Writing music is hard work. Every day composers struggle against procrastination, doubt, fear, and the blank page. Many composers, due to the nature of their creative work, don’t recognize the need to develop skills in business, networking, selling, and promotion. Composers are actually small-business owners selling the fruit of their craft. More than that, composers are in the business of having to be creative every day.

As a composer and a teacher I have personally struggled with these issues and have seen them in my colleagues, peers, and students. Because of that I started the Composer on Fire podcast to help composers achieve their goals and thrive in the art of composing through interviews with composers, performers, and creatives. The interviews are masterclasses on building a career in composition and achieving success as a composer. Each interview is unique and highlights just one of the many paths a career in composition can take. My goal is to help composers become the com

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