In this episode, the host interviews Peter, a former student and production music composer from Hungary. Peter shares his journey from a career in the translation industry to composing media and production music. He discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his career shift, his experiences in composing for documentaries, and how he manages his time between his day job and music composition. Peter also emphasizes the importance of staying organized, being dedicated, and explains misconceptions about production music.

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Peter

01:06 Peter's Background and Journey into Music

03:23 Transition to Production Music

05:45 Joining the Composer Academy

06:35 Balancing Freelance Work and Music

10:52 Collaborating with Publishers

15:09 Daily Routine and Creative Process

22:41 Reflecting on Professional Satisfaction

25:30 Dreams of Scoring a Documentary

26:25 The Journey Begins: Film Festival Experience

27:20 Connecting with the Director

28:44 Scoring the Documentary: Challenges and Triumphs

29:39 The Role of Music in Documentaries

30:12 From Composer to Translator

31:10 Remote Collaboration and Spotting Sessions

33:26 Creating and Finalizing the Soundtrack

34:36 Networking and Future Plans

36:14 Production Music vs. Stock Music

42:37 Inspiration and Sci-Fi Music

47:00 Advice for Aspiring Composers