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With just one week left until my Orchestral Mockup Fundamentals course release date, I thought I'd share a little preview from...
My parents recently got a chance to hear a piece from a live recording session I had with a full orchestra.
After listening, my Mom asked...
I finally got the chance to see Oppenheimer in theaters a few weeks ago, and was quite literally blown away by the incredible score composed by...
The irony of full-time creative work is that many people pursue them to escape a 9-5 and do what they love…
…only to work twice as...
Having trouble focusing on composing or creating? Here are a few ways to help make it easier:
Turn Everything Off
Nothing is more invasive than...
It's tough to make money making music.
Here's some harsh truths about why you might not be getting hired (yet):
You're not skilled enough.
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When a potential client says any of these three phrases, be very cautious about taking them on. They're common traps to make you feel...
The Building Blocks of Great Melodies
To write a melody that your audience will remember, you need to know the 3 basic ingredients of many great...
Per Hour, Minute, or Project?
The Problem with Hourly
Hourly pricing in the creative space presents two problems.
Firstly, a client...
I've been making YouTube videos for over 15 years. I started my channel in 2006, beginning with piano covers and slowly shifting to educative...