David Shaw on Twitch Streaming, Writing a Concept Album, Composing In Public

In this episode Craig & Nathan chat with David Shaw - a Scottish music composer and Twitch Streamer. David writes music live on Twitch, giving viewers a behind the scenes look at the composition process. 

Check out David's links here: https://dscomposing.carrd.co/  

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Podcast notes: 

* (0:00) Introducing David Shaw 

* (0:32) What was the role of music in early years? 

* (2:34) College experience  

* (3:34) Learning composing 

* (6:01) Twitch streams 

* (11:53) Composing in public  

* (14:06) Advice for new streamers  

* (19:00) How to be creative on command? 

* (21:09) Twitch streaming consistency  

* (22:21) Twitch affiliates & partners 

* (26:41) Weekly schedule  

* (28:38) Personal project you're excited about? 

* (32:39) Typical day in the life 

* (39:31) Staying motivated 

* (43:06) Inspiration behind concept album  

* (48:15) Influential bands  

* (55:14) Hobbies/interests outside music?  

* (58:26) Favorite movie/game genres?  

* (1:02:51) Best recent purchase under $100? 

* (1:04:20) Patreon/Discord/Email newsletter?  

* (1:08:10) Your goals for the next few years? What's next?   

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