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What is a Music Producer?

Until I got in to the business of making music I never truly understood: What is a music producer? "A Music Producer is the visionary who steers a piece of…

Jim HustwitApril 18, 2017

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Featured Music for TV and Film TV and Film Composer

5 Steps to Finding the Right Film Music

Far be it for me to dismiss production music. I’ve written a lot of it and it certainly has its place. But for a filmmaker pouring their heart and soul…

Jim HustwitFebruary 17, 2017

Music for TV and Film TV and Film Composer

Read my article on Raindance

5 Ways Your Score Could be Holding You Back from an Award The fabulous people at Raindance.org have kindly published my article written exclusively for filmmakers. I'm chuffed to bits.…

Jim HustwitJanuary 4, 2017

Music for TV and Film TV and Film Composer

This Classic Psycho Shower Scene Proves #TheMusicMatters

Proof that #TheMusicMatters! Have you ever watched a horror film and covered your ears to handle the terror? Music has that effect on you. It makes a fictional story seem…

Jim HustwitDecember 22, 2016

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This Simple Soundtrack Upgrade Will Take Your Film to the Next Level

Just as an actor’s performance can enhance a script, a musical performance can enhance a piece of music. And both of these factors have a direct impact on the success…

Jim HustwitDecember 15, 2016

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Music for TV and Film TV and Film Composer

Why Filmmakers Must Go Gourmet to Deliver a Memorable Musical Experience

Understandably, film production companies are often restricted by time and budget, so opt for library (or production) music rather than composed. And when time is short, handpicking the finished…

Jim HustwitDecember 12, 2016

Music Production Tutorial

EQ in Music Production – What is it and How Does it Work?

When I first started producing music, understanding EQ in music production was difficult. And even when I worked out what it was, I wasn’t very sure how to use it.…

Jim HustwitOctober 13, 2016

Music Production Tutorial

Reversing Cymbals – Music Production Tip for Big Choruses

Reversing cymbals is a great way to add a riser, which can help bring a bit of build and anticipation to key parts of your musical production. In this video I…

Jim HustwitSeptember 28, 2016

Music Production Tutorial

Stereo Width and Energy – Music Production Tip

Doubling up is the practice of using multiple versions of the same part in order to add texture, thickness or in this case, enhanced stereo width. I talk a lot…

Jim HustwitSeptember 13, 2016

Music for TV and Film TV and Film Composer

Lucky Chicken Film Soundtrack

So back in September 2015 I received the synopsis for Lucky Chicken, a silent comedy short to be directed by Gulliver Moore. Will Merrick - Lucky Chicken It's the magical…

Jim HustwitSeptember 2, 2016

25 – Jack Halama Interview – Scoring Disney’s Rivals + Making Bold Musical Choices

24 – Doug Bryson Interview – Music for Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

23 – Interview with Aaron May + David Ridley – Scoring Netflix’ Adolescence

22 – Interview with Ryan Dickinson – Finding a profession that fills you with joy

What is a Music Producer?

5 Steps to Finding the Right Film Music

Read my article on Raindance

This Classic Psycho Shower Scene Proves #TheMusicMatters

This Simple Soundtrack Upgrade Will Take Your Film to the Next Level

Why Filmmakers Must Go Gourmet to Deliver a Memorable Musical Experience

EQ in Music Production – What is it and How Does it Work?

Reversing Cymbals – Music Production Tip for Big Choruses

Stereo Width and Energy – Music Production Tip

Lucky Chicken Film Soundtrack

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