Glory St. Germain is the founder and CEO of Ultimate Music Theory, a TEDx Speaker, an international bestselling author with over fifty books, a host of global music teachers summits, and an expert coach & creator of the UMTC Elite Educator Program. Her passion for teaching excellence sets a new standard of achievement in music theory education. Through her online courses, memberships, and trainings she helps teachers elevate their income, impact their teaching, and grow their expert music...

Luthier, singer-songwriter, and business owner Chris Alvarado makes finely-crafted boutique guitars in the Florida panhandle. After serving in the military, Chris became one of the most in-demand performers along Florida's Emerald Coast. He now runs Driftwood Guitars full-time and creates regular content for YouTube.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.   Luthier, singer-songwriter,...

Luthier, singer-songwriter, and business owner Chris Alvarado makes finely-crafted boutique guitars in the Florida panhandle. After serving in the military, Chris became one of the most in-demand performers along Florida's Emerald Coast. He now runs Driftwood Guitars full time and creates regular content for YouTube.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version.   Luthier, singer-songwriter,...

Dr. Heidi Kay Begay is a self-employed flutist, educator, podcaster, and non-profit organizer. She is the creator of the Flute 360 podcast, which delivers educational content, to the modern-day flutist, through various platforms. Since 2018, the podcast has produced over 200 episodes, received over 75,000 downloads from 70 countries, and has obtained several corporate sponsorships.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a...

Jeffrey Neavor works as a financial advisor after 22 years as a music educator. Jeff has focused on planning for music educators, composers, and freelance creators. Jeff's bands won 14 straight Illinois State Marching Championships, performed at multiple state conventions and festivals, were Presidential Inaugural Parade performers, had numerous BOA Super Regional Finals and Grand National Semifinals placements, performed at National Concert Festival, and received the 2017 Sudler Shield...

Joseph Sowa draws from diverse influences to create music of detailed textures and vivid colors. His works have been played and commissioned by groups like PRISM Quartet, Hub New Music & the Genesis Chamber Singers and in sacred and educational settings. He is on the executive board of the Music Creators Academy, which teaches creative music making to middle and high schoolers across North America. He is founder of the Wizarding School for Composers and the Career Success Spell Book. He...

As a new music harpist, Danielle Kuntz is dedicated to bringing new music to life. She has focused her career on connecting living composers with new audiences by commissioning them and performing their music. Danielle also works to make the harp a more accessible instrument for composers through lectures, workshops, and individual instruction. Danielle holds degrees from the University of North Texas and is currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by...

Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. He’s developed new software languages, online marketplaces, new authentication systems, and tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web. Mark helped create MIT’s “Career Success Accelerator”, where he’s taught for twenty years.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico...

Composer Daniel Kellogg discusses why composers make great leaders, the Young Concert Artists, the creative process, and how to identify which skills you need to develop.

Daniel Spreadbury, who is part of the development team for Dorico at Steinberg, and Jason Heath of the Double Bass Conversations podcast join Garrett to discuss Dorico 4, a major new update to the engraving software.   This episode is sponsored by Dorico by Steinberg, the future of scoring. Visit www.steinberg.net/tpc for a free 30-day trial version. Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more...

Dr. Heidi Kay Begay, Arthur Breur, and Dr. Garrett Hope discuss the upcoming UMBS. Get your ticket at musicsummit.biz.

Composer Ric Flauding discusses how he thinks about arranging, why we need to focus on meeting the client's desires, and keeping the big picture in mind.

Composer Nainita Desai discusses how the line between sound design and composing can be blurry, and how it's a good thing.

Composer Amelia Warner discusses the roll of luck, manifesting opportunities, seeing a life coach, and being a mom as she has built her career.

Composers Rebekka Karijord and Jon Ekstrand discuss collaborating on the film I am Greta, how the product is THE THING, and why empathy is important.

Composer Jeremy Turner discusses his career from starting to build a network to scoring some MARVEL 616 episodes.

Composer Jackson Greenberg discusses developing a personal style and one should never settle.

Composer James Sizemore discusses the importance of showing up and being confident, providing experiences for your audience, and how he is marketing his latest album.

Composer Joseph Sowa shares his process for Owning Your Voice as a composer and how you can compose with freedom.

Founder and President of Cedille Records Jim Ginsburg discusses the Chicago-based mission of his record label, the importance of physical CDs, and making collectibles.

Composer Jason Graves discusses the long-term thinking required to build and sustain a successful composing career.

Introducing the Ultimate Music Business Summit. Here’s what you’ll get when you register for this FREE summit: Business models that are working for musicians right now Strategies to tame the Inner Critic and battle your resistance Ideas for engaging your community and making a difference That’s 21 Business-changing Lessons we’ve learned this year that you can leverage to build your own Stimulus Plan and make 2021 Your Best Year Ever! Go to musicsummit.biz and get your free ticket today

Composer Matt Morton discusses the power of teaching to grow as a composer, the role of the composer as producer, wearing multiple hats, and why you should form an LLC.

Anxiety is a pernicious bedfellow. So many of us—especially creatives—live it with constantly. It will eat you up inside. You don't have to live this way. Here's a short lesson on how.