Musical Problem-Solver LLC — The skilled solutions you seek.

serving your

musical vision

Individualized solutions for composers, studios, and attorneys

Musical Problem-Solver LLC is a boutique music services and consulting organization founded by award-winning conductor, orchestrator, and forensic musicologist Geoffrey Pope.

He brings a level of formal training that is unusual in today’s commercial music industry, holding degrees in composition and conducting from USC, UCLA, and the Eastman School of Music. Dr. Pope builds upon this foundation with significant industry and forensic musicology experience to help composers and studios achieve the musical outcomes they seek.

More About Geoffrey Pope

Areas of Service

Forensic Musicology and Research

Music copyright infringement risk assessment, temp track matters, historical and public domain research, digital audio investigation, and more—a due diligence emphasis with litigation experience. Read more.

Conducting

Great music deserves the best from the orchestra—achieve superlative sound and save precious studio time with an experienced session and classical conductor musicians trust. Read more.

Orchestration

Deep knowledge of ensembles, proven efficiency and flexibility on tight deadlines, and many years of work in the studios—your vision and budget are honored on scoring stages worldwide. Read more.

Other Services

Additional areas include score supervision, punch and streamer prep, and coaching simulated on-screen performance. Read more.

As a conductor

“Geoffrey’s superb and detailed musicianship has led to some of our best recordings.
My orchestra and clients enjoy working with him frequently as a guest conductor.”

—Bálint Sapszon, CEO
Budapest Scoring

As a musicologist

“Geoffrey was an absolute joy to work with! He was thorough with his research, provided a detailed breakdown to us for our project, and always responded with a prompt, positive response. I would highly recommend working with him.”

—Andrew Weaver, music supervisor
Triple Threat Supervision

“Geoffrey is among the brightest musicians I know in the business today.”

Carlos Rafael Rivera, composer
The Queen’s Gambit, Godless, Department Q