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Every Tuesday, I'll share cool things I've discovered that week that I think you'll love, too.

In case you missed my recent YouTube video…

I moved to Los Angeles in 2019 to continue my pursuits of composing for a living.

Prior to my move, I was in Tennessee, doing various music jobs including:

I’d hoped that my move to L.A. would give me the network and motivation I needed to be able to transition to full-time composing work.

So... how did it go?

Well, 6 months after my move, the U.S. got hit with COVID - and a nationwide lockdown.

That forced me to rely on the savings I had to get by, and to think outside the box in how I’d network with people and find work.

Having lived here for 5 years now, I thought it was time to make a video about the pros and cons of moving to L.A. to pursue composing.

In the video, I discuss:

(And if you’re determined to compose for a living and want my help to get there, check out my 6-week Composing Career Bootcamp.)

When you're ready, here's 4 ways I can help:

🎥 My YouTube. Watch 350+ videos including music tutorials, career tips, and more.
🗞️ The Newsletter Archive. Read articles from previous weeks of this newsletter.
🎬 Composing Career Bootcamp. Join my 6-week cohort-based course to learn how to land paid composing work from anywhere in the world. (100+ students, 5 stars)
👋 Work Directly with Me. I'm offering private mentorship to a handful of select media composers. If you're interested, click the link to apply.

That's all for now!

Hit reply to share your thoughts, questions, or just to say hi.

(I love hearing from my readers. 🙂)

Otherwise, happy music-making and I'll see you next Tuesday!

- Zach

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