Kicking off our month of composers is Ivan Trevino.  As a composer/performer who also self-publishes, there was much to talk about. Topics: to pdf or not to pdf?, the music of Alejandro Vinao, Facebook questions, Game of Thrones... Watch here. Listen below. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element 0:00  Intro and hello 0:48  Game of Thrones cover 4:54  Brandon Arvay: What advice do you have for young composers to get their music out there? Also, what are your thoughts on giving music away for free as a means of getting noticed? 8:10  Unique musical styles and voices 13:13  Getting started with sound recording 16:03  Pandora, can-do attitude 17:52  Percy Lane: Can you explain your whiteboard? 20:28  Inspirations, music influences 27:28  Ben: Music of Alejandro Vinao 39:01  Kazakstan visit with American Musicians Abroad 46:16  Michael Neumeier: What are the pros and cons of teaming up with a company vs. self-publishing? Should a composer self-publish? 55:23  Nathan Charles: What elements can composers include in their compositions to help performers better interpret the subtle nuances of a piece? 1:00:12  Robby Green: What would you like to see more of from performers of your music? 1:01:26  Wrap