Amanda Muse is a Los Angeles–based composer whose music blends cinematic orchestration with explosive percussion, reflecting her unique background as an internationally recognized drumline performer. Her work spans film, television, and production music, with projects for Universal Music, Riot Games, and the United States Military. She has scored several critically acclaimed films, including the thriller short Long Pork, starring Lena Headey (Game of Thrones). Her music has been performed by ensembles around the world, including the U.S. Army’s West Point Band during its 2024 Labor Day concert. Drawing on her deep roots in marching band and drumline, Muse also composed and produced Epic Drumline Promos for Universal Production Music, a high-energy album blending drumline percussion with modern sound design that has been widely licensed for sports broadcasts, including NFL on FOX. In addition to her composing work, Muse is an accomplished percussionist who has performed at venues including the Hollywood Bowl, Universal Orlando, Disney World, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Miss Florida Pageant. She has recorded as a session percussionist for projects including Leo (Netflix), League of Legends (Riot Games), and CineSamples’ Drums of War, and has collaborated with composers such as Max Aruj, Mike Patti, Cody Westheimer, and Pete White. Her percussion writing has also been featured in productions for Disney Cruise Line and marching ensembles across the United States and Switzerland. Earlier in her career, Muse worked as a producer and sample developer at the virtual instrument company CineSamples, traveling internationally to record authentic instruments and contributing to major sample libraries. She has also developed custom sample instruments commissioned by composers and used on productions including the Netflix series Man on Fire. She later worked with the team at Hollywood Scoring, collaborating with Emmy-winning composers and producers on music for film, games, and live entertainment. Before moving to Los Angeles, Muse earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Carolina University, where she wrote and directed drumline performances for the university’s football program. She holds a master’s degree in Music Composition from California State University. She is the author of two books on snare drum technique, Rhythmic Muse(2018) and Foundation (2020), and was the 2018 champion of the international Hit Like A Girl percussion contest. She is an avid coffee enthusiast, always searching for the perfect home brewing method.