Making the transition from student films to larger budget films is HARD. There is no easy path to go from scoring films for free to making enough money to pay some of your bills each month, or even sustaining yourself full time. A lot of the traditional advice comes down to just keep at it and keep networking, and though that is good advice it can feel a little exhausting when it feels like you are repeating the same thing over and over again and barely moving the needle.

Even outside of the music niche, one of the hardest things to do when you first get into content marketing is knowing what to post and when. Sometimes it feels like you are always behind on the times, what’s being talked about, or you don’t have enough time to properly prepare for things that you want to do in a timely manner.

As a songwriter, composer, or musician in general you will likely find yourself at a point where you are releasing music. If this is your first time and don’t know where to begin, what sort of content to make, or how to spend your money this post is for you.

Last week, we looked at how to block out your schedule with the M.A.P.S. System - this week, I’d like to focus on how we prioritize...

As a freelancer and artist, it can be absolutely brutal to try and mange your schedule. Should you spend time writing music, finding work or doing social media? How do you organize your time in a way that is effective for both artistry and business. How do you determine what tasks are worth doing or how to block of your time?

Finding Work as a Composer (My Process as a Media Composer/Film Composers/Game Composer) Just released this video on our YouTube Channel,...

One of the most “annoying” parts of being an artist or musician in 2025 is the over reliance of the world on instagram and other social...

Composers very easily fall into the artist side of the art vs business divide, however having a few basic business skills and understandings can definitely help a freelance composer develop and grow their business. With that in mind, an important concept in the business world is that of “KPI’s” or Key Performance Indicators. This is any metric you are tracking to help you achieve your goals. They can be literally anything, and in fact some goals may have multiple KPI’s and so

Composers are oftentimes one of the few non-hyphenates in a film's production. Is it time for a change?

I often write about things I’m researching or experiencing as a means of clarifying my thoughts. This one is interesting because I’ve...

One of the most common pieces of advice young composers receive is “just put yourself out there!” but there’s not too many in depth...

In parts I and II of this series we’ve discussed topics such as finding work, positioning yourself, cold contacts etc. Now I think it’s...