How A Pocket Notebook Makes Me A Better Composer

I’m a sucker for a good quality pocket notebook. In this post I’ll share how I use it to capture ideas away from the studio and how it keeps my creativity safe from distractions.

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From TAXI Rejections to Published Music: Why I Stopped Composing Alone

After multiple TAXI rejections, I had to ask myself: "Am I really good enough to do this?" Here's how I stopped trying to figure it out alone and found the mentors who helped me get published placements earning real money.

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Become A Media Composer Without Breaking The Bank

Becoming a professional media composer is expensive. Before you drop thousands of dollars outfitting your home studio, consider beginning your composer journey on a simple iPad using GarageBand or Logic Pro for iPad.

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5 Files That Ended My Music Production Perfectionism

Here's how I adapted a project management technique I used for 30 years in the tech industry to music production so I can finish tracks faster and with less stress.

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How To Finally Learn Modes (They're Not Scary)

This is how I learned the seven music modes in a way that actually makes sense, along with downloadable audio files and DAW screenshots of each.

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