Have you ever heard of affiliate income, and how it can boost your financial situation as a musician and/or teacher? I am fortunate today to introduce you to Dr. Tonya Lawson who happens to be an expert in this very topic. We’ll be diving into details into how to use your website properly, together with social media, to generate income. 

Topics Include:
· How passive income can create stability for free-lance/independent musicians and music teachers
· What is affiliate income? Is it possible for musicians to earn it? Where do I sign up?
· What is SEO? Why do musicians need to know what it is?
· Blog posts are not what they once were
· Tips on working smarter, not harder when using social media and websites for marketing and affiliate income
· Advice for new musicians

https://tonyalawson.com/
https://tonyalawson.com/creative-seo/
https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world

Affiliate Income For Musicians with Dr. Tonya Lawson

Dr. Malena McLaren joins me to discuss her decades-long passion project of discovering little-known Spanish clarinet works, their characteristics, and the stories behind their composers.  
This information is critical for composers wanting to integrate Spanish influences into their compositions, as well as musicians wanting to perform this music with appropriate stylistic nuances.

Topics Include:
•	Malena’s journey to Spain to find Yuste’s music
•	Miguel Yuste’s Life
•	Characteristics of Spanish Music: Rhythmic Elements, Melodic Elements, Harmonic Elements
•	Spanish clarinetists to listen to
•	Where to find Yuste’s Music
•	Other Spanish composers to listen to

Bassus Ediciones:  https://www.bassusediciones.com/?lang=en
Van Cott Information Services Inc,: https://vcisinc.com/

A Treasure Hunt for Miguel Yuste's Music

In honor of Halloween, we’ll be talking with Grant Meuers, sound designer for “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster,” on how not only music, but sound design can effect an audience’s experience and emotions. We talk about the importance of sound design, how to look at sound compositionally, foley, and how Grant balances his life while running his company “Snow Globe Sound.”

Topics Include:
•	The difference between sound design and sound editing
•	The thought process behind the sound design in “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster”
•	The use of texture and thinking compositionally in sound design
•	How music and sound can work together, and work against each other
•	Grant’s music background and his path to sound design
•	The importance of taking breaks for physical and creative health
•	Balancing the administrative and creative aspects of owning a company

https://snowglobesound.com/
https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world

Horror & Action Film Sound Design with Grant Meuers

It’s football season! Ever wonder where the networks get the memorable theme music for their broadcasts? In our latest episode I’m talking with Alexander Hitchens, one of the top composers in the sports music business. He’s here to talk with us about his latest project composing music for NBC’s Big 10 football package, and how being observant and being prepared can change the course of your career in unexpected ways! Stay ready so you don't have to get ready!

TOPICS INCLUDE:
-How Hip Hop and Classical Music complement each other
-Alexander's composing music for LeBron James and Kobe Bryant
-The composing process: "Quantity Breeds Quality"
-How an early morning tweet turned into a contract with NBC
-The process of creating music for live sporting events
-Advice for future musicians

https://www.alexanderhitchens.com/
https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world

Be Ready When NBC Calls: Alexander Hitchens on Composing for Sports

Today we are exploring the world of music editing, the invisible art form that is a success only if you don’t notice it. We are lucky to have the award-winning music editor Yuri Gorbachow here to talk with us about this topic.

Yuri Gorbachow is the founder of Aesthetic Corporation, a sound and music production company with a rich history in the audio for video industry. With a career spanning over 35 years, he has been working behind the scenes, ensuring that the music in some of the most iconic television productions reaches its highest possible standards.

Recognized for his outstanding work, Yuri has been nominated for 25 M.P.S.E. Golden Reel awards and has won four times for best sound and music editing. He has received 11 Canadian Screen Award nominations, winning nine times. Additionally, Yuri's contributions earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series, and he is especially acclaimed as a trustworthy ally and collaborator on prestige projects such as Vikings and Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
· A music editor’s role
· What makes a good music edit?
· How are awards decided?
· The art form of temp music
· Episodic music editing vs feature film music editing
· What is a cue sheet?
· Managing time and multiple projects
· Yuri’s background 
· The future of music editing 
· Advice for future music editors

https://aesthetic.ca/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0329786/

The Invisible Art Form of Music Editing with Yuri Gorbachow

Today we are talking with Carlos Baker, who is sharing his story of overcoming childhood cancer and using creativity through becoming a songwriter and author to deal with the emotional aftermath.

Topics Include:
•	The emotional aftermath of Cancer
•	Carlos’ hermitage in Germany
•	Seeing yourself as an artist
•	Using creativity to cope with depression and anxiety
•	Working with a producer
•	Song melody vs syllabic melody
•	Working with studio musicians 
•	Advice for future musicians

Song Writer, Bass Player, and Author Carlos Baker is an American born musician who moved to northern Germany in 2009. In 2020, he penned the novel, Songs for Ivy which is available on Amazon. Carlos has written over 50 songs ranging from country to ballads to rock and blues. He writes songs that are filled with raw emotion, many of which deal with his personal experiences and struggles with depression. But above all, Carlos is most proud of the 4 children that he and his wife have raised. 

https://ckbakerband.com/
C.K. Baker Band on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CsZn...
Songs for Ivy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/huzxAoC

Using Creativity to Cope: with Songwriter, Musician, Author, & Amputee Survivor, Carlos Baker

“Cliff End Records is more than a label; it’s a movement that empowers artists and navigates them through a vast ocean of musical possibilities.” In this episode Christine talks with Dina Rizvic and Alan Jones about the founding of Cliff End Records, and their goal of helping musicians create their art on their own terms. 

TOPICS INCLUDE:
-Dina and Alan's backgrounds
-The beginning of Cliff End Records
-The goal of Cliff End Records
-The history of recording and publishing
-How a small label is different than a large label
-Working with artists from a creative and legal standpoint
-Plans for the future
-A day in the life at an Independent Label
-Advice for aspiring musicians

https://www.cliffendrecords.com/
https://www.cliffendbooks.com/
https://dinarizvic11.wixsite.com/dinarizvic
https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world/f/cliff-end-records-behind-the-scenes-at-an-independent-label

Cliff End Records: Behind the Scenes at an Independent Label

Today we are talking with Elyssa Samsel, the composer behind the music of the Lionsgate feature film "Miller's Girl." We discuss her process of composing and creating the score for the popular film, including the use of conventional and unexpected instruments to add depth to scenes and characters. In addition, Elyssa discusses her background composing for musical theater and animation, the importance of collaboration, and her strategies for maintaining optimism in a competitive career.  
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-Elyssa’s Background
-BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop
-The Importance of Collaboration 
-The Freedom of Composing for Animation
-Endless Optimism and How to Persist Through “Hiccups” in Your Career
-The Value of Networking and Consistency
-Surround Yourself with “A Mastermind Alliance”
-Behind the Music of “Miller’s Girl”
-Advice for Aspiring Musicians

https://www.samselanderson.com/
https://betweenthelinesmusical.com/
https://youtu.be/pKA01VUKlCU?si=kZGdalvpO9YQTUxY

Elyssa Samsel on Creating the Music for "Miller's Girl"

Just like the many students in the US returning to school this month, music teachers are making goals of their own for the upcoming school year. In honor of that, Christine is switching from interviewer to interviewee, and with the help of producer, Russ, will be discussing some of the activities she's planning on implementing to help her students become more connected and creative in their music making. We also discuss a teacher's role in preparing and protecting their students in very competitive environments/auditions, as well as reviewing lessons Christine has learned from a few of her fantastic guests on this program!

Resources Mentioned:
**These are not affiliated links. We're not getting sponsored by any of these products...we just like them**
The Mind's Ear by Bruce Adolphe https://a.co/d/hmBdsu2
Rhythm Cup Explorations by Wendy Stevens: https://composecreate.com/product/rhythm-cup-explorations/
Pattern Pieces by Piano Safari: https://pianosafari.com/product/patternpiecespack/
Shades of Sound by Jenny Boster: https://a.co/d/1JB7JeW

MvW Episodes referenced:

What Are You Trying to Say? Musical Imagination with Bruce Adolphe: https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world/f/what-are-you-trying-to-say-musical-imagination-with-bruce-adolph
How to Win an Audition: A conversation with Dr. Scott Holden https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world/f/musicians-vs-auditions-part-1---how-win-an-audition
Audiation and Music Learning Theory with Siliana Chiliachka: https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world/f/audiation-and-music-learning-theory-with-siliana-chiliachka
Competition in Music with Dr. Brandon Bascom https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world/f/competition-in-music-with-dr-brandon-bascom
Performance Anxiety: https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world/f/performance-anxiety-5-principles
Jenny Boster: Female Composers and Why We Should Study Them https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world/f/female-composers-and-why-we-should-study-them

Just Christine: Increasing Students' Musical Creativity

Today we are honored to have Deva Anderson and Rachel Lautzenheiser, two renowned music supervisors, joining us to share their insights on the film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Piano Lesson. 

The two have worked together for more than a decade. Deva leads the music department at Tom Hanks and Gary Goeztman’s Production Company, Playtone, where she has overseen music for all their productions for over 25 years, including the Oscar-nominated film Greyhound, Band of Brothers, and The Pacific. 

Rachel has played an integral part of the music department at Playtone as a rising Music Supervisor whose credits include Masters of the Air, Alaska Daily, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. 

Deva and Rachel also received two Guild of Music Supervisor nominations for Best Music Supervision in a TV Drama (Masters of the Air) and Best Music Supervision in a Mid-Level Budget Film (The Piano Lesson). 

The Music of "The Piano Lesson" With Music Supervisors Deva Anderson and Rachel Lautzenheiser

Today I chat with Columbian composer Juan Cortés Arango as he shares his creative process behind The Head Season 3 and his innovative approach to extended techniques. 

In this episode we discuss *Juan's transition from cello performance to composition due to tendinitis *Creating organic sounds that feel electronic using extended techniques *Working with prepared piano, unusual woodwinds, and unconventional string techniques *The philosophy behind choosing acoustic instruments over synthesizers *His collaboration process and the importance of documentation in composition *How the music industry is evolving and what it means for composers.

About our Guest:
Juan Cortés Arango is a versatile Colombian composer based in Los Angeles. Juan’s portfolio includes such notable works as Mala Fortuna, Anywhere With You, and Above the Yangtze River. As an additional composer, Juan worked on Pablo Larrain’s Golden Globe-nominated Neruda, as well as Judd Apatow’s HBO docuseries George Carlin’s American Dream, and Amazon Studios’ Life Itself, starring Oscar Isaac and Olivia Wilde. Through his close relationship with Richard Ludlow’s Hexany Audio, Juan also orchestrates for a wide variety of video games, virtual reality, and interactive media projects, including Honor of Kings and Arknights. He also co-founded Salon de Paprika, a boutique film production house. Both ventures have developed a global clientele since their founding. He is currently building an orchestration collective. Juan graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2014 with a double major in Film Scoring and Electronic Production & Design. 

Using Extended Techniques with Composer Juan Cortés Arango

Join professional musician, Christine Smith, as she discusses topics that face the day-to-day lives of those responsible for making the music we all love. Together, with experts and fellow musicians, Christine dives into everything from the business to the personal and even the social/political side of being a musician.  It is a refreshing and honest look into the lives of those responsible for performing and creating the music in our lives.

Using Extended Techniques with Composer Juan Cortés Arango

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