A major force in 21st century concert music, Victoria Bond leads

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Whitney George is a composer and conductor who specializes in

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Composer and ensemble leader Whitney George discusses what it

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Michael J. Evans is an American composer based in Washington, D.C. He has recorded with the wonderful pianist Karolin Rojahn, as well as the Kiev Philharmonic, Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Moravian Philharmonic. He recently recorded his anti-concerto for Bassoon with the winner of the 66th Prague Spring International Music Competition, Jan Hudeček. His works are currently released on the Navona label of PARMA Recordings.

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Composer Michael J. Evans discusses being relevant to your audience and socially active as a composer.

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Seth Godin is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth founded both Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog is one of the most popular in the world.

This is an unusual episode. Instead of the traditional interview this is a re-broadcast of a seminar delivered by Seth Godin to the students of Juilliard in early 2016. When I heard the audio of this seminar I was completely floored. There is an incredible amount of value here with lessons that are timely and relevant. I reached out to Seth and he graciously gave permission for me to share this seminar with the Composer on Fire audience. You can find the original recording on Vimeo. Special thank you to Seth Godin for helping musicians think about their craft, what it means in today's world, and for allowing me to share your amazing work. Thank you, also, to Juilliard for inviting Seth and creating the opportunity for Seth to influence the lives and careers of musicians.

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Best-selling author and marketing expert Seth Godin shares how value is made in today's economy and how musicians can take advantage of it.

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Dan Hulsman is a music teacher, marketer, and creator of VideoGameMusicAcademy.com - a website dedicated to helping new and aspiring game music composers with their craft and career. Dan has worked in sales and marketing in Boston for 6 years, and has acted as a consultant for over 300 companies to help them build online marketing strategies, attract more prospects, and convert them into paying customers. Now, he uses these skills to help composers build their careers.

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Marketing expert and creator of Video Game Music Academy discusses how to hustle, the freelance economy, and job security as a composer.

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With playing that is “fierce and lyrical” and works that are “other-worldly” (The Strad) and “evocative” (NY Times), Jessica Meyer is a versatile composer and violist whose passionate musicianship radiates accessibility, generosity, and emotional clarity. Upcoming commissions include works for cellist Amanda Gookin of the Public String Quartet, the Nautilus Brass Quintet, pianist Molly Morkoski, and soprano Melissa Wimbish for her Carnegie Hall debut.

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In this episode composer Jessica Meyer shares how she's built a vibrant composing career in just a few short years and how you can too!

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Shannon Curtis is an independent songwriter, performer, and author, based in LA. Curtis’s groundbreaking use of house concert touring takes her on extensive nationwide tours, and she’s become a popular speaker at music conferences. Curtis's how-to book on house concerts debuted at #1 on Amazon’s Music Business Best Sellers list, and has been featured in national publications like Huffington Post and American Songwriter Magazine.

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Singer and songwriter Shannon Curtis has made a living performing her music touring house concerts across the nation and she teaches us how in this interview!

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Jon Mattox is a composer who lives and works in Los Angeles. His music has been featured in movie trailers, television shows, films, games, and advertising. His career started behind the drum set performing, recording, and touring with a variety of artists in bands. After building his own recording studio, his composing became the center of his work.

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Composer Jon Mattox discusses music licensing and why composers should focus on solving the music director's problems.

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Alex Shapiro aligns notes with the hope that at least a few of them will sound good next to each other. Her persistence at this, as well as arts advocacy volunteerism, wildlife photography, & the shameless instigation of insufferable puns on Facebook, has led to a happy life. Her genre-defying acoustic & electroacoustic works are performed and broadcast daily, & can be found on over twenty commercial releases from record labels worldwide.

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In Part 2 of this two-part interview Alex Shapiro discusses how and why composers should be in control of their careers.

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Alex Shapiro aligns notes with the hope that at least a few of them will sound good next to each other. Her persistence at this, as well as arts advocacy volunteerism, wildlife photography, & the shameless instigation of insufferable puns on Facebook, has led to a happy life. Her genre-defying acoustic & electroacoustic works are performed and broadcast daily, & can be found on over twenty commercial releases from record labels worldwide.

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In Part 1 of this two-part interview Alex Shapiro shares her thoughts on self publishing and consortiums.

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TO BE CONTINUED IN EP 61!!!

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