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Prep Like a Chef: The Composer’s Mise en Place | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 32
In this episode of the 52 Cues Podcast, host Dave draws a surprising connection between his love of grilling and the art of writing production music. Inspired by the French culinary principle of mise en place (“everything in its place”), Dave outlines five practical steps composers can use to prepare, organize, and streamline their workflow before ever hitting “record.”