John Konopka at the piano
Emmy® Award-Winning Composer & Mixing Engineer

John
Konopka

Shaping sound, crafting emotion

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Emmy® Award-Winning
About

I'm an Emmy® award-winning film composer and mixing engineer who specializes in blending the sonic elements of a recording into a cohesive, professional sound.

With a finely tuned ear and years behind the board, I aim beyond balancing levels — I work to shape the emotional impact of every element so the mix itself becomes part of the story.

Let me take your music to the next level.

Emmy®
Award-Winning Film Composer
10+
Years of Experience
Indie & Film
Primary Specialization
Works

A selection of projects I've had the privilege of engineering.

Film Scores

From Emmy-winning documentaries to festival-selected short films — music composed and mixed for the screen.

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Tidepools
Mixing Engineer · Marius D'Gasco

A feature film directed by Marius D'Gasco that premiered at the European Film Market (EFM) and is included in the Cannes Market Catalog 2026. John served as mixing engineer on this internationally recognized project.

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EFM · Cannes 2026
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Triumph of the Heart
Arranger / Composer — Featured Track · 2025

The story of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Auschwitz. John mixed the featured track "I Triumph Still" performed by Cimorelli for this acclaimed theatrical release, which opened to standing ovations nationwide.

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Theatrical Release
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Harleyville
Film Composer · Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

Selected for the Best Shorts competition at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, one of the most prestigious short documentary showcases in the country. John composed the complete score for this celebrated short film.

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Big Sky Best Shorts
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Shepherd in Winter
Film Composer · Vermont Public / PBS · 2024

A documentary portrait of Middlebury farmer and author Don Mitchell, premiering at the 22nd Indy Film Fest. Described by the director as a score that turned "a solid film into a whole film."

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Indy Film Fest '24
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Celebrating the Comeback of the Burning River
Film Composer · PBS · 2019

An Emmy® Award-winning PBS documentary chronicling the environmental revival of the Cuyahoga River. John composed the full score, earning the Emmy® for Best Topical Documentary.

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Emmy® Winner
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Allies Left Behind
Film Composer · Wolv Media

A documentary produced by Wolv Media examining the stories of allies left behind following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. John composed the full original score.

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Documentary
Services

Every sound has a story. My job is to make sure yours is told with clarity, depth, and intention.

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Mixing

Blending every element of your recording into a balanced, professional whole — preserving the emotion while refining the detail.

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Film Composition

Original scores crafted to serve the story — from delicate acoustic textures to sweeping orchestral arrangements.

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Sonic Direction

Bringing vision and cohesion to your project from the ground up, shaping the overall sound before a single fader is moved.

Reviews
5.0
★★★★★
110 reviews · 88 verified

"If you're looking for someone who not only knows cinematic music, but also understands everything between the lines, it's John. I haven't found a more humble and musically talented person on SoundBetter."

Karolina N. ✦ Verified

"John is an excellent engineer and really kind human being. He has brought my songs to another level with his mixing, and has been very responsive with the song revisions. I would 100% recommend him."

Jordi Corbalán ✦ Verified

"John was extremely professional, helpful, and prompt. I was on a very tight schedule but John helped me meet the deadline with time to spare. The mix came out even better than I imagined — he really took the track to the next level."

Dong K. ✦ Verified

"A very creative and empathetic young man who manages to preserve the spirit of the song and the author's imprint and yet take the result to a new level. I definitely recommend it."

Karolina N. ✦ Verified

"John is so professional and such a kind man. He found time to spend with me on my first short movie soundtrack production and provided extremely helpful insights. Definitely someone I want to keep working with. Super recommended."

Angelo Iossa ✦ Verified

"Amazing mix and master work! John makes everything sound so crisp and clean! One of the best mixing engineers on this platform!"

Burkay D. ✦ Verified

"John worked with me on a demanding music project with a short deadline and delivered an outstanding mix. He is extremely musical and has a unique talent for blending electronic dance music with orchestral sounds."

Simon Hafner ✦ Verified

"I couldn't have had a better experience working with John. He did an amazing job on my mix, taking what was basically a home recording and making it sound great. He's super professional, very responsive, and most importantly, just a great dude."

Jesper A. ✦ Verified

"John was awesome and very helpful through the whole process. I'm a beginner at production and he took the time to help me every way he could and made my track sound much more balanced. Highly recommended!"

Devin C. ✦ Verified

"Incredibly friendly, responsive, and does excellent work. Would recommend a million times."

Tyler ✦ Verified

"First time working with John was an absolute pleasure. He took the time to understand the overall sound I was looking for and made sure he got it right. I highly recommend John for your mastering needs."

Jamie H. ✦ Verified

"John was easy to work with and to communicate with — he made my final mix sound perfect!"

Sarah C. ✦ Verified

"John did a killer job, and I have every intention of working with him again. I'd recommend him for his quick turnaround, experience, great communication, and very competitive price."

Kristoph J. ✦ Verified

"I worked with John on the mastering of my EP. This was just the perfect final touch my tracks needed in order to be ready for streaming. Thank you!"

Alexandre C. ✦ Verified

"I loved talking to John — he's very kind, down to earth, and outgoing. If you are looking for someone who helps your vision come true, he's the person to go to."

Lucero G. ✦ Verified

"It was an absolutely phenomenal experience working with John. He really took an art-first approach to the song and was able to maintain its integrity while highlighting its intricacies. I highly recommend him for his great communication, flexibility, and artistry!"

Justice S. ✦ Verified

"John's work far exceeded our expectations! He managed to give our songs spatiality, creating the perfect atmosphere — working especially on low frequencies that now sound deep and defined but never intrusive. His precision and punctuality make our collaboration even better."

Enzo F. ✦ Verified

"SoundBetter gave me the opportunity to meet great professionals such as John, helping me take my track to the next level. Thank you for the great work on my track's mastering!"

Alexandre C. ✦ Verified

"This is the second mastering I have made with John for my neoclassical electro track. Still very happy with the final product!"

Alexandre C. ✦ Verified

"John mastered my 3-song EP. He understood exactly what I needed, walked me through his process and got to work right away. Working with John was honestly a dream and I couldn't be happier. Can't wait for the next collab!"

Mow Mow ✦ Verified

57 musicians · 108 projects · 33 cities · 13 countries

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Mixing demos across four genres — press play and hear the difference.

Indie / Pop / Folk
EDM / Hip-Hop
Soundtrack / Score
Classical
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