Andrew Raiher reveals the methodical frameworks behind his creative process. Though he thrives on experimentation and bold artistic choices, he organizes projects into modular, bite-sized chunks — a habit influenced by the traditional reel system of film scoring. For Raiher, structure and creativity are not opposites; they fuel each other.

Key Topics

• Why structure is essential for creativity
• Modular planning and chunking large projects
• The influence of film and TV scoring workflows
• How old reel-based systems shaped creative processes
• Balancing experimental art with commercial constraints

Quotes

• “I try to make insane things, but I’m very structured in my process.”
• “If anything can be organized, I will organize it.”
• “Structure creates the space for me to be as expansive creatively as I possibly can.”
• “Chunking a large project into manageable pieces is the key to surviving long timelines.”