Hey!  Last week we had the privilege of welcoming a number of new subscribers to Protege as BETA testers for a new batch of content. This podcast isn't directly about that but what came of the call was a great discussion about trailer work, production tips and all kinds of other chat that I think as listeners of this podcast you'll pick up some great tips along the way.  Enjoy!  To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​  Follow us on social media to stay...

In this episode Guy talks about receiving feedback. Whether we like it or not the reality is that at some point in our career as a music composer we are going to have feedback sent to us on our music. It is our job has professionals to react to this feedback and deliver a version of our music that suits the needs of the client. I hope this episode helps you along that path!  To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​  Follow us on social media to stay up to...

PP 019 - Meet The Masterclass (Scott Leach) Join your host Sean Latino as he chats with Scott Leach about his experiences as a composer, his journey into the world of media composition and his experiences with the Protege Masterclass.  To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​  Follow us on social media to stay up to date! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protegeschoolofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protegeschool_/ YouTube:...

In this episode we jump back into the conversation from last week. This time Guy covers his journey over the years through sync licensing, how's best to develop and maintain working relationships and Protege School. If you're brand new to this industry I hope you find some great insight within this episode and if you're a seasoned pro I hope you can relate to some of the stories and enjoy the chat! Enjoy! If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would...

In this episode we take a snippet from a chat with a new team member at Protege, Vicki Roberts. She wanted to know what my role was within the industry and the conversation took us to all kinds of areas but one part i want to share with you guys is this section about dealing with anxiety as a composer, along with a few other little bits ;) I hope you enjoy this podcast! Enjoy! If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover...

This week we dive into another episode from our "Meet The Masterclass" series, where we chat to past and present members of the Protege Masterclass and get to know them a little better. Sean Latino, who is also a past student, interviews Algernon Van Peel in this episode. Algernon's creativity and ability is absolutely outstanding and I'm so pleased he agreed to join us for an episode! Enjoy! If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to hear...

This week we revealed the brief for our masterclass as being 'Collaboration'. One of a few courses that aren't based around a genre but more around an action. This week they're going to be teaming up with one of their fellow students to create a track. I thought it was a great subject to talk about on this podcast as it's something we'll all do, or have done, in some form during our career. So I hope you enjoy this podcast and maybe the tips in here will help build the next star trailer...

In this episode we revisit some of our past episodes. Looking back I realised our first episode aired in May 2020, so with our 2 year anniversary creeping up i thought it was worth looking back in prep for something a bit special coming soon! Order of guest clips are as follows: James Murray (Black Hydra) Lincoln Jaeger Phil Lober Cody Still Enjoy! If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast...

This week listen in as our host runs through the fundamentals of putting together a sound design track intended for use within horror trailers.  In this run through he also uses sounds exclusively from Mammoth Audio's "Tank" sample pack and "Density" sample instrument. Check out Mammoth Audio here: https://mammoth-audio.myshopify.com/ If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to...

Happy 2022! A New Year always brings new challenges and goals. We’re constantly fed information online about goal setting and having your ‘best’ year. Sometimes that can feel like what you set yourself either isn’t enough or you end up setting your expectations way to high, which inevitably leads to disappointment and frustration. This episode I talk about my experience with setting goals and what I feel are good methods to achieving fulfilling but achievable goals. It’s a skill in itself and...

Join your host Sean Latino as he chats with the super cool David Kafka about his experiences as a composer, his journey into the world of media composition and what's next for this amazing composer.   Composer: Sean Latino Tracks: Queen Sacrifice & Jane Doe Publisher: Blue Pearl Creative   To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​   Follow us on social media to stay up to date! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protegeschoolofficial Instagram:...

This week on The Protege Podcast, join your host Sean Latino as he chats with Masterclass graduate Jared Marchman.   Sean and Jared talk about his journey as a composer, his expansion into the world of media composition and Jared's experience as a member of the Protege Masterclass.   Composer: Sean Latino Tracks: Queen Sacrifice & Jane Doe Publisher: Blue Pearl Creative   To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​   Follow us on social media to stay up...

It's that time of year again!  Holiday music can be a really smart addition to your catalogue.  In this episode of the Protege Podcast, Guy talks about licensing original Christmas music and Christmas covers! Guy shares information on when you should you start producing a Christmas album.  Who would be interested in it?  What is the process?  What Christmas songs can you cover without infringing on copyrights? Thank you to each of you for listening this year - have a wonderful holiday...

As promised, this week on The Protege Podcast Guy finishes up answering questions from the Protege Masterclass. Just like the first two rounds, this final one is full of useful information about sync and composition for everyone! Please enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Protege and Blue Pearl Creative! If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to hear Guy cover something on the podcast please feel free to email:...

In this episode of The Protege Podcast, Guy continues with his discussion from last week, answering questions asked by current members of the Protege Masterclass about sync licensing. Because the response was so overwhelming,  this is Part 2 of Guy answering those questions - Part 3 to come... This episode has loads of useful information for just about anyone interesting in sync licensing.  Enjoy! If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to...

In this episode of The Protege Podcast, Guy asked current members of the Protege Masterclass for questions they have about sync licensing. The response was overwhelming!  So this is Part 1 of Guy answering those questions - Part 2 to come...  So many of the questions we got were similar - so this episode is full of useful information for just about anyone interesting in sync licensing. If you have other questions for Guy, composers you’d like him to interview or would like to hear Guy...

In this episode Guy talks to Sean Latino. Sean is an incredible composer, talented engineer, Protege producer and community manager. We talk about his back story, what got him into music licensing, mixing tracks and how to make space for your main output and how playing the long game in this industry will really benefit you! If you have any questions, composers you’d like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me:...

There are so many steps and industry professionals that will bend their ears around a track that has the potential to be used in their Trailer, TV or Advertising campaign. What makes this industry so hard is that you don’t just have to impress one person. You have to impress a series of people from multiple companies before you get that wonderful email or phone call telling you that you just landed a sync. The good news is that there’s so much media being created now that the chances of...

Join your host Sean Latino as he chats with the wonderful Oliver Gardner about his experiences as a composer and reflects on his time as part of the Protege Masterclass. Although we had many technical difficulties whilst recording this podcast we did have a blast as I’m sure you’ll hear. Composer: Sean Latino Tracks: Queen Sacrifice & Jane Doe Publisher: Blue Pearl Creative To find out more about Protege check out our website: https://protege.school​   Follow us on social media to stay...

This week we’re doing something a little bit different. I’m going to run through a track that has had a number of placements but most recently was placed in entirety on the new Netflix series trailer, Hellbound. This track is a great example of using many of the same methods a lot of composers use but because of the way it’s structured means that it becomes incredibly useful for editors in trailer structure. If you have any questions, composers you’d like me to interview or would like to...

Maximising your Creativity. Easier said than done but once you become mindful of what keeps your head in that place where you can be more efficient with your work then you truly are on your way to getting the most out of your writing sessions and down time.  This isn’t just about working every hour of every day and night and bashing out tunes. This is about knowing when to stop, when to eat, when to drink, when to play Playstation and when to go out for a walk. Whatever it is that opens your...

Is this the end for Composer Stories? Well - not really... (but we got your attention, right?!) In this "final" episode of Composer Stories, Guy talks about the future of this podcast, what to expect in upcoming episodes and how the new podcast, "The Protege Podcast," will include all the great material you've come to love plus many amazing additions that we have in store for you. Give this episode a quick listen and get ready for the first episode of The Protege Podcast which begins next...

In this episode we talk about what is trailer structure and how it works inside of a real life trailer. The example is an upcoming Netflix spot called ‘Hellbound’. This one was one of those wonderful moments where the editor used my entire track to cover all 3 acts. Which made this a great example for this episode!  If you have any questions, composers you’d like me to interview or would like to hear me cover something on the podcast please feel free to email me: info@protégé.school   If...

In this special episode of Composer Stories, Vik Gudi takes up the interviewer's chair for another edition of "Sync Stories".  And in this episode, Vik is joined by the legendary music supervisor: Sergio Pimentel. Sergio is the founder of his new venture, Synchronicity Music and has a CV filled with the top names in games and music including Sony Playstation, Activision, Big Sync Music and Ninja Tune. Vik and Sergio discuss how he got involved in music and music licensing, the many roles...