Glory St. Germain is the founder and CEO of Ultimate Music Theory, a TEDx Speaker, an international bestselling author with over fifty books, a host of global music teachers summits, and an expert coach &amp; creator of the UMTC Elite Educator Program. Her passion for teaching excellence sets a new standard of achievement in music theory education. Through her online courses, memberships, and trainings she helps teachers elevate their income, impact their teaching, and grow their expert music teaching business.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.     Piano teacher, entrepreneur, and founder of Ultimate Music Theory Glory St. Germain joins Garrett Hope and Dr. Heidi Kay Begay to discuss the Ultimate Music Business Summit and why you ARE a business. Websites:  ultimatemusictheory.com    Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

Glory St. Germain is the founder and CEO of Ultimate Music Theory, a TEDx Speaker, an international bestselling author with over fifty books, a host of global music teachers summits, and an expert coach &amp; creator of the UMTC Elite Educator Program. Her passion for teaching excellence sets a new standard of achievement in music theory education. Through her online courses, memberships, and trainings she helps teachers elevate their income, impact their teaching, and grow their expert music teaching business.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.steinberg.net/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. Piano teacher, entrepreneur, and founder of Ultimate Music Theory Glory St. Germain joins Garrett Hope and Dr. Heidi Kay Begay to discuss the Ultimate Music Business Summit and why you ARE a business. Websites: <ul> <li><a href="https://ultimatemusictheory.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ultimatemusictheory.com</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://www.studio184.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Studio184</a>.

Glory St. Germain on Why You ARE a Business

Chris Alvarado

Luthier, singer-songwriter, and business owner Chris Alvarado makes finely-crafted boutique guitars in the Florida panhandle. After serving in the military, Chris became one of the most in-demand performers along Florida's Emerald Coast. He now runs Driftwood Guitars full-time and creates regular content for YouTube.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.     Luthier, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and business owner Chris Alvarado discusses how making art is running a business, how to raise your rates, and how to be successful as an artist and with money. This is part two of two. Topics discussed in these episodes:  Chris' portfolio Diversifying your income stream Don't just rely on the one thing YouTube &amp; content creation The mental roadblock The holistic approach Garrett's Venn diagram Making art is still running a business Being successful &amp; famous Why go to Berklee? Selling out Money &amp; success Knowing you can figure it out is a skill to develop Forming your business Raising your rates Surround yourself with business owners Just do it YouTube  Websites:  www.driftwoodguitars.com Driftwood Guitars YouTube Channel    Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

Luthier, singer-songwriter, and business owner Chris Alvarado makes finely-crafted boutique guitars in the Florida panhandle. After serving in the military, Chris became one of the most in-demand performers along Florida's Emerald Coast. He now runs Driftwood Guitars full-time and creates regular content for YouTube.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.steinberg.net/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. Luthier, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and business owner Chris Alvarado discusses how making art is running a business, how to raise your rates, and how to be successful as an artist and with money. This is part two of two. Topics discussed in these episodes: <ul> <li>Chris' portfolio</li> <li>Diversifying your income stream</li> <li>Don't just rely on the one thing</li> <li>YouTube &amp; content creation</li> <li>The mental roadblock</li> <li>The holistic approach</li> <li>Garrett's Venn diagram</li> <li>Making art is still running a business</li> <li>Being successful &amp; famous</li> <li>Why go to Berklee?</li> <li>Selling out</li> <li>Money &amp; success</li> <li>Knowing you can figure it out is a skill to develop</li> <li>Forming your business</li> <li>Raising your rates</li> <li>Surround yourself with business owners</li> <li>Just do it</li> <li>YouTube</li> </ul> Websites: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.driftwoodguitars.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.driftwoodguitars.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/DriftwoodGuitars/featured" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Driftwood Guitars YouTube Channel</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://www.studio184.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Studio184</a>.

Chris Alvarado on Making Music is Running a Business Part 2

Luthier, singer-songwriter, and business owner Chris Alvarado makes finely-crafted boutique guitars in the Florida panhandle. After serving in the military, Chris became one of the most in-demand performers along Florida's Emerald Coast. He now runs Driftwood Guitars full time and creates regular content for YouTube.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.     Luthier, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and business owner Chris Alvarado discusses how making art is running a business, how to raise your rates, and how to be successful as an artist and with money. This is part one of two. Topics discussed in these episodes:  Chris' portfolio Diversifying your income stream Don't just rely on the one thing YouTube &amp; content creation The mental roadblock The holistic approach Garrett's Venn diagram Making art is still running a business Being successful &amp; famous Why go to Berklee? Selling out Money &amp; success Knowing you can figure it out is a skill to develop Forming your business Raising your rates Surround yourself with business owners Just do it YouTube  Websites:  www.driftwoodguitars.com Driftwood Guitars YouTube Channel    Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

Luthier, singer-songwriter, and business owner Chris Alvarado makes finely-crafted boutique guitars in the Florida panhandle. After serving in the military, Chris became one of the most in-demand performers along Florida's Emerald Coast. He now runs Driftwood Guitars full time and creates regular content for YouTube.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.steinberg.net/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. Luthier, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and business owner Chris Alvarado discusses how making art is running a business, how to raise your rates, and how to be successful as an artist and with money. This is part one of two. Topics discussed in these episodes: <ul> <li>Chris' portfolio</li> <li>Diversifying your income stream</li> <li>Don't just rely on the one thing</li> <li>YouTube &amp; content creation</li> <li>The mental roadblock</li> <li>The holistic approach</li> <li>Garrett's Venn diagram</li> <li>Making art is still running a business</li> <li>Being successful &amp; famous</li> <li>Why go to Berklee?</li> <li>Selling out</li> <li>Money &amp; success</li> <li>Knowing you can figure it out is a skill to develop</li> <li>Forming your business</li> <li>Raising your rates</li> <li>Surround yourself with business owners</li> <li>Just do it</li> <li>YouTube</li> </ul> Websites: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.driftwoodguitars.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.driftwoodguitars.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/DriftwoodGuitars/featured" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Driftwood Guitars YouTube Channel</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://www.studio184.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Studio184</a>.

Chris Alvarado on Making Music is Running a Business Part 1

Heidi Kay Begay

Dr. Heidi Kay Begay is a self-employed flutist, educator, podcaster, and non-profit organizer. She is the creator of the Flute 360 podcast, which delivers educational content, to the modern-day flutist, through various platforms. Since 2018, the podcast has produced over 200 episodes, received over 75,000 downloads from 70 countries, and has obtained several corporate sponsorships.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.     Flutist, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur Dr. Heidi Kay Begay discusses what it takes to be your own boss. Topics discussed in this episode  Scare the squirrel Flute 360 Ep 126 Being vulnerable The Pivoting Musician How to put your audience first Do deep dives Serving your audience through a vehicle Heidi's portfolio Sponsorships  Websites:  heidikaybegay.com    Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

Dr. Heidi Kay Begay is a self-employed flutist, educator, podcaster, and non-profit organizer. She is the creator of the Flute 360 podcast, which delivers educational content, to the modern-day flutist, through various platforms. Since 2018, the podcast has produced over 200 episodes, received over 75,000 downloads from 70 countries, and has obtained several corporate sponsorships.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.steinberg.net/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. Flutist, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur Dr. Heidi Kay Begay discusses what it takes to be your own boss. Topics discussed in this episode <ul> <li>Scare the squirrel</li> <li><a href="https://heidikaybegay.com/episode-126/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Flute 360 Ep 126</a></li> <li>Being vulnerable</li> <li>The Pivoting Musician</li> <li>How to put your audience first</li> <li>Do deep dives</li> <li>Serving your audience through a vehicle</li> <li>Heidi's portfolio</li> <li>Sponsorships</li> </ul> Websites: <ul> <li><a href="https://heidikaybegay.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">heidikaybegay.com</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://www.studio184.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Studio184</a>.

Heidi Kay Begay on Being Your Own Boss

Jeffrey Neavor works as a financial advisor after 22 years as a music educator. Jeff has focused on planning for music educators, composers, and freelance creators. Jeff's bands won 14 straight Illinois State Marching Championships, performed at multiple state conventions and festivals, were Presidential Inaugural Parade performers, had numerous BOA Super Regional Finals and Grand National Semifinals placements, performed at National Concert Festival, and received the 2017 Sudler Shield Award.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.     Band Director turned Financial Advisor Jeffrey Neavor discusses why AND how to build your financial plan. Topics discussed in this episode  Music education Being a band director Transitioning to financial services DFY vs DWY Building a financial plan  Risk management/protecting income  Life insurance Long-term care insurance Liability, auto, home, disability insurance   6–12 month emergency account Setting up a business account &amp; pay yourself from it Investing Building a team    Websites:  jeffreypneavor.mn.com  Email:  jeffrey.p.neavor@nm.com  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

Jeffrey Neavor works as a financial advisor after 22 years as a music educator. Jeff has focused on planning for music educators, composers, and freelance creators. Jeff's bands won 14 straight Illinois State Marching Championships, performed at multiple state conventions and festivals, were Presidential Inaugural Parade performers, had numerous BOA Super Regional Finals and Grand National Semifinals placements, performed at National Concert Festival, and received the 2017 Sudler Shield Award.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.steinberg.net/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. Band Director turned Financial Advisor Jeffrey Neavor discusses why AND how to build your financial plan. Topics discussed in this episode <ul> <li>Music education</li> <li>Being a band director</li> <li>Transitioning to financial services</li> <li>DFY vs DWY</li> <li>Building a financial plan <ul> <li>Risk management/protecting income <ul> <li>Life insurance</li> <li>Long-term care insurance</li> <li>Liability, auto, home, disability insurance</li> </ul> </li> <li>6–12 month emergency account</li> <li>Setting up a business account &amp; pay yourself from it</li> <li>Investing</li> <li>Building a team</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Websites: <ul> <li><a href="http://jeffreypneavor.nm.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">jeffreypneavor.mn.com</a></li> </ul> Email: <ul> <li><a href="mailto:jeffrey.p.neavor@nm.com" rel="noopener">jeffrey.p.neavor@nm.com</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://www.studio184.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Studio184</a>.

Jeffrey Neavor on Building a Financial Plan

Joseph Sowa draws from diverse influences to create music of detailed textures and vivid colors. His works have been played and commissioned by groups like PRISM Quartet, Hub New Music &amp; the Genesis Chamber Singers and in sacred and educational settings. He is on the executive board of the Music Creators Academy, which teaches creative music making to middle and high schoolers across North America. He is founder of the Wizarding School for Composers and the Career Success Spell Book. He coaches composers to achieve their artistic and financial goals by helping them own their voice.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.     Composer Joseph Sowa returns to The Portfolio Composer to discuss The Career Success Spell Book, collaboration, humility, and un-learning the competitive mindset. Topics discussed in this episode:  The Wizarding School for Composers Joseph's first films core Collaborating on a film project Bringing collaboration into the concert world It's about service Jesus as Ideal Artist Humility The Career Success Spell Book Un-learning the competitive mindset 5 myths  The need to have Mozart-level technique &amp; skill Music should speak for itself We have to be picked Hustling involves spamming people You're not trying to appeal to everyone    Websites:  josephsowa.com/tpcspellbook  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

Joseph Sowa draws from diverse influences to create music of detailed textures and vivid colors. His works have been played and commissioned by groups like PRISM Quartet, Hub New Music &amp; the Genesis Chamber Singers and in sacred and educational settings. He is on the executive board of the Music Creators Academy, which teaches creative music making to middle and high schoolers across North America. He is founder of the Wizarding School for Composers and the Career Success Spell Book. He coaches composers to achieve their artistic and financial goals by helping them own their voice.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.steinberg.net/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. <a href="http://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Composer Joseph Sowa returns to The Portfolio Composer to discuss The Career Success Spell Book, collaboration, humility, and un-learning the competitive mindset. Topics discussed in this episode: <ul> <li>The Wizarding School for Composers</li> <li>Joseph's first films core</li> <li>Collaborating on a film project</li> <li>Bringing collaboration into the concert world</li> <li>It's about service</li> <li>Jesus as Ideal Artist</li> <li>Humility</li> <li>The Career Success Spell Book</li> <li>Un-learning the competitive mindset</li> <li>5 myths <ul> <li>The need to have Mozart-level technique &amp; skill</li> <li>Music should speak for itself</li> <li>We have to be picked</li> <li>Hustling involves spamming people</li> <li>You're not trying to appeal to everyone</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Websites: <ul> <li><a href="http://josephsowa.com/tpcspellbook" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">josephsowa.com/tpcspellbook</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://www.studio184.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Studio184</a>.

Joseph Sowa on The Career Success Spell Book

Danielle Kuntz

As a new music harpist, Danielle Kuntz is dedicated to bringing new music to life. She has focused her career on connecting living composers with new audiences by commissioning them and performing their music. Danielle also works to make the harp a more accessible instrument for composers through lectures, workshops, and individual instruction. Danielle holds degrees from the University of North Texas and is currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.       Harpist and new music advocate Danielle Kuntz discusses why composers should write idiomatically and her new orchestration conference, The Toolbox Sessions. Topics discussed in this episode:  Danielle's portfolio Coaching Creating content Fulfilling performances Creating opportunities Meet your audience Idiomatic writing Toolbox Sessions  Websites:  daniellekuntz.com toolboxsessions.com use coupon code TPC22 to get 10% off your ticket.  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

As a new music harpist, Danielle Kuntz is dedicated to bringing new music to life. She has focused her career on connecting living composers with new audiences by commissioning them and performing their music. Danielle also works to make the harp a more accessible instrument for composers through lectures, workshops, and individual instruction. Danielle holds degrees from the University of North Texas and is currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.steinberg.net/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. Harpist and new music advocate Danielle Kuntz discusses why composers should write idiomatically and her new orchestration conference, The Toolbox Sessions. Topics discussed in this episode: <ul> <li>Danielle's portfolio</li> <li>Coaching</li> <li>Creating content</li> <li>Fulfilling performances</li> <li>Creating opportunities</li> <li>Meet your audience</li> <li>Idiomatic writing</li> <li>Toolbox Sessions</li> </ul> Websites: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.daniellekuntz.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">daniellekuntz.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://toolboxsessions.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">toolboxsessions.com</a> use coupon code TPC22 to get 10% off your ticket.</li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://www.studio184.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Studio184</a>.

Danielle Kuntz on The Toolbox Sessions and Writing for Harp

Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. He’s developed new software languages, online marketplaces, new authentication systems, and tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web. Mark helped create MIT’s “Career Success Accelerator”, where he’s taught for twenty years.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Author and business leader Mark Herschberg discusses his book The Career Toolkit, how to identify the skills you need to develop, increase your reach, and grow as a leader. Topics discussed in this episode:  Mark's portfolio Doing multiple things What skills are lacking The Career Toolkit Increasing reach to people outside your field Networking Responsibility balanced with skills Leadership Breadth vs depth Peer learning group  Website:  www.thecareertoolkitbook.com  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

Mark Herschberg is the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3wSrBdD" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You</a>. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. He’s developed new software languages, online marketplaces, new authentication systems, and tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web. Mark helped create MIT’s “Career Success Accelerator”, where he’s taught for twenty years.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.steinberg.net/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version.<a href="http://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Author and business leader Mark Herschberg discusses his book <a href="https://amzn.to/3wSrBdD" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Career Toolkit</a>, how to identify the skills you need to develop, increase your reach, and grow as a leader. Topics discussed in this episode: <ul> <li>Mark's portfolio</li> <li>Doing multiple things</li> <li>What skills are lacking</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3wSrBdD" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Career Toolkit</a></li> <li>Increasing reach to people outside your field</li> <li>Networking</li> <li>Responsibility balanced with skills</li> <li>Leadership</li> <li>Breadth vs depth</li> <li>Peer learning group</li> </ul> Website: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.thecareertoolkitbook.com</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://www.studio184.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Studio184</a>.

Mark Herschberg on The Career Toolkit

Daniel Kellogg

Composer Daniel Kellogg discusses why composers make great leaders, the Young Concert Artists, the creative process, and how to identify which skills you need to develop.

Ep 245-Daniel Kellogg on Why Composers Make Great Leaders

Jason Heath

Daniel Spreadbury

Daniel Spreadbury, who is part of the development team for Dorico at Steinberg, and Jason Heath of the Double Bass Conversations podcast join Garrett to discuss Dorico 4, a major new update to the engraving software.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version. Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Daniel Spreadbury and Jason Heath discuss the major updates to the new version of Dorico. Website:  www.steinberg.net/tpc  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by Studio184.

Daniel Spreadbury, who is part of the development team for Dorico at Steinberg, and Jason Heath of the Double Bass Conversations podcast join Garrett to discuss Dorico 4, a major new update to the engraving software.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.steinberg.net/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version.<a href="http://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Daniel Spreadbury and Jason Heath discuss the major updates to the new version of Dorico. Website: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.steinberg.net/tpc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.steinberg.net/tpc</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://www.studio184.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Studio184</a>.

Ep 244-Dorico 4 with Daniel Spreadbury and Jason Heath

Mastering the business of composition through mindset, marketing, and business skills.

Garrett is an excellent interviewer. The plethora of knowledge contained in these podcasts is enough to start any musician on the path of financial success. There are so many good ideas and good leads to follow. Listen now!

The best music biz resource out there

On target, interesting, and always useful. Thanks for a terrific podcast Garrett!

Always useful

The Portfolio Composer

Dorie Clark

Dorie Clark is an adjunct professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the author of Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, the New York Times described her as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, you can learn more about Dorie at dorieclark.com.    Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and author Dorie Clark discusses her new book, Entrepreneurial You, and strategies to monetize your passions and create a portfolio life. Topics discussed in this episode:  Marie Incontrera BMI Music Theatre Program Entrepreneurial You Struggling with building a career Monetizing your expertize The virtue of persistence Study people in the field who are already successful Hamilton &amp; Rent Why you? Build your portfolio cohesively Dealing with uncertainty The myth of entrepreneurship  Website:  dorieclark.com dorieclark.com/entrepreneur (Dorie's 88-question entrepreneur assessment)  Recommended Listening:  Ted Nash Big Band, Presidential Suite: Eight Variations on Freedom Jeff Potter, Anthony Jackson, &amp; Daniel A. Weiss, "Seasons of Love" from Rent The Nields, XVII  Recommended Reading:  Dorie Clark, Reinventing You Dorie Clark, Stand Out Dorie Clark, Entrepreneurial You Kabir Sehgal, Jazzocracy: Jazz, Democracy, and the Creation of a New American Mythology Kabir Sehgal, Coined: The Rich Life of Money and How Its History Has Shaped Us Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Keith Ferrazzi, Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This post contains affiliate links.

Dorie Clark is an adjunct professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2yTgMrn" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Entrepreneurial You</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2xcusAo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Reinventing You</a>, and <a href="http://amzn.to/2xVzKiB" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stand Out</a>, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, the New York Times described her as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, you can learn more about Dorie at <a href="https://dorieclark.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">dorieclark.com</a>. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and author Dorie Clark discusses her new book, Entrepreneurial You, and strategies to monetize your passions and create a portfolio life. Topics discussed in this episode: <ul> <li>Marie Incontrera</li> <li>BMI Music Theatre Program</li> <li>Entrepreneurial You</li> <li>Struggling with building a career</li> <li>Monetizing your expertize</li> <li>The virtue of persistence</li> <li>Study people in the field who are already successful</li> <li>Hamilton &amp; Rent</li> <li>Why you?</li> <li>Build your portfolio cohesively</li> <li>Dealing with uncertainty</li> <li>The myth of entrepreneurship</li> </ul> Website: <ul> <li><a href="https://dorieclark.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">dorieclark.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://dorieclark.com/entrepreneur" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">dorieclark.com/entrepreneur</a> (Dorie's 88-question entrepreneur assessment)</li> </ul> Recommended Listening: <ul> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2xdfv1a" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ted Nash Big Band, Presidential Suite: Eight Variations on Freedom</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2xPknq5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Potter, Anthony Jackson, &amp; Daniel A. Weiss, "Seasons of Love" from Rent</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2xRj9uN" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Nields, XVII</a></li> </ul> Recommended Reading: <ul> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2xdwA5X" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dorie Clark, Reinventing You</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2xd87O8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dorie Clark, Stand Out</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2yU1bYC" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dorie Clark, Entrepreneurial You</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2xRa3Or" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kabir Sehgal, Jazzocracy: Jazz, Democracy, and the Creation of a New American Mythology</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2xcCMQI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kabir Sehgal, Coined: The Rich Life of Money and How Its History Has Shaped Us</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2yTWQVh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2yVYvtc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Ferrazzi, Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This post contains affiliate links.

Ep 162-Dorie Clark on Entrepreneurial You

Laura Karpman

Four-time Emmy winning composer and composer of the Grammy-winning album Ask Your Mama, Laura Karpman maintains a vibrant career in film, television, video-game and concert music. Her most recent credits include the series Underground, in collaboration with Raphael Saadiq and John Legend, Step, a Sundance 2017 favorite, Eleanor Coppola's Paris Can Wait starring Diane Lane and Alec Baldwin. Laura has received two GANG awards and an additional nomination for her videogame music which has been performed by orchestras internationally, as well as an Annie Feature nomination. She serves as an advisor for the Sundance Film Scoring Labs and is on the faculty of the USC Film Scoring Program. Laura is the founding President of the Alliance for Women Film Composers and is proud to serve as a governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She has graduate degrees from Juilliard where she studied with Milton Babbitt, where she spent her time in NYC composing and studying the complexities of concert music by day, while playing jazz and scat singing in Manhattan clubs by night. Laura loves to teach and does so whenever she can. She currently serves on the faculty of the USC Film Scoring Program &amp; the New Media and Music Technology Program at San Francisco Conservatory. Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career! Composer and founder of The Alliance for Women Film Composers Laura Karpman discusses making artist the first priority and why you need to get your name on all the lists. Topics discussed in this episode:  New music vs jazz Milton Babbitt's "Who Cares If You Listen" Caring about every note you write Sundance Labs Moving from NYC to LA Learning to be super simple Learning by failure No wasted cues—everything finds its home Alliance for Women Film Composers Be an artist first Get on the lists  Website:  laurakarpman.com  Recommended Listening:  Igor Stravinsky, The Firebird John Coltrane, My Favorite Things Jason Moran, 13th  Recommended Reading:  Octavia Butler, Kindred  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!  This post contains affiliate links.

Four-time Emmy winning composer and composer of the Grammy-winning album Ask Your Mama, Laura Karpman maintains a vibrant career in film, television, video-game and concert music. Her most recent credits include the series Underground, in collaboration with Raphael Saadiq and John Legend, Step, a Sundance 2017 favorite, Eleanor Coppola's Paris Can Wait starring Diane Lane and Alec Baldwin. Laura has received two GANG awards and an additional nomination for her videogame music which has been performed by orchestras internationally, as well as an Annie Feature nomination. She serves as an advisor for the Sundance Film Scoring Labs and is on the faculty of the USC Film Scoring Program. Laura is the founding President of the Alliance for Women Film Composers and is proud to serve as a governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She has graduate degrees from Juilliard where she studied with Milton Babbitt, where she spent her time in NYC composing and studying the complexities of concert music by day, while playing jazz and scat singing in Manhattan clubs by night. Laura loves to teach and does so whenever she can. She currently serves on the faculty of the USC Film Scoring Program &amp; the New Media and Music Technology Program at San Francisco Conservatory. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composer and founder of The Alliance for Women Film Composers Laura Karpman discusses making artist the first priority and why you need to get your name on all the lists. Topics discussed in this episode: <ul> <li>New music vs jazz</li> <li><a href="http://courses.unt.edu/josephklein/files/babbitt.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Milton Babbitt's "Who Cares If You Listen"</a></li> <li>Caring about every note you write</li> <li>Sundance Labs</li> <li>Moving from NYC to LA</li> <li>Learning to be super simple</li> <li>Learning by failure</li> <li>No wasted cues—everything finds its home</li> <li><a href="http://www.theawfc.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Alliance for Women Film Composers</a></li> <li>Be an artist first</li> <li>Get on the lists</li> </ul> Website: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.laurakarpman.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">laurakarpman.com</a></li> </ul> Recommended Listening: <ul> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2gWMiA1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Igor Stravinsky, The Firebird</a></li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2wVEnZh" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John Coltrane, My Favorite Things</a></li> <li>Jason Moran, 13th</li> </ul> Recommended Reading: <ul> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2wlju6c" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Octavia Butler, Kindred</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This post contains affiliate links.

Ep 159-Laura Karpman on Being an Artist First

Aaron is a conductor, clinician and music educator who is passionate about bringing new music into the classroom. His students have collaborated with composers such as Scott McAllister and Michael Rene Torres, and performers such as the Columbus Ohio Discovery Ensemble. Aaron teaches middle school band in the Olentangy Local Schools. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Northern Colorado and a master’s degree in Wind Conducting from The Ohio State University.  Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career! Conductor and educator Aaron Given discusses having a unique voice, the importance of building connections, and writing for band Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!

Aaron is a conductor, clinician and music educator who is passionate about bringing new music into the classroom. His students have collaborated with composers such as Scott McAllister and Michael Rene Torres, and performers such as the Columbus Ohio Discovery Ensemble. Aaron teaches middle school band in the Olentangy Local Schools. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Northern Colorado and a master’s degree in Wind Conducting from The Ohio State University.  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Conductor and educator Aaron Given discusses having a unique voice, the importance of building connections, and writing for band <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a>

Ep 168-Aaron Given on Writing for Band

John David Mann

John David Mann is an award-winning author whose books have sold more than 2 million copies, including the bestselling classic The Go-Giver (with Bob Burg). As a teenager, he started his own high school and was an award-winning composer. His book Take the Lead (with Betsy Myers) was named by Tom Peters and the Washington Post “Best Leadership Book of 2011.” His latest book is called THE RECIPE. Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Author John David Mann discusses his new book, The Recipe, including the self-publishing process along with parallels between traditional book publishing and self-publishing as a composer. Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!

John David Mann is an award-winning author whose books have sold more than 2 million copies, including the bestselling classic The Go-Giver (with Bob Burg). As a teenager, he started his own high school and was an award-winning composer. His book Take the Lead (with Betsy Myers) was named by Tom Peters and the Washington Post “Best Leadership Book of 2011.” His latest book is called <a href="http://amzn.to/2xxKXSQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">THE RECIPE</a>. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Author John David Mann discusses his new book, The Recipe, including the self-publishing process along with parallels between traditional book publishing and self-publishing as a composer. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a>

Ep 163-John David Mann on The Recipe

Robert W. Smith (b. 1958) is one of the most popular and prolific composers in America today. He has over 600 publications in print with the majority composed and arranged through his long association with Warner Bros. Publications and the Belwin catalog. Mr. Smith is the President/CEO of RWS Music Company, exclusively distributed through C. L. Barnhouse. In addition, he is currently teaching in the Music Industry program at Troy University in Troy, Alabama.    This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.dorico.com/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.   Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Composer, educator, and business owner Robert W. Smith discusses the essential business skills composers need to learn and what it takes to build our composing and publishing businesses.   Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!

Robert W. Smith (b. 1958) is one of the most popular and prolific composers in America today. He has over 600 publications in print with the majority composed and arranged through his long association with Warner Bros. Publications and the Belwin catalog. Mr. Smith is the President/CEO of RWS Music Company, exclusively distributed through C. L. Barnhouse. In addition, he is currently teaching in the Music Industry program at Troy University in Troy, Alabama.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.dorico.com/tpc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.dorico.com/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composer, educator, and business owner Robert W. Smith discusses the essential business skills composers need to learn and what it takes to build our composing and publishing businesses. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a>

Ep 183-Robert W. Smith on Teaching Business Skills

Gabriel Mann is a composer, songwriter, singer, and band member of LA-based alternative rock band The Rescues, he has made significant strides in every corner of the music industry. Equally comfortable in drama and comedy, scoring, songwriting and production, Mann wrote the theme and currently composes for the award-winning hit comedy series MODERN FAMILY, now in its tenth season, and is currently writing and producing songs and score for ABC’s new drama A MILLION LITTLE THINGS. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.dorico.com/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.        Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Composer Gabriel Mann how he got more, and better quality, work by niching down being invested in his projects.    www.gabrielmann.com    Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.

Gabriel Mann is a composer, songwriter, singer, and band member of LA-based alternative rock band The Rescues, he has made significant strides in every corner of the music industry. Equally comfortable in drama and comedy, scoring, songwriting and production, Mann wrote the theme and currently composes for the award-winning hit comedy series MODERN FAMILY, now in its tenth season, and is currently writing and producing songs and score for ABC’s new drama A MILLION LITTLE THINGS. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.dorico.com/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.dorico.com/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version.     <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composer Gabriel Mann how he got more, and better quality, work by niching down being invested in his projects. <ul> <li><a href="http://www.gabrielmann.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.gabrielmann.com</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://studio184.business.site/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">E.J. Sadler at Studio184</a>.

Ep 210-Gabriel Mann on Being Invested

Chad Hobson

Chad Hobson is a British composer with impressive credentials in film and award-winning television. His work in film includes a wide range of genres, from gritty urban dramas like Adulthood (Noel Clarke), Epic fantasy like Stardust (Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer), to most recently HBO’s Leaving Neverland, directed by Dan Reed which chronicles the sexual abuse allegations made by two boys against music icon Michael Jackson.    This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.dorico.com/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.      Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Composer Chad Hobson discusses the importance of being comfortable, paying your dues, and finding freedom in the pressure.   Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.

Chad Hobson is a British composer with impressive credentials in film and award-winning television. His work in film includes a wide range of genres, from gritty urban dramas like Adulthood (Noel Clarke), Epic fantasy like Stardust (Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer), to most recently HBO’s Leaving Neverland, directed by Dan Reed which chronicles the sexual abuse allegations made by two boys against music icon Michael Jackson.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.dorico.com/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.dorico.com/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version.   <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composer Chad Hobson discusses the importance of being comfortable, paying your dues, and finding freedom in the pressure. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://studio184.business.site/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">E.J. Sadler at Studio184</a>.

Ep 221-Chad Hobson on Paying Your Dues and Finding Freedom

Alexandra Harwood

Alexandra Harwood is a BAFTA Cymru Award-winning composer whose films have screened worldwide. She is a classically trained composer with degrees from The Royal College of Music and The Juilliard School. Most recently Alexandra scored Mike Newell's film The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society starring Lily James. The original soundtrack album is released by Decca Records. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.dorico.com/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.   Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Composer Alexandra Harwood shares how she built her career and took advantage of every opportunity.     Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.

Alexandra Harwood is a BAFTA Cymru Award-winning composer whose films have screened worldwide. She is a classically trained composer with degrees from The Royal College of Music and The Juilliard School. Most recently Alexandra scored Mike Newell's film The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society starring Lily James. The original soundtrack album is released by Decca Records. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.dorico.com/tpc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.dorico.com/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composer Alexandra Harwood shares how she built her career and took advantage of every opportunity. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://studio184.business.site/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">E.J. Sadler at Studio184</a>.

Ep 206-Alexandra Harwood on Making Yourself Discoverable

Jennifer Thomas

Ep 223-Jennifer Thomas on Paying the Bills With Streaming

Pamela Z

Pamela Z is a composer/performer and media artist who makes solo works combining a wide range of vocal techniques with electronic processing, samples, gesture activated MIDI controllers, and video. She has toured extensively throughout the US, Europe, and Japan. Her work has been presented at venues and exhibitions including Bang on a Can (NY), the Japan Interlink Festival, Other Minds (SF), the Venice Biennale, and the Dakar Biennale. She's created installations and has composed scores for dance, film, and chamber ensembles (including Kronos Quartet). Her awards include the Rome Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Doris Duke Artist Impact Award, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation residency, the Herb Alpert Award, and an Ars Electronica honorable mention, and the NEA/Japan-US Fellowship.       This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.dorico.com/tpc for a free 30-day trial version. Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Composer, performer, and inventor Pamela Z shares her story and why every creative needs to master the five jobs of a successful artist.   Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.

Pamela Z is a composer/performer and media artist who makes solo works combining a wide range of vocal techniques with electronic processing, samples, gesture activated MIDI controllers, and video. She has toured extensively throughout the US, Europe, and Japan. Her work has been presented at venues and exhibitions including Bang on a Can (NY), the Japan Interlink Festival, Other Minds (SF), the Venice Biennale, and the Dakar Biennale. She's created installations and has composed scores for dance, film, and chamber ensembles (including Kronos Quartet). Her awards include the Rome Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Doris Duke Artist Impact Award, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation residency, the Herb Alpert Award, and an Ars Electronica honorable mention, and the NEA/Japan-US Fellowship.     This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.dorico.com/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.dorico.com/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version.<a href="http://dorico.com/tpc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composer, performer, and inventor Pamela Z shares her story and why every creative needs to master the five jobs of a successful artist. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://studio184.business.site/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">E.J. Sadler at Studio184</a>.

Ep 215-Pamela Z on The Five Jobs of a Successful Artist

Michael Hall is an internationally recognized soloist/teacher with over 40 compositions written for him, teaches at VanderCook College of Music, and is co-founder/Artistic Director of the Bandung Philharmonic—the first professional orchestra in Indonesia. As a soloist, Michael has appeared in Chicago’s Orchestra Hall, Vienna, Reykjavik, Bangkok, Los Angeles, New York City, and Jakarta. He gave the US premiere of Chen Yi’s concerto Xian Shi, and premiered Stacy Garrop's concerto Krakatoa in Jan 2018.  This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.dorico.com/tpc for a free 30-day trial version. Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career! Violist and new music advocate Michael Hall discusses why it is important to not play it safe and to create your own opportunities. Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!

Michael Hall is an internationally recognized soloist/teacher with over 40 compositions written for him, teaches at VanderCook College of Music, and is co-founder/Artistic Director of the Bandung Philharmonic—the first professional orchestra in Indonesia. As a soloist, Michael has appeared in Chicago’s Orchestra Hall, Vienna, Reykjavik, Bangkok, Los Angeles, New York City, and Jakarta. He gave the US premiere of Chen Yi’s concerto Xian Shi, and premiered Stacy Garrop's concerto Krakatoa in Jan 2018. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.dorico.com/tpc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.dorico.com/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Violist and new music advocate Michael Hall discusses why it is important to not play it safe and to create your own opportunities. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a>

Ep 182-Michael Hall on Not Playing it Safe

Paul John Rudoi is an award-winning composer, conductor, vocalist, and entrepreneur. He has sung with many professional choral ensembles in the United States, including Cantus and Seraphic Fire. Paul's compositions have garnered grants from the ACF, NEA, and ASCAP, and are published by PJR Music alongside Graphite, Walton, and others. As an entrepreneur, he will soon release Consortio, an online platform designed to make consortium-based commissioning more effective and available for all.    Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career! Composer, conductor, &amp; entrepreneur Paul John Rudoi discusses solving the consortium problem and re-thinking how he uses social media from a personal perspective. Topics discussed in this episode:  Ep 50-Chris Foss, Paul John Rudoi, and Adam Fieldson on How to Speak to Performers Cantus Being a composer, performer, conductor, &amp; entrepreneur Consortio Ep 144-Jocelyn Hagen &amp; Timothy Takach of Graphite Publishing on Becoming a Professional Solving the consortium problems Facebook Social media 2.0 Silos &amp; diversity Ep 164-Marie Incontrera on Social Media Marketing for Composers Leaving Facebook Find ensembles &amp; build relationships Have a great website &amp; brand Ep 148-[Rebroadcast] Jake Runestad on Learning from Other Composers Finding your voice through limitations What is valuable? Ep 151-Matthew Curtis of choral Tracks  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!

Paul John Rudoi is an award-winning composer, conductor, vocalist, and entrepreneur. He has sung with many professional choral ensembles in the United States, including Cantus and Seraphic Fire. Paul's compositions have garnered grants from the ACF, NEA, and ASCAP, and are published by PJR Music alongside Graphite, Walton, and others. As an entrepreneur, he will soon release Consortio, an online platform designed to make consortium-based commissioning more effective and available for all. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composer, conductor, &amp; entrepreneur Paul John Rudoi discusses solving the consortium problem and re-thinking how he uses social media from a personal perspective. Topics discussed in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="http://theportfoliocomposer.com/ep-50-foss-rudoi-fieldson-on-how-to-speak-to-performers/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 50-Chris Foss, Paul John Rudoi, and Adam Fieldson on How to Speak to Performers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cantussings.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cantus</a></li> <li>Being a composer, performer, conductor, &amp; entrepreneur</li> <li><a href="http://consortio.io/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Consortio</a></li> <li><a href="http://theportfoliocomposer.com/ep-144-jocelyn-hagen-timothy-takach-of-graphite-publishing-on-becoming-a-professional/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 144-Jocelyn Hagen &amp; Timothy Takach of Graphite Publishing on Becoming a Professional</a></li> <li>Solving the consortium problems</li> <li>Facebook</li> <li>Social media 2.0</li> <li>Silos &amp; diversity</li> <li><a href="http://theportfoliocomposer.com/ep-164-marie-incontrera-on-social-media-marketing-for-composers/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 164-Marie Incontrera on Social Media Marketing for Composers</a></li> <li>Leaving Facebook</li> <li>Find ensembles &amp; build relationships</li> <li>Have a great website &amp; brand</li> <li><a href="http://theportfoliocomposer.com/ep-148-rebroadcast-jake-runestad-on-learning-from-other-composers/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 148-[Rebroadcast] Jake Runestad on Learning from Other Composers</a></li> <li>Finding your voice through limitations</li> <li>What is valuable?</li> <li><a href="http://theportfoliocomposer.com/ep-151-matthew-curtis-of-choral-tracks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 151-Matthew Curtis of choral Tracks</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a>

Ep 173-Paul Rudoi on Social Media 2.0

Jonathan Dove

This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.dorico.com/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.   Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!  Composer Jonathan Dove shares his journey of learning how to become his own boss, realizing people want or need his music, and engaging with communities. Website:  jonathandove.com  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes! This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.

This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.dorico.com/tpc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.dorico.com/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composer Jonathan Dove shares his journey of learning how to become his own boss, realizing people want or need his music, and engaging with communities. Website: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jonathandove.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">jonathandove.com</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://studio184.business.site/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">E.J. Sadler at Studio184</a>.

Ep 192-Jonathan Dove on Being Your Own Boss

Jordan Critz

Jordan Critz is an award winning composer and producer. His work has been featured on numerous recordings as well as film and television including Disney, National Geographic, Apple, CBS, PBS, ABC, NBC, ESPN, Lifetime, TEDx and more.  Jordan believes that every melody tells a story. His goal in composing and producing is to craft the melodies and music to enhance the story that’s being told by the artist or by the film director.        This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.dorico.com/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.   Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Composer Jordan Critz discusses the importance of finding the sound you love and building a career in Nashville.   Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes! This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.

Jordan Critz is an award winning composer and producer. His work has been featured on numerous recordings as well as film and television including Disney, National Geographic, Apple, CBS, PBS, ABC, NBC, ESPN, Lifetime, TEDx and more.  Jordan believes that every melody tells a story. His goal in composing and producing is to craft the melodies and music to enhance the story that’s being told by the artist or by the film director.      This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.dorico.com/tpc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.dorico.com/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version. <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composer Jordan Critz discusses the importance of finding the sound you love and building a career in Nashville. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://studio184.business.site/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">E.J. Sadler at Studio184</a>.

Ep 187-Jordan Critz on Finding the Sounds You Love

Ep 224-Arturo Cardelús on Using Video to Boost Your Career

Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career! Composers Stefanie Lubkowski, David Smooke, Emily Doolittle, Dan Gawthrop, and Timothy Andrew Edwards form a panel to discuss the necessity and purpose of graduate school in composition from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds.

<a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composers Stefanie Lubkowski, David Smooke, Emily Doolittle, Dan Gawthrop, and Timothy Andrew Edwards form a panel to discuss the necessity and purpose of graduate school in composition from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds.

Ep 178-Should You Go To Graduate School?

Joel Corelitz

This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.dorico.com/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.      Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Joel Corelitz is a composer who believes music has a soul. In this interview he shares why focusing on style is a dead end and why persistence is key. Topics discussed on this episode:  Transitioning from the conservatory to commercial music The wrong path Pretty, traditional, music is boring Wrestling with an art form Wanting to be an artist The role is to be in service to someone else Three ways to think about opportunities:  Passion projects Good for career Good for finances   Knowing who you are as a person Style can be a dead end The commissioner needs something in return Music is an isolating career Be persistent &amp; join the community Learn what to do in the valleys Give them a reason to work with you Don't be afraid to specialize, yet be a generalist Be a good listener  Website:  www.jordancritz.com  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.

This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.dorico.com/tpc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.dorico.com/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version.   <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Joel Corelitz is a composer who believes music has a soul. In this interview he shares why focusing on style is a dead end and why persistence is key. Topics discussed on this episode: <ul> <li>Transitioning from the conservatory to commercial music</li> <li>The wrong path</li> <li>Pretty, traditional, music is boring</li> <li>Wrestling with an art form</li> <li>Wanting to be an artist</li> <li>The role is to be in service to someone else</li> <li>Three ways to think about opportunities: <ul> <li>Passion projects</li> <li>Good for career</li> <li>Good for finances</li> </ul> </li> <li>Knowing who you are as a person</li> <li>Style can be a dead end</li> <li>The commissioner needs something in return</li> <li>Music is an isolating career</li> <li>Be persistent &amp; join the community</li> <li>Learn what to do in the valleys</li> <li>Give them a reason to work with you</li> <li>Don't be afraid to specialize, yet be a generalist</li> <li>Be a good listener</li> </ul> Website: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jordancritz.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.jordancritz.com</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://studio184.business.site/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">E.J. Sadler at Studio184</a>.

Ep 188-Joel Corelitz on Style Can Be a Dead End

Lillie Harris

This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.dorico.com/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.      Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!   Composer Lillie Harris discusses the finer points of being a professional copyist and being The Green Copyist   Website:  www.lillieharris.com  Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!   This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.

This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit <a href="https://www.dorico.com/tpc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.dorico.com/tpc</a> for a free 30-day trial version.   <a href="http://www.patreon.com/portfoliocomposer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!</a> Composer Lillie Harris discusses the finer points of being a professional copyist and being The Green Copyist Website: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.lillieharris.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.lillieharris.com</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/composer-on-fire/id966317397?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Help composers find the podcast by giving The Portfolio Composer a review on iTunes!</a> This episode was edited by <a href="http://studio184.business.site/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">E.J. Sadler at Studio184</a>.

Ep 222-Lillie Harris on The Green Copyist

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