from the start. Let’s arrange a free no-strings-attached call in which I can understand your goals and intended project scope better and I’ll be able to give you an estimate right away, followed by a written proposal within 1 – 2 business days.
Where are you based?
Just a click away — literally. My studio sits on a little hill in Wuppertal, Germany. Chances are, you’ve never heard of the place… but clients from Los Angeles, Paris, London, Cairo, Manila, Havana, and Berlin have managed to find me just fine.
Working internationally has taught me how to bridge time zones without the headaches. That means smooth video calls when we want them, and clear feedback loops that keep us moving (without drowning in endless email chains).
What do I get? What are the deliverables for a songwriting project?
Well, obviously you’ll get a banger song that lifts your story to a whole new level. Depending on the project scope this includes:
- Audio files – As wav and mp3.
- Lyrics – As Word or Pdf
- Cover art (optional) – Usually in coorporation with other artists
- Music video (optional) – Caution: things might get a little wild 😉
When can you start? And how long does a songwriting project take?
I’m usually booked for the next 2-3 months, so the sooner you reach out to me, the better. Once we have kicked off the project, depending on the scope, typical songwriting projects take around 3-6 weeks until you’ll have the final audio files in your hands.
So why should I pick you to write a song?
I don’t know you or your project yet. Maybe one of those big, fancy agencies is exactly what you need. And I’m happy when you’re happy. But if you’d rather have someone fully dedicated to your project and get the VIP treatment, give me a call.