Composer Breakthrough

In this episode, I sat down with Greg Dombrowski, the composer and creator behind Secession Studios - a hugely successful music channel on YouTube with 720,000+ subscribers. Starting in 2011, Greg has built a sustainable composer income without chasing trends, grinding daily content, or obsessing over algorithms. We delve into how Greg’s unconventional approach - uploading one track per week and f...

Ever feel like your dream gig is turning into a nightmare? In this episode, I’m tackling the intense reality of custom music projects , particularly in the demanding world of trailer composition . If you’re composing from the UK, Germany, or anywhere outside of LA, you know the struggle: getting home from your day job only to realise your second shift—the one that lasts until 3 AM - has just start...

In this episode, I wanted to discuss how composers get paid and how you can take control of your largely unpredictable income. Read the full article here: https://richardpryn.com/the-reality-of-a-composers-income/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richardpryn.substack.com

In this episode, I sat down with Taz Mattar , Head of Studio and IT Services at Cavendish Music —one of the UK's largest production music libraries. With nearly 20 years in the industry, from working with legendary producer Trevor Horn to mastering 70+ albums annually, Taz pulls back the curtain on how production music really works. What We Cover: The Business Behind the Music * How production mus...

Earlier this week, I saw Venus Theory’s latest video about the situation with music streaming and AI… So, I thought I would record my thoughts on it as it applies to us composers. Read the full article: why-music-streaming-is-broken-and-what-composers-can-do-about-it This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richardpry...

In this episode, I answer a question from one of my audience: He asked, “How do you work on customs from LA when the time zone difference is so big?” This can be quite an issue for us composers who are not based in the US, but I share with you all the things I have learned from years of Global custom composing. The full article can be found here ⤵️ https://richardpryn.com/time-zone-juggling-fittin...

In this episode, I share 5 steps to help make time for composing even when you have a full-time job and a family. Read the full article here: https://richardpryn.com/no-time-to-compose-here-are-5-steps-to-change-that This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richardpryn.substack.com

We've all been sold the dream: land one big placement, and the work will flood in, allowing you to go full-time with ease. But what happens when the crickets start chirping, and those old fears about consistent income creep back? In this episode, I'm revealing the tough truth about what happens after that first 'big break' – and the scary reality of standing still, waiting for work that often neve...

This transcript is edited for clarity: - My Unfiltered Journey: How I Became a Full-Time Composer This is the story of how my life got flipped, turned upside down. I mean, this is how I became a full-time composer. Buckle in, this is going to be quite a long one. The Seed of an Idea: Wanting to Write for a Living I'm not going to go all the way back, but back to the point where I realised I wanted...

Discover what your biggest composing block is and unlock your creative flow by taking my free quiz If I were to start my composing career all over again in 2025, these are the genuine, impactful things I would focus on. This isn't about running ads or getting on Spotify playlists. It's about fundamental shifts that make a huge difference to a composer's journey. For those new to the show, my name...

I return to the Nacho Wood as I ponder the future of this podcast… Discover what your biggest composing block is and unlock your creative flow by taking my quick quiz now ! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richardpryn.substack.com

Apply to book a call (slots are very limited as I personally work with you): Are you a composer who's feeling stuck? Feeling like you can't finish your tracks? You're constantly feeling overwhelmed or unsure of which direction to take your music? And even once you actually finish your music, you don't know what to do with it. You don't know how to make the most of this piece of music you have, and...

In this episode, I discuss the 5 questions I ask myself that help me to compose horror music. You will discover that there is a beautiful simplicity to horror music that is often overlooked. Get my free Horror sample pack Learn more about Horror Music Mastery Follow me on Substack / Instagram / YouTube *** TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Horror music is not what you think it is 00:31 The juxtaposition 01:08 How...

In this episode, I create a horror sample pack using my cello, violin, and voice. You can download it here . *** TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Why am I making this free sample pack 00:52 What I will be recording 01:05 How I will be recording them 01:27 What’s included (and how to use them) 02:00 The samples in action 02:29 The boring tech bit about the samples 02:58 What the pack contains *** WATC...

In this episode, I make a psychological horror track from scratch. In this episode, you’ll learn how I set up my templates, how I create tension and atmosphere, and my secret trick for creating ghostly echoes of distant music. Download Full transcript Get my free Horror sample pack Learn more about Horror Music Mastery Follow me on Substack / Instagram / YouTube TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:09 Working...

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In this episode, I get honest about what it means to focus on work that matters to you. Subscribe 👉🏻 https://richardpryn.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richardpryn.substack.com

Diary of a Music Maker: Episode 27 I finish the second album for my #dungeonsynth project  ⁨@KnightsofAlbionOfficial⁩  , and I wrote the last track in public. ------------- 🎓 Rich's courses: https://courses.richardpryn.com/ ⚡️ The Ultimate Trailer Music Course Bundle - https://courses.richardpryn.com/trailer-music-master 🎬 Rich's placements: https://richardpryn.com/tag/placements 🎧 Rich's inde...

Diary of a Music Maker: Episode 26 I write another #fantasysynth track for my #dungeonsynth project @KnightsofAlbionOfficial ------------- 🎓 Rich's courses: https://courses.richardpryn.com/ ⚡️ The Ultimate Trailer Music Course Bundle - https://courses.richardpryn.com/trailer-music-master 🎬 Rich's placements: https://richardpryn.com/tag/placements 🎧 Rich's independent record label: https://pryn...

In this episode, I wanted to discuss why sharing your work with the world is important for you (and us). ------------- 🎓 Rich's courses: https://courses.richardpryn.com/ ⚡️ The Ultimate Trailer Music Course Bundle - https://courses.richardpryn.com/trailer-music-master 🎬 Rich's placements: https://richardpryn.com/tag/placements 🎧 Rich's independent record label: https://prynmusic.com 🖥 Rich's w...

In this episode, I create a quirky acoustic folk punk track…that’s a genre already right? Maybe anti-folk would be a better description. ------------- 🎓 Rich's courses: https://courses.richardpryn.com/ ⚡️ The Ultimate Trailer Music Course Bundle - https://courses.richardpryn.com/trailer-music-master 🎬 Rich's placements: https://richardpryn.com/tag/placements 🎧 Rich's independent record label:...

In this episode, I take some time away from my desk to chat about how doing day-to-day things can help you to be more creative. ------------- 🎓 Rich's courses: https://courses.richardpryn.com/ ⚡️ The Ultimate Trailer Music Course Bundle - https://courses.richardpryn.com/trailer-music-master 🎬 Rich's placements: https://richardpryn.com/tag/placements 🎧 Rich's independent record label: https://p...

Welcome to The Quiet Whisper: Episode 2, where I ponder how you are supposed to know what content to make and where to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit richardpryn.substack.com

In this episode, I use Midjourney to create artwork inspired by old Atari video game cover art for my #dungeonsynth project @VoidseerOfficial 🎓 Rich's courses: https://courses.richardpryn.com/ ⚡️ The Ultimate Trailer Music Course Bundle - https://courses.richardpryn.com/trailer-music-master 🎬 Rich's placements: https://richardpryn.com/tag/placements 🎧 Rich's independent record label: https://p...