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Hey everyone! Let’s do another Q&A today. You’ve got the questions, let’s hope I have some answers for ya. Enjoy!
0:00 Intro
0:55 Your typical day?
2:06 Do you write every day?
3:09 How do you make your living?
5:02 Which solo string/choir libraries do you use?
6:08 Do you use synths?
6:51 Personal composing workflow
7:39 Wet vs. dry, sampled vs. modelled
8:43 Preferred winds/brass configurations
10:30 When did I start making a living from composing?
12:24 Do you have a sample pack?
12:51 How to work remotely, network, getting gigs online
16:42 Are there more jobs for arrangers than composers?
17:15 When are you good enough to become professional?
18:42 Favourite books/videos for learning orchestration?
19:23 Do I use templates, and how to save RAM?
20:28 My goals for 3, 5, and 10 years?
21:42 Do I mix myself, how to train our ears, mixing with MIDI/audio
23:07 My reverb approach
24:06 Am I composing full time?
24:20 Dealing with writer’s block?
25:20 Why don’t I use Spitfire?
26:24 Where do you get your work opportunities? Should I have a website?
27:02 How old are you?
27:09 How often to compose and finish pieces as a beginner?
27:46 How to improve and get better as a composer and in your DAW?
28:41 How to translate your ideas from your head to the DAW?
30:20 How long do I spend writing a cue before it’s finished?
31:09 Do I record or export?
31:50 How to increase attack on string samples?
32:46 When did you start writing orchestral music?
33:14 Where do you look for inspiration?
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