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Composing for Orchestras and Other Ensembles, Part 2: Doing the Deal
In this second installment in a two-part series, Marc Ostrow offers some timely tips on how to negotiate a commissioning contract after securing a gig to compose for an orchestra or other ensemble.
Piano Primer: The Keys To Quality Keyboard Recording
A good digital piano is easy to use and relatively maintenance-free; when properly recorded, an old acoustic upright offers the kind of charm that sampling can’t touch. Here’s how to get the best of both in the studio.
Composing for Orchestras and Other Ensembles, Part 1: Getting the Gig
In this first installment in a two-part series, copyright & entertainment attorney Marc Ostrow fills you in on how to go about securing a gig to compose for an orchestra or other ensemble.
The Benefits of Stripping Down Your Song Demos
If you’re hoping to represent your song in a way that highlights what is unique in your melody and lyric and you’re hoping to pitch it to publishers or recording artists in order to get a cut, you might want to put on the brakes before doing a full-blown demo.
