Interview with Peter: A Journey into Production Music In this episode, the host interviews Peter, a former student and production music composer from Hungary. Peter shares his journey from a career in the translation industry to composing media and production music. He discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his career shift, his experiences in composing for documentaries, and how he manages his time between his day job and music composition. Peter also emphasizes the importance of staying organized, being dedicated, and explains misconceptions about production music. 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Peter 01:06 Peter's Background and Journey into Music 03:23 Transition to Production Music 05:45 Joining the Composer Academy 06:35 Balancing Freelance Work and Music 10:52 Collaborating with Publishers 15:09 Daily Routine and Creative Process 22:41 Reflecting on Professional Satisfaction 25:30 Dreams of Scoring a Documentary 26:25 The Journey Begins: Film Festival Experience 27:20 Connecting with the Director 28:44 Scoring the Documentary: Challenges and Triumphs 29:39 The Role of Music in Documentaries 30:12 From Composer to Translator 31:10 Remote Collaboration and Spotting Sessions 33:26 Creating and Finalizing the Soundtrack 34:36 Networking and Future Plans 36:14 Production Music vs. Stock Music 42:37 Inspiration and Sci-Fi Music 47:00 Advice for Aspiring Composers

In this episode, you get an exclusive peek into one of our mastermind calls, where we tackle real questions from fellow music creators just like you. We dive deep into practical strategies for pitching music to libraries, maximizing the value of your tracks, and how to create music that keeps earning year after year. Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your career, this episode is packed with insights that will help you make smarter moves in the industry. Join us as we share advice, swap stories, and figure out how to grow together.