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Joel Corelitz is a composer who believes music has a soul. In this interview he shares why focusing on style is a dead end and why persistence is key.

Topics discussed on this episode:

• Transitioning from the conservatory to commercial music
• The wrong path
• Pretty, traditional, music is boring
• Wrestling with an art form
• Wanting to be an artist
• The role is to be in service to someone else
• Three ways to think about opportunities:
  • Passion projects
  • Good for career
  • Good for finances
• Knowing who you are as a person
• Style can be a dead end
• The commissioner needs something in return
• Music is an isolating career
• Be persistent & join the community
• Learn what to do in the valleys
• Give them a reason to work with you
• Don't be afraid to specialize, yet be a generalist
• Be a good listener

Website:

• www.jordancritz.com

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This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.