01 / Compose
Follow the emotional arc.
Themes, harmony, pacing, and musical worlds built around character and picture.
Film composition
Award-winning film composer + music producer
Ike
Nichols
Original scores shaped for story—and finished with a producer's command of sound.
- Disney
- NFL
- Three scoring honors
- Chicago + Los Angeles
01 / Approach
Composer instincts for story. Producer instincts for rhythm, texture, performance, and records that feel alive beyond the scene.
One creative partner from the first thematic idea through a production-ready final mix—preserving the emotional intention while reducing handoffs.
02 / Produce
Make the sound feel lived-in.
Rhythm, arrangement, performance, texture, and studio fluency carried through the final mix.
Music productionSelected production collaborations
- Cardi B
- G-Eazy
- J Balvin
- Justin Bieber
02 / Listen
Scoring reel
Cinematic cues shaped through composition, performance, and production.
03 / Selected work
Music built around the picture.
Original scoring for independent film, television, documentary, branded work, and trailers.
Film
An Electric Sleep
Original score
Film
The Last Night in Bogota
Original score
Film
Ivory and Gold
Original score
Sports
NFL Female Flag Football Theme
Original music
Studio session
04 / Process
A clear creative partner from first conversation to final mix.
- 01
Find the story
Align on character, emotion, references, and the dramatic job of the music.
- 02
Compose and produce the sound
Shape a distinct musical language through themes, arrangement, live performance, texture, and early scene sketches.
- 03
Refine to picture
Respond to notes, strengthen the arc, and carry the score through final delivery.
05 / From collaborators
The work is only as strong as the trust behind it.
“Isaiah was a joy to collaborate with. He understood the heart of the film and translated our vision into a score and sound design that carried the emotion and message beautifully. He was thoughtful, responsive to feedback, and brought ideas that elevated the film beyond what we had imagined. The music and sound truly tied the entire piece together.”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ike on two projects, and the collaboration has always been great. He’s not only talented, but genuinely cares about what he does and the people he works with. He’s thoughtful, easy to work with, and always puts real care into the work. Would definitely love to work with him again!”
06 / About
Ike Nichols is a film composer and music producer based between Chicago and Los Angeles.
His work brings cinematic storytelling together with a producer's feel for rhythm, texture, and contemporary sound. Credits span independent screen work, Disney and Radio Disney, the NFL, and production collaborations with artists including Cardi B, G-Eazy, J Balvin, and Justin Bieber.
Ike founded Kenwood Studios LLC in 2021, encompassing music publishing and recording studio work. In October 2025, he also launched BLANC SESSIONS.
Selected scoring honors Best Soundtrack for An Electric Sleep at the L.A. Sci-Fi & Horror Festival; Best Score for Number 14 at the Madonie Film Festival in Sicily; and Best Score for A Killer Service at Austin Action Fest & Market.
Whether the story needs restraint, scale, tension, or warmth, Ike builds a musical world that belongs to the film.
Tell me about your project
07 / Check availability
Have a story that needs its sound?
Share the project, timeline, and what the music needs to accomplish. A short outline is enough to begin.
ikenicholsmusic@gmail.com