The Composer's Life
Diving into the day-to-day details of a composer: what they do, how they do it, and why. Nadia, the host, is a composer for film and media, and graduated from Berklee College of Music. She shares tips on how to compose, music theory, her experiences, and interviews other composers to give you an insider's view on composing professionally.
Website: https://www.nadiamair.com/the-composers-life
Email: nadiammair@gmail.com
Episodes
30 episodes
Exciting Announcement!
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1:51
Berklee Interviews: Sheldon Mirowitz, Composer & Philosopher, Pt. 2
Listen to the second half of the interview with Sheldon, and hear his fresh take on life, music, and his advice for budding film composers.Berklee Interviews is a series of interviews with professors, chairs, and professionals from Berk...
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Berklee Interviews: Sheldon Mirowitz, Composer & Philosopher, Pt. 1
Listen to Sheldon's fresh take on life, music, and his advice for budding film composers.Berklee Interviews is a series of interviews with professors, chairs, and professionals from Berklee College of Music. Sign up for the news...
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Berklee Interviews: Timothy Huling, Composer, Conductor, Orchestra, & Producer of music for Film, Games, Media, & The Concert Hall
Tim Huling is a multitalented and skilled musical creative, with deep knowledge and experience in music composition and orchestration.Listen to hear his story, why he loves music, and advice he has for people who want to get into film s...
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Berklee Interviews: Claes Nystrom, Emmy Award Winner for the First Deepfake
Listen to find out why Claes Nystrom was given an Emmy for his incredible part in what the Department of Homeland Security deemed to be the first threat in cybersecurity to any democracy....Plus, his whole career in music, his approach ...
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Berklee Interviews: Claudio Ragazzi, Emmy Award Winner and Film & TV Composer
Why does Emmy Award Winner Claudio Ragazzi want to compose for Teletubbies? Find out now by listening to his interview.Website: https://www.claudioragazzi.com/film-tvIMDb:
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Interview: Film & TV Composer Blair Mowat - Part 2
Part two of an interview with award winning film composer and TV composer Blair Mowat, recently nominated for a BAFTA for his score for ITV's Nolly.Blair Mowat has composed over 200 scores for films, theater, and televisi...
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Interview: Film & TV Composer Blair Mowat - Part 1
An interview with award winning film composer and TV composer Blair Mowat, recently nominated for a BAFTA for his score for ITV's Nolly.Blair Mowat has composed over 200 scores for films, theater, and television, with cli...
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Interview with Film Composers: Kevin Lax & Robert Lydecker
An interview with Emmy award winning film composers Robert Lydecker and Kevin Lax, who recently co-scored the new film Orion and the Dark out on Netflix.Join us as we discuss what drove them to pursue film scoring, behind the s...
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53:35
Composing with Modes: Locrian
Today's episode is allll about the seventh mode, Locrian. Listen to hear how to construct it, songs based in this mode, and a composition created live.For more help to understand Locrian, you can visit this page:
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15:22
Composing with Modes: Aeolian
Hi there, Thank you so much for your support and for listening to today's episode. It is sixth in a mini-series about modes, where I break them down and then compose with them! This one is all about Aeolian...
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Composing with Modes: Mixolydian
Hi there, Thank you so much for your support and for listening to today's episode. It is fifth in a mini-series about modes, where I break them down and then compose with them! This one is all about Mixolyd...
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11:28
Composing with Modes: Lydian
Hello everyone! Thanks for listening to today's episode. It is fourth in a mini-series about modes, where I break them down and then compose with them!This one is all about Lydian.To get more help with it, here's a...
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20:14
Composing with Modes: Phrygian
Hello everyone! Thanks for listening to today's episode. It is the third of a mini-series, in which I talk about each mode, how to build their scales, and how to use them when composing!To get more help with the concept, he...
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23:18
Composing with Modes: Dorian
Hello everyone! Thanks for listening to todays episode. It is the second of a mini-series, in which I talk about each mode, how to build their scales, and how to use them when composing!To get more help with the concept, he...
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19:36
Composing with Modes: Ionian
Hello everyone! Thanks for listening to todays episode. It is the first of a mini-series, in which we talk about each mode, how to build their scales, and how to use them when composing!To get more help with the concept, he...
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14:24
Composing for a Client
When starting any composition project when working with a client, there are key things to know going in, as well as what expectations the client has for you. What are some questions you should ask? What are some ways you can prepare? Find out t...
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Episode 14
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23:18
Knowing What's Essential
All creatives have it- an endless supply of ideas and projects in their heads, starting everything but finishing nothing. But when working, more does not always mean more success. How do you decide what's most important to work on, and what hel...
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Episode 13
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13:40
Composing with Music Theory, Pt. 3
Hello again! This episode extends the concepts discussed in Ep. 11, talking about the phrases we've composed and what to do next with them.Sign up for the newsletter:
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Episode 12
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17:13
Composing with Music Theory, Pt. 2
Build on to the concepts talked about in last week's episode, "Composing with Music Theory". We talk more about phrases, variations, motives, and where to go next with what you've already composed!Sign up for the newsletter:
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Episode 11
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14:23
Composing with Music Theory
In this episode, learn how to start composing with a phrase. The book "Fundamentals of Musical Composition" by Arnold Schoenberg is referenced, and the following pieces are used as reference: Symphony No. 5, 3rd Movement by...
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Episode 10
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13:59
Composer's Guide to Networking & Finding Work
Networking is one of the most important skills to have to be a successful composer - it's what determines the work you get! Listen for ideas of where to work in the industry, how to meet people, and how to keep professional relationships going....
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Episode 9
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Interview: Composer Virginia Leo
Virginia Leo is a composer for adaptive & interactive media- namely video games, VR, and film. She recently graduated from dBs Sound & Music Institute in Bristol with a Bachelor's Honours Degree in Sound for Games and Apps. She was rece...
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Episode 8
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