PinnedJohn Joseph WiaterThe First Conversation a Composer Has with a Film Director (is not about music)The first conversation you have with a director, producer, or screenwriter is your first opportunity as a composer to either hired for your…Sep 26, 2022Sep 26, 2022
John Joseph WiaterHow to Become a Film ComposerI’ve tried to bring this down to the absolutely core and most foundational steps one can take when starting out as a film composer. I’m…Mar 28, 2023Mar 28, 2023
John Joseph WiaterHow are Film Composers Compensated and Paid?Compensation and pay transparency is a topic that always has room for improvement in the creative industries, and film composing is no…Mar 23, 2023Mar 23, 2023
John Joseph WiaterThe Importance of Strong Communication Between FIlm Directors and ComposersEffective communication is crucial for the success of any film, and it is especially important for the relationship between film directors…Mar 16, 20231Mar 16, 20231
John Joseph WiaterComparing the Paths of Film Composing to Artists and Music ProducersFilm composers artists, musicians, and producers all at the end of the day are creating music. There are a handful of key differences in…Dec 8, 2022Dec 8, 2022
John Joseph WiaterA Proper Film Composing and Scoring TemplateIt Can Make or Break your Productivity and ConsistencyOct 19, 2022Oct 19, 2022
John Joseph WiaterHOW INDIE FILM COMPOSERS ACTUALLY GET HIREDComposers mostly get hired through existing relationships, the end. The absolute final answer. If that’s all you needed to know, you are…Oct 3, 2022Oct 3, 2022
