The comfort zone of a composer is--you guessed it--writing music.

But the reality of making music for a living is that at least 70% of your time will be spent on non-musical tasks. That includes (but is definitely not limited to):

• Networking
• Negotiating
• Admin & Organization
• Ongoing communication with clients
• Bookkeeping
• Sending & receiving invoices

That's why today, I'm sharing...

Whether you're just getting started trying to compose for a living, or you've been doing it for decades, this book is invaluable.

I've had the privilege of speaking with Steven, and he's the real deal.

He's accomplished what many professional composers have not--maintaining a life outside of his career.

Early on, most composers jump at the chance to work any amount of...

If you asked me to recommend one book to everyone in the world--especially creative professionals--this would be it.

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - by Greg McKeown

This book taught me so many things:

• How to say "no" early and often
• How to prioritize my needs over others
• How to remove work that doesn't excite me
• How to be more productive, but less busy

I began reading...

 I'm often asked for recommendations on reading materials to improve orchestration/composition.

Honestly, I'm not a big reader of music books. I much prefer to study by listening to music I love, emulating it in a DAW, and making observations about the results.

That said, of all the music books I have read, this book is one of my favorites:

What I love about it is its ...