Well daaah.. Of course you have to make your own carear!

this is soooo true.. few years back i could only imagine living a sucessful life like big producers and composers but over the last few years i have come to realise what i really want is to keep making music forever and yeah financially comfortable ofcourse and gratefully i am in that space now. in this day and age where you success is somewhat determined by how many followers you have seems bogus to me. There is so much work in the music scene that you can do that can fulfill your desire and dream. I am not saying do not chase your big dreams but if you think about it you maybe in a situation today that your old self always dreamed about. so being grateful for what you have right now and keep doing what you love while living comfortably is a successful life to me.

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It's funny that I just discovered your video (suggested by the KZbin algorithm). I was also asking myself all these questions. I learned music at a very young age, the piano, but I wasn't very good at playing but on the other hand I could hear pieces in my head; so I started taking composition lessons as soon as possible, before adolescence. And it lasted for years, in parallel with my school and university studies which I completed with a PhD in economics. I didn't choose a musical career, not knowing how to go about it and given the uncertainty of such a career (I wasn't entirely sure I was in tune with the world of composition at the time - the 90s - it was difficult for a composer with a rather "classical" background to earn a living in France and I wasn't sure that the constraints of the life of a professional composer having to run for a fee would suit me as well. And I wasn't sure I was talented enough to make a living from it. But more importantly: I wasn't sure I was capable of being "bankable" for a professional environment... and I didn't have the money to consider trying the experience. So I oriented my career elsewhere, and I applied myself very hard in order to quickly climb the ladder of my professional environment (thanks to my studies, I had already started from a relatively high position, but I had more pressure and I could only spend a little time composing, even if I was still "active"). I was still thinking about music, without knowing how to go about it. The big orchestral scores, as fun as they were to imagine and write, were a dead end for me (how to get them played by a real orchestra? And spending time with amateur orchestras exhausted me, I stopped very quickly). I didn't really know what to do anymore. But I still had music in me... and I was still composing... and more and more! About ten years ago, having reached the peak of my professional potential and now free of all professional pressure, I seriously got back into "intensive" composition. I'm having a double life for the last 10 years: being at work during the day and in front of my keyboard and my scores in the evenings, every evenings, and on weekends. Of course, I adapted my musical universe, I compose almost exclusively for piano, small "general public" pieces but that I really like to write, and on which I have encouraging feedback for those that I post on KZbin (people contact me, ask me for the scores - which I provide for free of course). And I collaborate with a wonderful pianist. I have absolutely no regrets, I have found my balance as a composer. And above all... I live the life of a real composer, the one I had always dreamed of, but without the constraints of a composer since I earn my living elsewhere, and I can compose what I like, what I want, without any time constraints (even if I write quickly)... nor artistic :)

Your advice is really helpful! When I received my first order, I found myself in a completely unusual environment, and the genre of music was unusual and new to me. And also all these nuances with scenes, dialogues, shots, timing. The best experience is real practice. And teamwork is also a great motivation and inspiration!

Thank you!

I wonder if I should remove all of my content and start fresh or start a new profile 🤔.

This was a great video. I'm definitely going to be watching your videos and learn as much as I can. I'm very new and literally have no real direction yet. I guess I'll start here. 😎

Everyone talks about how important production skills and work organization are, but few mention how important life outside of composing is. It’s a valuable lesson. Thank you :)

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also i love that outro music what was it??

love this, big fan of NFO and Jack - you ask really insightful questions

Informative thanks a bunch

Huge thank you to Jack Hughes for sharing his story and how NFO came to be! I found so much inspiration in his journey as a composer who created their own business. P.S. You can learn more about the Northern Film Orchestra and their recording services here: www.northernfilmorchestra.com/

Great vid Cheska! Also, very cool sounds with those Gaelic Voices! Makes me inspired to try them out

Thank you for this 🙏

this channel makes me feel alright, welp subscribed!

Do you ever use CCS strings in the final or always use real players?

Shoutout!! 🎉💙💚 Insta rocks!! I know some people hate social media, but I can’t help but love it because I love creating! Filming and editing videos is a nice break from writing, too. Thanks for the shoutout! 💙💚💙💚💙

Totally agree!! You’ve also pointed it out in a great way, great content

Having had a measure of success in this field, I must say that this advice will not really work for many people. The truth is, when you get a job, you need to do it. period. and, yes, IT WILL INVOLVE SACRIFICE. There is no way around that. I wish you luck with your approach, and I will say now that I am not working in the biz anymore, I do have time for my dogs and my life. But, if you are lucky enough to get work, your schedule will be dictated by said work. Or you will not get work.

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Thx for the motivation! Ive had some repeated life emergencies the last few months and it threw me off completely. Now busy starting again... 🎉 Really needed to see this.

Watching this Video while having Dinner 😌 really nice as always Cheska 💚

Awesome! Keep up the great work!

💙 Hi Ate cheska! Do you speak filipino? I just wanted to ask if the same principle applies for video game composers? I'd love to make content for my IG but work and study makes it difficult lately ig i wanna figure out if it's worth it for a video game composer like me.

Instagram definitely is one of the most powerful tool for filmmakers and musicians in general, to connect with each other because of the ease of access it provides to another creator's content. PS: LMAO ⭐💅HOLLYWOOD💅⭐ took me out HAHAHA CONGRATSSS!!

This makes so much sense!! I’ve noticed Instagram acting as a “business card” in my circles too-and not even for connecting with just filmmakers! And so happy to have you back, Cheska ❤ I hope your break was lovely 🙌🏾🙌🏾

Your topic and contents are great!! Thanks so much! However, be a bit more audible with your voice. It is a bit difficult to hear you correct.. Perhaps you can get a Podcast microphone. The reason is, since you talk about 'life', we listeners don't want is to go to deaf ears.. Thanks!

i am 22 is it a right age

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I really love composing, it's so magical how something can be made from a simple concept..

I'm a 50 year old composer who cooks part time in a restaurant to support my habit. The music I create is esoteric by nature, and I never broke into the film industry because 90% of the job involves networking and dealing with clients and I'm just not comfortable/capable of that sort of thing. It's a difficult field to break into and I credit anyone who makes a living from it. I believe the youth have the advantage here. There's no match for experience but knowing how to navigate through advancing technology and social media are essential skills to have for a successful film composing career.

🦋Thank you! Most encouraging.

Started music late at 20. I think starting late is a relative term. You’re not old! I Taught myself piano and guitar. Went to music school shortly after. Got the BA degree and taught for a minute. Went back to school for Respiratory. Always worked in the medical field. I still do. I pretty much gave up on music for most of my thirties but I I always had an I interest in film scoring. I decided to pursue film composing at 40. I found a teacher and got back out there. Played some piano gigs. I got my first scoring gig last year. Just don’t give up and fight that inner critic in your head everyday! Thanks! 🦋

Never forget that no matter how much experience or training in music you have, you are unique and whatever music you compose will be unique too. This is everyone's advantage. Hans Zimmer has a large team of elite musicians that collaborate with him on his projects. Why would you be intimidated by this. Music does not have to be riddled with music theory technical nuance. Some of the most beautiful and inspiring music ever composed is technically very simple. Embrace your uniqueness and soar.

Hi Cheska, nice to meet you, found your channel and found very info about music "promotion" and socials. In a video you said you trained your youtube channel to appear more in front of film makers instead of composers. How did you do that?