Alternative Ways To Make Money From Home - Become A Music Composer

Need new ways to make money from music? A pandemic proof career you might have overlooked is composing from home, including making music for film, TV and video games. The demand for digital media is higher than ever before and so now you can future proof your career and enjoy a stable income. 

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The Road To Becoming A Great Composer

Music is a universal language that creative people have used to express their thoughts for centuries. Crafting a well-composed piece of music is challenging, as there are many practical and theoretical factors to consider. 

While the old joke about how to get to Carnegie Hall is true - you do have to practice - there are other incremental steps you can take to sharpen your skills as a composer. Here are five things you can start doing today to become a great composer.

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Making Sense Of A Song By Richard Strauss Via Botany

Guest post by Erica Ann Sipes. This article originally appeared on Soundfly’s Flypaper

Yes, you read that correctly. In the course of this one blog post, I am going to attempt to use a brief study in botany to unravel an issue I am having in the accompaniment to a song by Richard Strauss.

Ready?

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Marketing Yourself As An Artist

By, Wendy Day

Marketing is the overall image and awareness that is put forth by your brand as you advertise, promote, do interviews and basically spread the word about your music (which is your product). You need to know exactly who will buy your music, and tailor your marketing campaign to them. The best method to draw in fans is “word of mouth,” so therefore your goal should always be to spark positive conversation (word of mouth) about you and your music.

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