Be persistent. Establishing yourself in this field could easily take years. Rarely will any composer get that one "big break." More often, success is built on hundreds - or thousands - of very small breaks. When I decided that I was definitely going to pursue a career as a film composer, I decided I was going to beat my head against that particular wall until something broke.
The most common reason that I turn down a film project is because of my schedule. If I can't devote the time to a score that it deserves, I'll pass. … - John Keltonic
The most common reason that I turn down a film project is because of my schedule. If I can't devote the time to a score that it deserves, I'll pass. …
- John Keltonic
Do everything you can to learn your craft. Score student films for free, attend conferences, learn music theory - do anything and everything you can. - John Keltonic
Do everything you can to learn your craft. Score student films for free, attend conferences, learn music theory - do anything and everything you can.
Before writing a single note of music, and even before the spotting session, I find it best to sit down with the director and just listen to him or h… - John Keltonic
Before writing a single note of music, and even before the spotting session, I find it best to sit down with the director and just listen to him or h…
I've been a full-time composer for many years, and I'm still learning all the time. There is always more than one musical "solution" to each movie sc… - John Keltonic
I've been a full-time composer for many years, and I'm still learning all the time. There is always more than one musical "solution" to each movie sc…
I do have a website that's updated regularly. It's a great way for potential clients to check out my work anonymously. As most of my web visitors wou… - John Keltonic
I do have a website that's updated regularly. It's a great way for potential clients to check out my work anonymously. As most of my web visitors wou…
Be persistent. Establishing yourself in this field could easily take years. Rarely will any composer get that one "big break." More often, success is… - John Keltonic
Be persistent. Establishing yourself in this field could easily take years. Rarely will any composer get that one "big break." More often, success is…
I became friends on a social basis with a music professor (Dr. Alan Stein) who took a real interest in my work. He encouraged me in countless differe… - John Keltonic
I became friends on a social basis with a music professor (Dr. Alan Stein) who took a real interest in my work. He encouraged me in countless differe…
I've been in this biz so long, it's really my reputation that brings me work. - John Keltonic
I've been in this biz so long, it's really my reputation that brings me work.
Other than a few years of piano as a kid, I don't have all that much musical training. I played piano for all the musicals in high school and was in … - John Keltonic
Other than a few years of piano as a kid, I don't have all that much musical training. I played piano for all the musicals in high school and was in …
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