Coming Up Through the Ranks (with Jonas Friedman)

Name-brand composers often employ teams of ghost writers and composers assistants to help get their projects over the finish line. While an accomplished film/TV composer himself, Jonas Friedman joins me today to talk about his experiences in the industry and how often times paying your dues can really pay off.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eolZIYTVAmE00:00 - Intro & Welcome02:10 - Interview with Jonas Friedman14:08 - What advice can we offer composers who might feel taken advantage of?20:26 - A day in the life of a composer's assistant24:25 - Do you have to live in L.A. to work in the film music business?32:00 - Jonas talks about mentoring and teaching aspiring composers41:03 - Authenticity in composing48:24 - Where can folks learn more about Jonas?49:53 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/@jonasfriedman https://www.modernmediacomposer.com/https://www.jonasfriedman.com/https://www.instagram.com/jonasfriedmanmusicSupport for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.comIt's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams,  cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!