Composer Stories

Hey! Last week we had the privilege of welcoming a number of new subscribers to Protege as BETA testers for a new batch of content. This podcast isn't directly about that but what came of the call was a great discussion about trailer work, production tips and all kinds of other chat that I think as listeners of this podcast you'll pick up some great tips along the way. Enjoy! To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​ Follow us on social media to stay up to date!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protegeschoolofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/protegeschool_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_VASYWioyv9j3QLXV8CzQ

In this episode Guy talks about receiving feedback. Whether we like it or not the reality is that at some point in our career as a music composer we are going to have feedback sent to us on our music. It is our job has professionals to react to this feedback and deliver a version of our music that suits the needs of the client. I hope this episode helps you along that path! To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​ Follow us on social media to stay up to date!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protegeschoolofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/protegeschool_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_VASYWioyv9j3QLXV8CzQComposer: Sean LatinoTracks: Queen Sacrifice & Jane DoePublisher: Blue Pearl Creative

PP 019 - Meet The Masterclass (Scott Leach)Join your host Sean Latino as he chats with Scott Leach about his experiences as a composer, his journey into the world of media composition and his experiences with the Protege Masterclass. To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​ Follow us on social media to stay up to date!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protegeschoolofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/protegeschool_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_VASYWioyv9j3QLXV8CzQComposer: Sean LatinoTracks: Queen Sacrifice & Jane DoePublisher: Blue Pearl Creative

In this episode we jump back into the conversation from last week. This time Guy covers his journey over the years through sync licensing, how's best to develop and maintain working relationships and Protege School. If you're brand new to this industry I hope you find some great insight within this episode and if you're a seasoned pro I hope you can relate to some of the stories and enjoy the chat! Enjoy!If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this episode we take a snippet from a chat with a new team member at Protege, Vicki Roberts. She wanted to know what my role was within the industry and the conversation took us to all kinds of areas but one part i want to share with you guys is this section about dealing with anxiety as a composer, along with a few other little bits ;) I hope you enjoy this podcast! Enjoy!If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

This week we dive into another episode from our "Meet The Masterclass" series, where we chat to past and present members of the Protege Masterclass and get to know them a little better. Sean Latino, who is also a past student, interviews Algernon Van Peel in this episode. Algernon's creativity and ability is absolutely outstanding and I'm so pleased he agreed to join us for an episode! Enjoy! If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

This week we revealed the brief for our masterclass as being 'Collaboration'. One of a few courses that aren't based around a genre but more around an action. This week they're going to be teaming up with one of their fellow students to create a track. I thought it was a great subject to talk about on this podcast as it's something we'll all do, or have done, in some form during our career. So I hope you enjoy this podcast and maybe the tips in here will help build the next star trailer duo! If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this episode we revisit some of our past episodes. Looking back I realised our first episode aired in May 2020, so with our 2 year anniversary creeping up i thought it was worth looking back in prep for something a bit special coming soon! Order of guest clips are as follows: James Murray (Black Hydra)Lincoln Jaeger Phil Lober Cody Still Enjoy! If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

This week listen in as our host runs through the fundamentals of putting together a sound design track intended for use within horror trailers.  In this run through he also uses sounds exclusively from Mammoth Audio's "Tank" sample pack and "Density" sample instrument. Check out Mammoth Audio here: https://mammoth-audio.myshopify.com/If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

Happy 2022!A New Year always brings new challenges and goals. We're constantly fed information online about goal setting and having your ‘best' year. Sometimes that can feel like what you set yourself either isn't enough or you end up setting your expectations way to high, which inevitably leads to disappointment and frustration.This episode I talk about my experience with setting goals and what I feel are good methods to achieving fulfilling but achievable goals. It's a skill in itself and one that needs practicing to develop. If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

Join your host Sean Latino as he chats with the super cool David Kafka about his experiences as a composer, his journey into the world of media composition and what's next for this amazing composer. Composer: Sean LatinoTracks: Queen Sacrifice & Jane DoePublisher: Blue Pearl Creative To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​ Follow us on social media to stay up to date!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protegeschoolofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/protegeschool_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_VASYWioyv9j3QLXV8CzQ

This week on The Protege Podcast, join your host Sean Latino as he chats with Masterclass graduate Jared Marchman.   Sean and Jared talk about his journey as a composer, his expansion into the world of media composition and Jared's experience as a member of the Protege Masterclass. Composer: Sean LatinoTracks: Queen Sacrifice & Jane DoePublisher: Blue Pearl Creative To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​ Follow us on social media to stay up to date!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protegeschoolofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/protegeschool_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_VASYWioyv9j3QLXV8CzQ

It's that time of year again!  Holiday music can be a really smart addition to your catalogue.  In this episode of the Protege Podcast, Guy talks about licensing original Christmas music and Christmas covers!Guy shares information on when you should you start producing a Christmas album.  Who would be interested in it?  What is the process?  What Christmas songs can you cover without infringing on copyrights?Thank you to each of you for listening this year - have a wonderful holiday season and we'll see you early next year!If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

As promised, this week on The Protege Podcast Guy finishes up answering questions from the Protege Masterclass.Just like the first two rounds, this final one is full of useful information about sync and composition for everyone!Please enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Protege and Blue Pearl Creative!If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this episode of The Protege Podcast, Guy continues with his discussion from last week, answering questions asked by current members of the Protege Masterclass about sync licensing.Because the response was so overwhelming,  this is Part 2 of Guy answering those questions - Part 3 to come... This episode has loads of useful information for just about anyone interesting in sync licensing.  Enjoy!If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this episode of The Protege Podcast, Guy asked current members of the Protege Masterclass for questions they have about sync licensing.The response was overwhelming!  So this is Part 1 of Guy answering those questions - Part 2 to come...  So many of the questions we got were similar - so this episode is full of useful information for just about anyone interesting in sync licensing.If you have other questions for Guy, composers you'd like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this episode Guy talks to Sean Latino. Sean is an incredible composer, talented engineer, Protege producer and community manager. We talk about his back story, what got him into music licensing, mixing tracks and how to make space for your main output and how playing the long game in this industry will really benefit you! If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

There are so many steps and industry professionals that will bend their ears around a track that has the potential to be used in their Trailer, TV or Advertising campaign. What makes this industry so hard is that you don't just have to impress one person. You have to impress a series of people from multiple companies before you get that wonderful email or phone call telling you that you just landed a sync. The good news is that there's so much media being created now that the chances of everybody living in a happy wonderland with lots of syncs is not out of the question. If you can consistently write great music and be reliable there is a place for any composer who wants to enter this industry. This episode focuses on the different stages of getting your music placed. Enjoy! If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

Join your host Sean Latino as he chats with the wonderful Oliver Gardner about his experiences as a composer and reflects on his time as part of the Protege Masterclass. Although we had many technical difficulties whilst recording this podcast we did have a blast as I'm sure you'll hear.Composer: Sean LatinoTracks: Queen Sacrifice & Jane DoePublisher: Blue Pearl CreativeTo find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​ Follow us on social media to stay up to date!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protegeschoolofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/protegeschool_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_VASYWioyv9j3QLXV8CzQ

This week we're doing something a little bit different. I'm going to run through a track that has had a number of placements but most recently was placed in entirety on the new Netflix series trailer, Hellbound. This track is a great example of using many of the same methods a lot of composers use but because of the way it's structured means that it becomes incredibly useful for editors in trailer structure. If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

Maximising your Creativity. Easier said than done but once you become mindful of what keeps your head in that place where you can be more efficient with your work then you truly are on your way to getting the most out of your writing sessions and down time. This isn't just about working every hour of every day and night and bashing out tunes. This is about knowing when to stop, when to eat, when to drink, when to play Playstation and when to go out for a walk. Whatever it is that opens your mind up to a more positive environment is exactly the place you need to put yourself in more to get the most out of your writing sessions. I hope you enjoy this very first episode of the ‘Protege Podcast'! If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

Is this the end for Composer Stories?Well - not really... (but we got your attention, right?!)In this "final" episode of Composer Stories, Guy talks about the future of this podcast, what to expect in upcoming episodes and how the new podcast, "The Protege Podcast," will include all the great material you've come to love plus many amazing additions that we have in store for you.Give this episode a quick listen and get ready for the first episode of The Protege Podcast which begins next week, in all the same places you get this podcast!If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this episode we talk about what is trailer structure and how it works inside of a real life trailer. The example is an upcoming Netflix spot called ‘Hellbound'. This one was one of those wonderful moments where the editor used my entire track to cover all 3 acts. Which made this a great example for this episode! If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this special episode of Composer Stories, Vik Gudi takes up the interviewer's chair for another edition of "Sync Stories".  And in this episode, Vik is joined by the legendary music supervisor: Sergio Pimentel.Sergio is the founder of his new venture, Synchronicity Music and has a CV filled with the top names in games and music including Sony Playstation, Activision, Big Sync Music and Ninja Tune.Vik and Sergio discuss how he got involved in music and music licensing, the many roles Sergio has worked in over his 22-year career and he shares some enlightening and entertaining placement stories.  Sergio also shares some priceless advice for aspiring composers!If you have any questions, composers you'd like interviewed or would like us to cover something on the podcast please feel free to email us: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

This is a question that keeps coming up. ‘Should you focus on Quality or Quantity in the world of production music?'In this podcast I talk about this age old question that comes up on a weekly basis. Quality is going to set you apart from the crowd while Quantity will maximise your chances of getting a hit. Composers can follow the extreme of either path or find themselves somewhere in the middle. I focus on using a bit of both and have found the balance of delivering the best tracks I can submit in a short amount of time to be both artistically satisfying and financially rewarding. Having a short amount of time to finish a track means you have to focus on what's going to sell your track most effectively. What key elements are going to put your idea across in the most dramatic and impressive way. I hope you enjoy this podcast! Guy If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

Hello and welcome to another Composer Stories Podcast! This one's slightly different. It's a walkthrough of me writing a full horror cue and has a relative video to go with it that you can also watch in the link below. This is generally how I go about writing a lot of my sound design cues but in this one I focus entirely on using Mammoth Audios, ‘Density' sample instrument and ‘Tank' sample pack. Hope you enjoy! Watch the video here: TANK - Writing a Horror Track ON THE FLYIf you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this episode of Composer Stories, we share with you the audio of our first Masterclass group meeting of the 2021 school year!We are so excited to get started creative fantastic library music this year!   What you'll hear this week is some of the information about the course before the classes begin.  It's a nice window into what goes on all year at Protege and we're thrilled to be able to publish this... Normally, only enrolled students have access to these.Hope you enjoy!If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school

In this week's episode I wanted to focus on what has been a huge part of my, Rich and Vik's last year. The Protege Masterclass. I wanted to reflect on all the things that went on in the year just gone and take some time to fully acknowledge just how well our first masterclass did! I pair my own thoughts with some thoughts of our students from the year just finished, which leads nicely into our second ever masterclass starting at the end of next week! We only have a couple of spaces left and once those spots are filled we will close applications until next year! If you're interested you can fill out your application below and schedule a call with myself, Vik, Rich or Shane! https://www.theprotege.school/protege-application-pageIf you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school

This week is an incredibly special episode. Earlier in the year Richard Schrieber, Vikram Gudi and I met up to plan our year to come. We covered everything from the music we were going to write to the plan for our year with Protégé. We found ourselves having some amazing conversations and at one point in particular I decided to put a mic up so we could record some of what we were talking about. This is the second part of the two parter where Vik and Rich talk about the importance of sustaining a mutually respectful relationship. How their relationship of composer to producer built into owning a company together and what their successes were along the way. If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

This week is an incredibly special episode. Earlier in the year myself, Richard Schrieber and Vikram Gudi met up to action plan our year to come. We covered everything from the music we were going to write to the plan for our year with Protégé. We found ourselves having some amazing conversations and at one point in particular I decided to put a mic up so we could record some of what we were talking about.   This first part of a two-part episode focuses heavily on the advantages of building up successful working relationships. Rich and Vik have built an incredibly profitable partnership but to really maximize your opportunities within the industry it's not as simple as just finding the people that make you the most money! This industry is part of a long old game. You have to build genuine friendships with the right people that fit your personality and work ethic. Finding those people is just the starting point. Nurturing the right relationships for you is the real trick.   I hope you enjoy this episode!  If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

We've had a couple of weeks off from the podcast while I got married to my wonderful partner, Kate. Marriage is a lifelong commitment - and just like in the trailer/library music world you have to commit yourself to it fully if you want to succeed.  The weekend just gone has inspired this week's topic and it's such an important thing to keep in mind when working on your music and working with publishers.  Committing to sounds and moving on with tracks is an incredibly important key to writing consistently licensable music.In this episode I talk through all the advantages of committing to all aspects of your career.If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this week's episode of Composer Stories we talk to  Shane Farnan, musician, composer and member of the team at the Protege School and Blue Pearl publishing.We talk about Shane's background and the his path to becoming part of the Protege team with Guy, Vik & Rich.Then we discuss writing processes, referencing, solutions to some common problems we face when composing and of course, a chat about favorite plugins and libraries!If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

How to increase your chances of getting picked up by music libraries and publishers is a question that seems to come up on a daily basis. While there are no strict rules on how to network with potential colleagues and clients there are some absolute 'no no's' and some things that go a long way to give you a big old thumbs up. What it really boils down to is making sure you know who you're contacting. Address them personally and avoid generic emails. Plan your submissions carefully and make sure your catering to the needs of a specific library you want to work with. You can ask yourself these questions:What do you see this library regularly releasing?Do you have knowledge on the types of composers they sign up?How many albums do they release a year and in what genres do they release?Can you offer them something unique? In this episode and I share with you everything I know about getting your foot in the door with the right libraries. Libraries that don't just accept your tracks but get your tracks placed on Trailers, TV and Advertising and get you paid! If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

In this week's episode of Composer Stories we talk to Rory Cairnduff, sync and licensing manager at Elephant music and an incredibly respected composer in his own right. We cover his custom work on the new Rainbow Six trailer in great detail, his experience writing music for indie films and composing for his football team of choice: Glasgow Rangers! As with a lot of these podcasts we go deep into his process, workflow and mindset. What Rory brings is an incredible amount of inside knowledge on what it's like dealing with music supervisors, editors and clients while coming from the mindset of a composer.If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/  

It's so exciting to be back after a long extended break. Things may have been quiet with the podcast this year but The Protégé school and Blue Pearl Music Library has been in full swing. We're coming to the end of our first year and it's been an incredible experience for everybody involved. The students have risen to the challenges we've thrown at them and myself, Vik and Rich have taken a lot from what has been an incredible year with an incredible group of composers. Protégé and Blue Pearl has been expanding with Shane Farnan being at the forefront of helping steer the ship in the right direction.   It's also been a great year so far for me personally. I've moved house, been blessed with a good number of awesome placements and plenty of music has been written!   It's the right time to get this podcast back up and running. We've got some AWESOME chats lined up over the coming months.   If you have any questions, composers you'd like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school  If you would like to apply to be in the coming year of the Protégé Masterclass then you can follow this link to fill out your application: https://protege.school/lp/protege-master-class/ 

This week on the Composer Stories podcast: Christmastime Is Here!In honor of the holidays, Guy spends some time this episode talking about producing cover versions of classic Christmas music. When should you start producing an album? Who would be interested in it? What is the process? What Christmas songs can you cover without infringing on copyrights?Guy talks about all that and more - even a musical demo or two in Logic!Thanks to you all for listening this year - have a safe and happy holiday season and we'll see you early next year!Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

Hello and welcome to another Composer Stories podcast! This week we talk to Simon Haglund. If you've heard any of his music you know exactly who wrote it the minute you hear it start. He has developed a unique sound and we talk about the advantages of being unique in an industry where it's so hard to put your own stamp on things. He gives us some cheeky hidden features of a couple of sound toys plugins and some of his production secrets as well some pointers on how to continue to get work when so many composers are after those spots with publishers. Be original, work hard and be reliable. That sums up what we talk about in this podcast and it really is a must listen if you're wanting to break into the world of music licensing and trailer music. Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

This is an incredibly special one, we're not going to hear from one guest, not two guests but 11 of the most successful working composers in the trailer music and music licensing business today. It's the aftermath of Black Friday and it's a chance for us to buy all the plugins and gear that we've wanted at HUGE discounts. Here's a full list of who we're going to hear from today! Kent CarterSimon HaaglundSergiu MuresanJoël DolliéAaron HarrisRichard SchrieberShane FarnanEspen HaagensliMichael MaasJames MurrayCody StillThat is some pedigree and I'm hugely grateful of such a wonderful community we all work in. This is a huge amount of insight from some of the front runners in our industry. Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

Hello and welcome to another Composer Stories Podcast, brought to you by Protege! Today we're talking to Ash Cutler. He's an incredible mix and master engineer but also an incredible composer and live performer. He's performed all over the world with a highlight being a year ago supporting Bon Jovi on his recent cruise live show. When he's not performing he composes for various libraries and makes a majority of his living producing artists, mixing and mastering. We talk about:-His musical background -Ash's approach to mixing a track-His DAW-What his favourite Plugins are -What he looks for in a mix -Common errors he hears in other people's mixes -What are the most important things when approaching a mix Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

In this weeks episode we talk to the amazing Matthew Cotterill. He's an incredible producer, engineer and composer. He's seen placements on the global rugby world up advertisements as well as a gigantic list of mixing and mastering credits. - Finding your own feet in the industry - The advantages of being a chameleon - Mixing in the box- Outboard gear- UAD interfaces and plugins - Outboard gear emulations: There own things or should they be exact replicas? Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

This weeks episode of the 'Composer Stories' podcast taps back into some of the best highlights from mixing engineers, Jöel Dollié and Chuck Creese. This episode covers:- Mastering the Low End -How to use sidechain compression and when NOT to use it-Multiband compression -Gain Staging They go into so much detail and cover all aspect surrounding these topics as well as traversing other topics that are related. This is the first of a topic specific highlight special and it's such a great way to pick out the key points made within these lengthy podcasts. If you want to dive in further you can listen to Jöel's and Chuck's full podcast form earlier in the year. Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

This weeks podcast our host, Guy Jones, talks to Owain North. He has years of experience in music production, engineering and studio building. He recently had a track placed on the Netflix TV film, 365 DNI/365 Days which has since hit well over 2 million listens on Spotify. We talk about:- the best way to set up your room for monitoring-how much should you spend on monitoring?-Importance of great headphones in home studios-mic choice -advantage of using preamps rather than plugin emulations -Owain's favourite gear -Owain's favourite plugins Owain has a vast amount of knowledge on how to set up a room and has many years of experience both working with outboard and mixing in the box. He doesn't favour one or the other but simply embraces the advances in modern technology while recognising the advantages of outboard gear and real circuits driving into your recording software! Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

"Why take breaks if you love your work? For the love of your work take a break" This is such an incredible piece of advise that at some point in your professional career you will have to put into practice. Nobody can sustain the same level of max creativity every hour of every day. If you find yourself doing that it's important to stop, take stock and make sure your still putting out your best material. If it's not your best material or you're not ENJOYING your work then it's time to take a break. It's a discipline, it's a skill and in this episode our host, Guy Jones, talks about his experience as a full time composer and how taking regular breaks has impacted his workflow, creativity and state of mind. - Taking Breaks - Maximise your creativity Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

In this episode we talk to the amazing Marc Halls. An amazing composer based in Chelmsford, Essex. He's been working in the library music industry for a number of years and puts his focus into doing what he does best, vocals. Whether it's adding vocal FX, full lyrical pop vocals or simple vocal stacking for background vocals he knows how to use his voice to bring a track to life. This is a fantastic episode where he puts his focus on giving you pointers as to how you can use your own vocals to enhance your tracks. Put confidence issues aside and take in what info Marc has to offer you. You don't have to be a great singer to add your own vocals! Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

This is a fantastic chat with an incredible library composer and mixing engineer/producer, Chuck Creese.His background involves playing in successful touring metal band, Burning Skies. In this chat we go into a lot of mixing details and go through Chuck's favourite tools to make the best mix. -In depth mixing techniques -Favourite sample libraries -Favourite plugins -How to balance low end - The importance of gain staginghttps://www.chuckcreese.comCheck out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

In this episode our host, Guy Jones, looks back on 3 of our passed guests and picked out some of his favourite highlights. Amazing insight in this one from Cody Still, James Murray and Phil Lober. They talk about:-How to be most creative while working to tight deadlines-What to expect from Custom/Bespoke work-Write with the trailer/advertising/tv editors in mind -Cody's favourite Brass samples-The advantage of recording your own samples with Phil Lober-Balancing Library and Custom work-Leaving your full time job to become a full time composer Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

Hello and welcome to another 'Composer Stories' PodcastToday your host, Guy Jones, is going to tell you his story. He's worked in the world of music licensing for around 7 years and has had many placements across Trailers, TV and Advertising (DC Doom Patrol, Bad Santa 2, Under the Eiffel Tower, Lying and Stealing)He talks about his journey through treating music licensing as a 'side gig' to his transition into being a full time composer. He shares stories of some of the mistakes he made a long the way, some of his successes and what it really takes to develop relationships in the industry that can aid a sustainable and full time career. https://www.guyjonesmusicproductions.co.ukCheck out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

Eric Kalver is a music supervisor for Activision. His most recent work was supervising all the music on the remake of Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1 + 2. For all you 90's kids you know the significance of this! Huge game with a HUGE soundtrack. Vik takes the reigns with this one. They talk about what a music supervisors role is, what the differences are for a music supervisor in different industries like advertising and video games. This I such a great chat with an incredibly talented man! Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

This episode is a really special one! Our host, Guy Jones, talks to Martyn Corbet and Murugan Thiruchelvum about what it is to build a successful writing collaboration. They go into detail, using years of experience in the industry, as to what makes a partnership successful and what you can and can't expect from working with someone else creatively. Funnily enough speed is not often the answer. It can sometimes take longer for two talented composers to reach a point where they're BOTH happy. However, Martyn and Murugan seem to think that's where the magic of collaborations is born. Two heads are better than one, or more precisely, four ears are better than two! We hope you enjoy this podcast! Check out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

This weeks podcast we talk to Sergiu Muresan. Based in Transylvania, Romania he quit his job in pharmacy and dove straight into music licensing and trailer music. This risk paid off and now Sergiu has music on a huge list of trailers such as Fantasy Island, Candy Man, The First Purge, Battlefield V, Us and Jurassic World. He talks about how the art of patience can have an incredibly positive impact on your workflow. Take out the pressure that you put on yourself and creativity can truly flow. https://sergiumuresan.comCheck out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.

This podcast is a fantastic talk with the brilliant, Alex Condliffe. He's a diploma graded pianist who has been in production and sync licensing for 4 years. His music has been included on feature films such as the Netflix release, 365 DNI and trailers such as Beautiful Boy and Andi Mack. We also talk about how Alex gained over 2 million streams on Spotify and 1.5 million views on Youtube, with just ONE track. We talk about:-How to make yourself indispensable, thus getting you a continuous stream of work. -How going through his instrument grades has had a positive impact on his composition -The world of writing K-pop, Edm and Hip Hop -How knowledge of classical music can impact all genres! -Production music tips -Composition tips -How Alex got 2 million + streams on Spotify and 1.5 million views on youtube on just ONE track. For more information about Alex, please visit https://www.alexcondliffemusic.comCheck out https://protege.school/ to try a free music production course from Protege.