4 episodes

If you have no prior knowledge about the director/composer relationship for a film project, this podcast will help.You may be curious how film composers interact with directors, the Spotting Session is here to give you info. Maybe you just want to learn the ropes as a beat maker turned soundtrack composer; this podcast is for you! I'm here to help the creative community worldwide with understanding what composing for film involves, as well as music technology topics in general that overlap. But most of all I'm passionate about it all, so I enjoy teaching what I know, to whomever is interested!

The Spotting Session Dana Solomon

    • Arts

If you have no prior knowledge about the director/composer relationship for a film project, this podcast will help.You may be curious how film composers interact with directors, the Spotting Session is here to give you info. Maybe you just want to learn the ropes as a beat maker turned soundtrack composer; this podcast is for you! I'm here to help the creative community worldwide with understanding what composing for film involves, as well as music technology topics in general that overlap. But most of all I'm passionate about it all, so I enjoy teaching what I know, to whomever is interested!

    The Things That You Can Expect As A Film Composer, Scoring Your First Independent Film Project. - Part 2 of 2

    The Things That You Can Expect As A Film Composer, Scoring Your First Independent Film Project. - Part 2 of 2

    Let's continue from where we left off in Episode 2, Part 1.

    I have more  pointers you can use when starting your first film project as a composer. 

    • 52 min
    The Things That You Can Expect As A Film Composer, Scoring Your First Independent Film Project. - Part 1 of 2

    The Things That You Can Expect As A Film Composer, Scoring Your First Independent Film Project. - Part 1 of 2

    In this 2nd episode of The Spotting Session, I'm going to give you several points to remember if you're ready to score your first film as a composer.

    These suggestions certainly helped me over the years, and being prepared ahead of time is half your success!  

    • 48 min
    What Will Help A Music Composer Grasp A Film Director's Project? - Part 2 of 2

    What Will Help A Music Composer Grasp A Film Director's Project? - Part 2 of 2

    Let's get back to the discussion from the 1st Part of this Episode, as it pertains to the Film Composer/Film Director relationship on a project.

    I'll provide you with a couple more points to consider as a composer, to make your film soundtrack a success!

    • 26 min
    What Will Help A Music Composer Grasp A Film Director's Project? - Part 1 of 2

    What Will Help A Music Composer Grasp A Film Director's Project? - Part 1 of 2

    The director has finished editing their film, and you have to deliver as the film composer.
    Follow along with SESAC composer Dana Solomon, as he gives at least 5 options and several common situations when tackling your first soundtrack.
    Get some insight into the dilemmas a film director may deal with, and the solutions you can use to help finish the score.
    If you have no prior knowledge about the director/composer relationship for a film project, are curious how film composers approach directors, or maybe just want to learn the ropes as a beat maker turned soundtrack composer, then this show is for you! 

    • 29 min

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