Bio

I’m Hilary Burt, a composer, musician, music producer and teacher based near Worthing, UK. I play flute, alto sax, and piano, and I write music for a variety of ensembles—from large jazz orchestras to smaller groups.

I studied education and music at Warwick University, then later returned to study jazz at Middlesex University as a mature student. Whilst working full-time as a primary school teacher, I spent many evenings rehearsing and performing with jazz/funk bands in London, playing flute and immersing myself in music.

I’ve composed for my own 8-piece band, ‘Hilary Burt’s Blue Calluna’, and for the Sussex Jazz Orchestra, among others. My music has been released on Spotify, iTunes, and through various UK and US sync libraries.

I’ve released two albums and continue to write and produce both for sync projects and for my own creative enjoyment.

Photo by Neil Garrett

In 2013, I took my first course in Logic Pro—and finally found a way to bring the sounds in my head into the real world.

Between 2016 and 2018, I studied courses at Berklee Online including mixing, mastering, and music production and this gave me a solid foundation and confidence in my technical skills.

I have also worked closely with sync teachers and artists who helped me further hone my production approach, deepening my understanding of crafting music that truly connects with listeners.

I now produce, mix, and master not just for myself, but for independent artists who want their music to sound professional and authentic.

My musical journey has had its twists and turns. I started playing the piano at 7 and flute a few years later, but bullying at age 13 shut down a lot of my confidence and creative expression.

I have spent years struggling with self-doubt and the feeling that I had something to say musically but was frightened of expressing it in public.

That experience is a big part of why I’m passionate about helping others—especially women—find their voice and feel creatively empowered, even if they’ve been carrying hesitation for years.

Terry Pack's Trees the unfeasibly Big Band

Terry Pack's Trees - an ensemble I played with and composed for

Whether performing live, writing for ensembles, or working with clients on their tracks, I’m still driven by the need to connect and to help both myself and others express ourselves through music—to help ideas grow into finished pieces that feel meaningful and true.

I’m especially passionate about supporting women who have plenty of ideas but find it hard to get them out, helping them find their own musical voice and confidence.

In addition to my music work, I tutor children with dyslexia — a chance to combine teaching and creativity in a truly rewarding way.

Everything I do — from composing/producing to tutoring — is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the tools and support to express who they are.