What's the dream job for a composer after their college and university studies? @saadhaddadmusic shares what a complete musical life looks like after his undergraduate and graduate studies from USC, Julliard, and Columbia University. See what a "pro composer" does in day-to-day life and what you can do to level up as a beginner.
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🎹 Who Am I:
I'm Carlos, a freelance composer and music student. I currently am studying music composition for my Master's degree at Michigan State University and I create insightful videos on both composing, music, and more. Learn about me or contact me at https://carloslalonde.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - How Did You Get a Start as a Professional Composer?
09:05 - What's Your Educational Background?
11:14 - Who Was Your Biggest Mentor?
13:21 - How Do You Choose The Music You Create?
15:26 - Do You Reset After Writing a Piece?
17:00 - What Does a Day In Your Life Look Like?
18:15 - Is There an Annual Cycle to Your Work?
19:41 - What's The Most Enjoyable Part of Your Job?
24:01 - Do You Enjoy The Business Side of Composing?
25:35 - Do You Have Trouble Generating New Ideas?
27:31 - Any Advice For Younger Composers?
28:48 - What Do You Say Yes To?
29:50 - Recap/Outro