Composition

4 days ago
2 min

The Worth Of Your Old Compositions (Don't Delete Them)

As composers, we're expected to write new music for commissions but what should we do with old music drafts we dismiss as not good enough?

'Synthetik' And Starting Out As A Composer

Edward Brown

Mar 15
7 min

'Synthetik' And Starting Out As A Composer

In the music production industry, it's hard to get your foot in the door. I'd like to tell you about my first projects and how I got them.

Breaking Through The Confusion Of Stock Music - Part 3

Edward Brown

Feb 12
5 min

Breaking Through The Confusion Of Stock Music - Part 3

In part 3 of this series of blogs about stock music, I talk about my own experience and which libraries have worked well for me.

Breaking Through The Confusion Of Stock Music - Part 2

Edward Brown

Jan 29
3 min

Breaking Through The Confusion Of Stock Music - Part 2

This week, I'd like to give you a bit of information about PROs or Performance Rights Organisations and why it might be a good idea to join.

Breaking Through The Confusion Of Stock Music - Part 1

Edward Brown

Jan 22
5 min

Breaking Through The Confusion Of Stock Music - Part 1

For four years now, I've been writing music for stock libraries. I'd like to share with you what I've learned about the industry.

Edward Brown

Nov 20, 2020
4 min

My Writing Style Through The Years

I decided to look through my compositions to discover what patterns are in my writing style and whether these have developed over time.

Edward Brown

Jul 29, 2020
3 min

Kitted out

I've come across many music producing studio setups that look absolutely amazing. In comparison, mine is quite small. Here's a little...

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