The Art and Business of Composing for Film, TV and Games

Bill Brown

Working As A Film Composer is an inside look at what it is like working in the industry today. It’s a journey through the career defining moments of an award-winning Hollywood composer with insightful perspectives from industry professionals and action steps and advice from some of today’s top composers including: Hans Zimmer, Christopher Lennertz, Terence Blanchard, Geoff Zanelli, Steve Mazzaro, Kurt Farquhar, Tina Guo, Austin Wintory and more.

This book is the most significant of its kind in over a decade and provides a comprehensive guide to the world of composing for film and media, covering everything from tools of the trade and insights on the creative process, to tips on building successful relationships and operating as a business. It’s a unique look inside the process with career-defining stories from the author and some of the other biggest names in the world of TV, Films and Games music today.

Emphasizing the importance of friendships and teamwork, Working As a Film Composer debunks myths about agents and managers, and offers valuable resources to help create and sustain a successful career in the music industry