In this episode Nathan & Craig talk to Dirk Ehlert - a German-born  composer currently living in Spain who creates educational resources,  tools, and product reviews for musicians. Enjoy this wide-ranging  interview on composing library music for trailers and television,  building frameworks and shortcuts, DAW templates, MIDI packs, mailbox  money, and much more.   

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Podcast notes: 

* (0:00) Introducing Dirk 

* (0:25) Musical background 

* (4:44) Web design 

* (5:59) Career crossroad 

* (8:04) Moving to LA 

* (10:30) Composing library music for TV 

* (12:44) How do you get your feet wet? 

* (14:18) Studying TV shows for music placement 

* (19:29) Standard formula for stock music 

* (21:59) Starting your own label 

* (23:54) DAW Templates 

* (35:35) Music Production Course 

* (37:33) Midi packs 

* (41:50) Studio One switch 

* (55:20) Advice to amateur composers transitioning to full time 

* (1:05:44) Typical day in the life of Dirk 

* (1:07:30) When you feel unfocused, what do you do? 

* (1:08:40) Best recent purchase under $100?   

* (1:12:53) Favorite current TV show & YT channel? 

* (1:16:08) What are your goals, what's next for you?   

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