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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 5 MIN

The One Thing I Do Before Composing a Film Cue

from The Music Interval Theory Podcast · host The Music Interval Theory Podcast

Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains five of his most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well. Link: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells Summary: In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank shares a crucial yet often overlooked first step in his scoring process: locking in the tempo and bar count before composing. By doing this, he avoids the stress of music slipping out of sync with the scene and creates a solid structure for emotional storytelling. Whether you’re scoring your first short film or your tenth game soundtrack, this simple tip could be a game-changer.

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