Coming Up Through the Ranks (with Jonas Friedman)

Name-brand composers often employ teams of ghost writers and composers assistants to help get their projects over the finish line. While an accomplished film/TV composer himself, Jonas Friedman joins me today to talk about his experiences in the industry and how often times paying your dues can really pay off.

Watch this episode on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eolZIYTVAmE

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
02:10 - Interview with Jonas Friedman
14:08 - What advice can we offer composers who might feel taken advantage of?
20:26 - A day in the life of a composer's assistant
24:25 - Do you have to live in L.A. to work in the film music business?
32:00 - Jonas talks about mentoring and teaching aspiring composers
41:03 - Authenticity in composing
48:24 - Where can folks learn more about Jonas?
49:53 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!

Links
https://www.youtube.com/@jonasfriedman
https://www.modernmediacomposer.com/
https://www.jonasfriedman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jonasfriedmanmusic

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