Author: Kevin MacLeod

Composerish

Subscribe! (It is free! Also; No ads!) Special guest Alexander Nakarada tells us how he has been able to kickstart his career online and support himself via patreon. Bonus topics! Spotting scams, being okay with not knowing, and seeking mentorship.

Composerish: Orchestral Compression and Fakers and Makers

Subscribe! (It is free! Also; No ads!) Do you use compression when producing orchestral music? We discuss why some people opt not to use compression at all. It is commonly said that one must “fake it ’til [they] make it”

Composerish: 5 tips for staying productive! (Just the tips…)

Subscribe! (It is free! Also; No ads!) While setting your own schedule and working from a personal studio (or sometimes bedroom) can be liberating, it can also be challenging to stay on task and remain productive. Here are 5 things

Composerish: Celsius?!

Subscribe! (It is free! Also; No ads!) We discuss Kevin’s method for understanding Celsius, conceptualizing musical form in terms of tension and release, and manufacturing failure for more realistic MIDI performances. Show Links: IMSLP.org Contact Info: Contact info: composerish@gmail.com http://sleepfacingwest.com

Composerish: Where are the Communities!?

Subscribe! (It is free! Also; No ads!) Why do online communities pale in comparison to online art communities? Composing from two different mindsets: Gardening versus Architecture. Show Links: Gearslutz VI-Control Contact Info: Contact info: composerish@gmail.com http://sleepfacingwest.com http://incompetech.com (You’re already here!)

Composerish: Building a Studio on the Cheap

Subscribe! (It is free! Also; No ads!) How has iTunes become less user friendly over the years. Suggestions for what to spend hard earned money on when just starting to build a studio, and the usefulness of real shakers! Amadeus