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  • Glory St. Germain is the founder and CEO of Ultimate Music Theory, a TEDx Speaker, an international bestselling author with over fifty books, a host of global music teachers summits, and an expert coach & creator of the UMTC Elite Educator Program. Her passion for teaching excellence sets a new standard of achievement in music theory education. Through her online courses, memberships, and trainings she helps teachers elevate their income, impact their teaching, and grow their expert music teaching business. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Piano teacher, entrepreneur, and founder of Ultimate Music Theory Glory St. Germain joins Garrett Hope and Dr. Heidi Kay Begay to discuss the Ultimate Music Business Summit and why you ARE a business.

    Websites:

    ultimatemusictheory.com

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Luthier, singer-songwriter, and business owner Chris Alvarado makes finely-crafted boutique guitars in the Florida panhandle. After serving in the military, Chris became one of the most in-demand performers along Florida's Emerald Coast. He now runs Driftwood Guitars full-time and creates regular content for YouTube. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Luthier, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and business owner Chris Alvarado discusses how making art is running a business, how to raise your rates, and how to be successful as an artist and with money. This is part two of two.

    Topics discussed in these episodes:

    Chris' portfolio Diversifying your income stream Don't just rely on the one thing YouTube & content creation The mental roadblock The holistic approach Garrett's Venn diagram Making art is still running a business Being successful & famous Why go to Berklee? Selling out Money & success Knowing you can figure it out is a skill to develop Forming your business Raising your rates Surround yourself with business owners Just do it YouTube

    Websites:

    www.driftwoodguitars.com Driftwood Guitars YouTube Channel

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

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  • Luthier, singer-songwriter, and business owner Chris Alvarado makes finely-crafted boutique guitars in the Florida panhandle. After serving in the military, Chris became one of the most in-demand performers along Florida's Emerald Coast. He now runs Driftwood Guitars full time and creates regular content for YouTube. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Luthier, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and business owner Chris Alvarado discusses how making art is running a business, how to raise your rates, and how to be successful as an artist and with money. This is part one of two.

    Topics discussed in these episodes:

    Chris' portfolio Diversifying your income stream Don't just rely on the one thing YouTube & content creation The mental roadblock The holistic approach Garrett's Venn diagram Making art is still running a business Being successful & famous Why go to Berklee? Selling out Money & success Knowing you can figure it out is a skill to develop Forming your business Raising your rates Surround yourself with business owners Just do it YouTube

    Websites:

    www.driftwoodguitars.com Driftwood Guitars YouTube Channel

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Dr. Heidi Kay Begay is a self-employed flutist, educator, podcaster, and non-profit organizer. She is the creator of the Flute 360 podcast, which delivers educational content, to the modern-day flutist, through various platforms. Since 2018, the podcast has produced over 200 episodes, received over 75,000 downloads from 70 countries, and has obtained several corporate sponsorships. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Flutist, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur Dr. Heidi Kay Begay discusses what it takes to be your own boss.

    Topics discussed in this episode

    Scare the squirrel Flute 360 Ep 126 Being vulnerable The Pivoting Musician How to put your audience first Do deep dives Serving your audience through a vehicle Heidi's portfolio Sponsorships

    Websites:

    heidikaybegay.com

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Jeffrey Neavor works as a financial advisor after 22 years as a music educator. Jeff has focused on planning for music educators, composers, and freelance creators. Jeff's bands won 14 straight Illinois State Marching Championships, performed at multiple state conventions and festivals, were Presidential Inaugural Parade performers, had numerous BOA Super Regional Finals and Grand National Semifinals placements, performed at National Concert Festival, and received the 2017 Sudler Shield Award. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Band Director turned Financial Advisor Jeffrey Neavor discusses why AND how to build your financial plan.

    Topics discussed in this episode

    Music education Being a band director Transitioning to financial services DFY vs DWY Building a financial plan Risk management/protecting income Life insurance Long-term care insurance Liability, auto, home, disability insurance 6–12 month emergency account Setting up a business account & pay yourself from it Investing Building a team

    Websites:

    jeffreypneavor.mn.com

    Email:

    [email protected]

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Joseph Sowa draws from diverse influences to create music of detailed textures and vivid colors. His works have been played and commissioned by groups like PRISM Quartet, Hub New Music & the Genesis Chamber Singers and in sacred and educational settings. He is on the executive board of the Music Creators Academy, which teaches creative music making to middle and high schoolers across North America. He is founder of the Wizarding School for Composers and the Career Success Spell Book. He coaches composers to achieve their artistic and financial goals by helping them own their voice. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Composer Joseph Sowa returns to The Portfolio Composer to discuss The Career Success Spell Book, collaboration, humility, and un-learning the competitive mindset.

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    The Wizarding School for Composers Joseph's first films core Collaborating on a film project Bringing collaboration into the concert world It's about service Jesus as Ideal Artist Humility The Career Success Spell Book Un-learning the competitive mindset 5 myths The need to have Mozart-level technique & skill Music should speak for itself We have to be picked Hustling involves spamming people You're not trying to appeal to everyone

    Websites:

    josephsowa.com/tpcspellbook

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • As a new music harpist, Danielle Kuntz is dedicated to bringing new music to life. She has focused her career on connecting living composers with new audiences by commissioning them and performing their music. Danielle also works to make the harp a more accessible instrument for composers through lectures, workshops, and individual instruction. Danielle holds degrees from the University of North Texas and is currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Harpist and new music advocate Danielle Kuntz discusses why composers should write idiomatically and her new orchestration conference, The Toolbox Sessions.

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    Danielle's portfolio Coaching Creating content Fulfilling performances Creating opportunities Meet your audience Idiomatic writing Toolbox Sessions

    Websites:

    daniellekuntz.com toolboxsessions.com use coupon code TPC22 to get 10% off your ticket.

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. He’s developed new software languages, online marketplaces, new authentication systems, and tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web. Mark helped create MIT’s “Career Success Accelerator”, where he’s taught for twenty years. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

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    Author and business leader Mark Herschberg discusses his book The Career Toolkit, how to identify the skills you need to develop, increase your reach, and grow as a leader.

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    Mark's portfolio Doing multiple things What skills are lacking The Career Toolkit Increasing reach to people outside your field Networking Responsibility balanced with skills Leadership Breadth vs depth Peer learning group

    Website:

    www.thecareertoolkitbook.com

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Daniel Spreadbury, who is part of the development team for Dorico at Steinberg, and Jason Heath of the Double Bass Conversations podcast join Garrett to discuss Dorico 4, a major new update to the engraving software. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

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    Daniel Spreadbury and Jason Heath discuss the major updates to the new version of Dorico.

    Website:

    www.steinberg.net/tpc

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • The Ultimate Music Business Summit (January 6–8, 2022) is a three-day conference with over thirty presentations, 1:1 Speed Networking sessions, live Q & A with the presenters, and a keynote by Dr. Drew X Coles. The presentations cover a WIDE spectrum of business-related topics and are full of actionable advice. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Dr. Heidi Kay Begay, Arthur Breur, and Dr. Garrett Hope discuss the upcoming UMBS. Get your ticket at musicsummit.biz.

    Website:

    musicsummit.biz

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Ric Flauding was an accomplished arranger, orchestrator, composer, conductor, and producer. Over the course of his career he wored with The London Symphony, the Nashville Recording Orchestra, the Prague Strings, the Fort Worthy Symphony, and many LA recording ensembles. He wrote for, and arranged hundreds of recording projects, many of which chartered on commercial and digital radio. His ability to write in a wide variety of styles was evident in working in jazz, classical, pop, musical theater, world music, and heavy metal.

    Ric passed on July 26, 2021. His obituary can be found here.

    This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version. Composer Ric Flauding discusses how he thinks about arranging, why we need to focus on meeting the client's desires, and keeping the big picture in mind.

    Website:

    www.flaudingmusic.com

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    This episode was edited by Studio184

  • Nainita Desai is an award-winning composer for film and media. Her recent projects include the critically acclaimed Oscar 2000 nominated film For Sama, Sundance 2020 winning feature The Reason I Jump, Netflix' most-watched documentary feature to date, American Murder, and the Annapurna Interactive Film-Game Telling Lies. Film4 labelled her as one of the top 5 "composers who should be on your radar" and her projects have been in the Top 5 Scores and Video Games lists of 2019 by Scala Radio. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

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    Composer Nainita Desai discusses how the line between sound design and composing can be blurry, and how it's a good thing.

    Topics Covered:

    Nainita's portfolio Lots of crumbs make a biscuit Mathematics The Reason I Jump Autism Sound design

    Website:

    www.nainitadesai.com

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Amelia Warner is an English actress turned composer. She began her music career releasing music under the name Slow Moving Millie. Her film credits include Mary Shelley and Wild Mountain Thyme. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Composer Amelia Warner discusses the roll of luck, manifesting opportunities, seeing a life coach, and being a mom as she has built her career.

    Topics Covered:

    Amelia's portfolio Slow Moving Millie Luck Manifesting opportunities Seeing a life coach Being a mom Working & motherhood Wild Mountain Thyme Getting the musical intent right Fittingness Get your idea down Getting clear on what you want

    Website:

    www.ameliawarnermusic.com

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Rebekka Karijord is a composer and musician originally from Sandnessjøen, just south of the arctic circle in Northern Norway. Over the course of her career she has composed music for over 30 films, modern dance performances and theatrical pieces, as well as released six solo albums under her own name.

    Jon Ekstrand is a Swedish film Composer with a electronic music background and began his career as a sound engineer/ sound designer.

    This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

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    Composers Rebekka Karijord and Jon Ekstrand discuss collaborating on the film I am Greta, how the product is THE THING, and why empathy is important.

    Topics Covered:

    Jon & Rebekkah's portfolios Being picked by others Specialization Collaboration Ego Being honest Empathy The product is THE THING The Venice Film Festival I am Greta

    Website:

    www.ebekkakarijord.com www.jonekstrand.com

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Turner is known for creating innovative and diverse music for the moving image and the stage.  He is a two time EMMY nominee, has won the Music + Sound Award, the International Documentary Association Award, the AICP Award, and has been named in NPR Music’s Favorite Songs of the Year. Jeremy recently completed scores for Marvel's 616 for Disney+; HBO's WHAT REMAINS BEHIND; and the Netflix documentary series IMMIGRATION NATION. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Composer Jeremy Turner discusses his career from starting to build a network to scoring some MARVEL 616 episodes.

    Website:

    jeremyturnerstudio.com

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Jackson Greenberg is a Philadelphia born, Los Angeles based musician, producer, and composer of music for Film, Television and concert ensembles. After graduating with a degree in Music from Princeton University and a graduate degree from University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, Jackson has written original music for many films and television shows including the Oscar Nominated Film Cartel Land. His debut solo EP "First Light" is available on all platforms now. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version. Composer Jackson Greenberg discusses developing a personal style and one should never settle. Website: jacksongreenberg.com

    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • James Sizemore is a New York based composer, orchestrator, and producer with notable credits in film and television. James' projects range from producing the score to the Oscar winning film Spotlight, orchestrating the Hobbit Trilogy, and contributing music to such films as A Dog's Purpose and Split. In addition to his film and television work, James has also been exploring the modern music industry and has recently released his 2nd solo album of chamber works. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

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    Composer James Sizemore discusses the importance of showing up and being confident, providing experiences for your audience, and how he is marketing his latest album.

    Website:

    jamessizemore.com

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Joseph Sowa draws from diverse influences to create music of detailed textures and vivid colors. His works have been played and commissioned by groups like PRISM Quartet, Hub New Music & the Genesis Chamber Singers and in sacred and educational settings. He is on the executive board of the Music Creators Academy, which teaches creative music making to middle and high schoolers across North America. He coaches composers to achieve their artistic and financial goals by helping them own their voice. This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.

    Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!

    Composer Joseph Sowa shares his process for Owning Your Voice as a composer and how you can compose with freedom.

    Website:

    www.josephsowa.org

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    This episode was edited by Studio184.

  • Jim Ginsburg is the founder and president of Cedille Records. He oversees all of Cedille's releases and produces a majority of them. Cedille Records has grown to be one of Chicago's greatest ambassadors of classical music, garnering 18 Grammy nominations and six Grammy Awards for its recordings. In 2009, the Chicago Tribune named Ginsburg a "Chicagoan of the Year," writing" Let's hear it for James Ginsburg. The Chicagoan is one of the last independent entrepreneurs in classical recording, a man who has stuck to his artistic vision and made a success of it at a time of market shrinkage and industry downsizing."

    Founder and President of Cedille Records Jim Ginsburg discusses the Chicago-based mission of his record label, the importance of physical CDs, and making collectibles.

    Website:

    www.cedillerecords.org

    This episode was edited by Studio184.