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This is the archive of questions that are posed once a day on the Facebook group with the same name, all about film composers. You are welcome to continue the convo here!
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What was the most important lesson you learned from your very first professional scoring gig?
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January 22, 2026 at 8:40 AM
What was the most important lesson you learned from your very first professional scoring gig?
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Time for Film Composer Mad Libs! How would you fill in the blanks?
______ remains out of reach due in my career due to _______.
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______ remains out of reach due in my career due to _______.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Time for Film Composer Mad Libs! How would you fill in the blanks?
______ remains out of reach due in my career due to _______.
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______ remains out of reach due in my career due to _______.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Do you have a go-to strategy for winning over a director who is too attached to the temp track you're asked to work with?
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January 19, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Do you have a go-to strategy for winning over a director who is too attached to the temp track you're asked to work with?
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Which "hidden gem" plugin is used on almost every project that more composers should know about?
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January 18, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Which "hidden gem" plugin is used on almost every project that more composers should know about?
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What do you do when the director you're working with has no idea what they want musically? What’s your most effective approach?
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January 17, 2026 at 11:51 AM
What do you do when the director you're working with has no idea what they want musically? What’s your most effective approach?
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January 16, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Does your career suffer from being pigeonholed? For example are you known as a composer who only works horror films?
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January 15, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Does your career suffer from being pigeonholed? For example are you known as a composer who only works horror films?
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What are some warning signs that would suggest a director is too difficult to work with or lacks professional experience?
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January 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
What are some warning signs that would suggest a director is too difficult to work with or lacks professional experience?
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Is scoring for documentaries your specialty? If so please share a link or two so we know what you're up to!
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January 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Is scoring for documentaries your specialty? If so please share a link or two so we know what you're up to!
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Who has been the least musical person you've collaborated with, and what did you learn from that experience?
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January 12, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Who has been the least musical person you've collaborated with, and what did you learn from that experience?
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How good are you at staying on top of your messages and emails? Ever miss something critical?
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January 7, 2026 at 12:26 PM
How good are you at staying on top of your messages and emails? Ever miss something critical?
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Does anyone feel like they write better or worse when they are under pressure? Does the stress improve or worsen your music?
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January 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Does anyone feel like they write better or worse when they are under pressure? Does the stress improve or worsen your music?
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What is the most over-hyped sample library you own that you almost never actually use?
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January 5, 2026 at 12:13 PM
What is the most over-hyped sample library you own that you almost never actually use?
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Are you easy to identify on the internet? If someone important searches for your name right now, what will they find?
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January 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Are you easy to identify on the internet? If someone important searches for your name right now, what will they find?
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January 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
What is your AI platform of choice these days? Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity? What floats your boat?
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January 1, 2026 at 12:35 PM
What is your AI platform of choice these days? Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity? What floats your boat?
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In honor of the new year, share a piece of your music that captures the spirit of a fresh start! Drop a link below.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:33 PM
In honor of the new year, share a piece of your music that captures the spirit of a fresh start! Drop a link below.
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As a film composer, do you think you’ll ever reach a point where you feel you’ve mastered it all?
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December 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
As a film composer, do you think you’ll ever reach a point where you feel you’ve mastered it all?
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Do you need to get into a 'zone' or a headspace before you start composing your music?
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December 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Do you need to get into a 'zone' or a headspace before you start composing your music?
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If a director contacted you to request a demo of your music for a specific project, would you be ready to send it right away?
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December 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
If a director contacted you to request a demo of your music for a specific project, would you be ready to send it right away?
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As we head into 2026, what’s one thing you’re ready to stop doing as a film composer - and one thing you want to lean into more?
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December 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
As we head into 2026, what’s one thing you’re ready to stop doing as a film composer - and one thing you want to lean into more?
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What part of being a film composer still excites you the most—and how do you hope that evolves over time?
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December 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
What part of being a film composer still excites you the most—and how do you hope that evolves over time?
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What single piece of gear or software made the biggest difference to your workflow speed - not your sound - and why?
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December 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
What single piece of gear or software made the biggest difference to your workflow speed - not your sound - and why?
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