What Should You Look for in a Mentor?

Mentors and coaches can play a huge role in guiding you along your career journey, but how do you know when you need one, and what should you look for when looking for a mentor?Watch this episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/7hUVOk1mv0w00:00 - Intro & welcome02:05 - A small change to our YouTube Vlog format03:04 - Weekly check-in04:33 - This week's Expedition 52 cue: "Shanghai And Dry"09:25 - Why you might need a mentor16:58 - #1: Relevant experience to where you want to be22:14 - #2: Their teaching ability and feedback style31:13 - #3: Do they have an established professional network?38:10 - #4: The investment for their services43:37 - #5: Are your personalities compatible?48:48 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues communitySupport 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!