The comfort zone of a composer is--you guessed it--writing music.

But the reality of making music for a living is that at least 70% of your time will be spent on non-musical tasks. That includes (but is definitely not limited to):

• Networking
• Negotiating
• Admin & Organization
• Ongoing communication with clients
• Bookkeeping
• Sending & receiving invoices

That's why today, I'm sharing just on...

Whether you're just getting started trying to compose for a living, or you've been doing it for decades, this book is invaluable.

I've had the privilege of speaking with Steven, and he's the real deal.

He's accomplished what many professional composers have not--maintaining a life outside of his career. 🕊️

Early on, most composers jump at the chance to work any amount of hours...

If you asked me to recommend one book to everyone in the world--especially creative professionals--this would be it.

​Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - by Greg McKeown​

This book taught me so many things:

• How to say "no" early and often
• How to prioritize my needs over others
• How to remove work that doesn't excite me
• How to be more productive, but less busy

I began reading ...

 I'm often asked for recommendations on reading materials to improve orchestration/composition.

Honestly, I'm not a big reader of music books. I much prefer to study by listening to music I love, emulating it in a DAW, and making observations about the results.

That said, of all the music books I have read, this book is one of my favorites:

What I love about it is its practicality.

There are...