In this candid reflection, Andrew Raiher explains how a life on tour pushed him to pivot into film and television scoring. What started as a desperate shift to protect his health became a career-defining move. Today, with more than 40 films to his name, Raiher’s story is a reminder that the scariest pivots often lead to the most meaningful growth.

Key Topics

• Why Andrew Raiher had to leave touring behind
• The role of health in driving career decisions
• Taking the leap into film and TV scoring
• How friends and opportunity shape pivotal moments
• Growth through risk and reinvention

Quotes

• “I realized that if I didn’t pivot within a year, I’d have no liver.”
• “It was the most terrifying pivot of my life.”
• “And now, about 40 movies later, I pivoted.”