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Mobile Music Composition

I finally got around to setting up a small composing station in the downstairs living room. It's cold in Tokyo, and my wife and I were both working in separate…
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December 27, 2022 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: audio engineering, DAW, music
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Scoring Success: A Guide to Starting a Career in Film Music Composition

Building a career in film music isn't just about composing the perfect score, but navigating a path that intertwines creativity with commercial viability.
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December 24, 2022 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: Abbey Road, audio engineering, music, music composition, music production
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The Science of Listening: Techniques for Engaging with Sound

The ability to understand and interpret sound begins with improving our listening skills. 
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April 21, 2021 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: audio engineering, film music, music production, psychology
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Posted inComposing Reflection

Why Compose Music?

I wrote this for inclusion in the Programme for the final Reigate Philharmonic Society concert back in 2008. The concert included the performance of a new work I had written…
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March 26, 2021 Posted by By Mark Slater Tags: music, music appreciation, music composition, philosophy

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