IF YOU’RE A COMPOSER, THEN YOU SHOULD NEVER GO ON A JOB SITE.
Welcome to another edition of the Media Composer Vault! I’m Theo, and this is where I spill everything I know about navigating the wild, wonderful world of the modern music industry.
Every day, I’m hustling to level up, inch closer to my dream of making a living from music. I’m not there yet, but every step counts. And along the way, I’m learning lessons—some the hard way—that I can’t wait to share with you, so you can avoid the same pitfalls and move forward faster.
Today, I want to talk about something we all care about: getting work as a composer. Recently, I had an experience that changed how I approach finding gigs, and I’m here to share the insight I gained. Trust me, this little nugget of wisdom has given me so much clarity, and I know it’ll do the same for you.
So, grab a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s dive into the Vault!
1. Introduction: Avoiding the Corporate Approach
“Don’t bulk email or bulk apply on sites like Upwork or LinkedIn. This industry is not like the corporate 9-5 where you get interviewed and have a boring relationship only surrounding work.”
2. The Temptation of Freelance Platforms
“I recommend getting off sites like Fiverr or Upwork. They may be tempting at first because it seems like there are so many opportunities. But if you go down that route you’ll find yourself taking days crafting cover letters and emails trying to convince some random person that you’re fit for the job without knowing anything about them or their project.”
3. My Experience: A Lesson Learned the Hard Way
“Let me tell you why I say you should get off sites like these: I once spent a whole month, yes a whole month, applying to what felt like a hundred job applications surrounding music composition. Because I’m just entering the industry, when I saw easy access and a flowing of potential jobs, I was quick to jump on it as it seemed I was going to have an endless supply of composing jobs.
What happened next shocked me: I think I applied for nearly 100 jobs. Guess how many responded back to me? Zero. None. Zilch. Nada. Not a single person. This really opened my eyes to a very important lesson.”
4. The Problem with Bulk Applications
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