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Longer pieces on writing music for pictures — craft, process and hard-won lessons from the studio floor.
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Leaving room: my muting method
Spotting notes, mute maps and the habit of letting the frame breathe.
Why directors marry the demo
Temp love is real. A demo process that survives the journey to the final mix.
Stems that mixers thank you for
Naming, grouping and paperwork — the quiet half of every strong score.
Quoting a score with confidence
Budgets, buyouts and rights — a plain guide for composers starting out.
Roots first, arrangement second
Working with traditional material with care — listen deeply before you write.
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