What New Composers Get Wrong About Sync | 52 Cues Podcast #255
In Episode 255 of the 52 Cues Podcast, Dave sits down with community mentor Jeff Hargrove to explore the most common mistakes new production music composers make—and the essential skills that actually matter early on. Drawing from Jeff’s journey from beginner to internationally placed composer, the conversation emphasizes fundamentals like playing to a click, learning your DAW, understanding form and structure, and developing production and mixing skills before chasing plugins or shortcuts. Rather than glamorizing fast success, the episode reframes growth as a process of doing the reps, seeking feedback, and learning how to write music that editors can actually use. It’s an encouraging, practical reminder that the early stage of a composer’s journey isn’t a weakness—it’s the foundation for everything that follows.
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