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“Garrett really gets to the heart of what drives composers to do what we do. This podcast is an inspiring look at the challenges facing the proffesional composer.”
James Sizemore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/21
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“Another podcast about music that gives no real useful information. The episodes I listened to wee almost entirely subjective opinions and contained little to no technical information or step by step “how to’s.” It’s all fluff.”
Valyrian Steel Metal via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/04/21
“I highly recommend this Podcast!”
Matt in Minneapolis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/20
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“One of my favorite podcasts!!”
Dan2018-&! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/20
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“A very informative podcast. Very useful for composers starting out!”
Diego Guzman Composer98 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/19/20
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“Garrett is an excellent interviewer. The plethora of knowledge contained in these podcasts is enough to start any musician on the path of financial success. There are so many good ideas and good leads to follow. Listen now!”
the schumaker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/20
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“Dear Garrett,
It was a pleasure to be on your show. Thanks a lot for having me!
All the best,
Arturo”
Arturo Cardelús via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/19
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“This podcast is filled with amazing info for composers and musicians in the 21st Century. Every episode teaches me something new to use in my career as a composer. Thanks for a great show Garrett!!”
Mantato via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/19
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“I wish this resource had been available when I was 20 - so great!! Thanks for having me on Garrett, a pleasure to talk with you.”
David Norland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/19
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“Thank you so much for inviting me to interview for your great podcast! I was happy to share my journey with you and discuss the business and practicalities of being a film composer whilst also discussing my score for The Guenrsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society directed by Mike Newell for...”Read full review »
AlexHarwood via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/24/19
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“This podcast has provided tremendous insight and inspiration for pursuing my dreams of growing my business of composing. The connections Garrett makes with the interviewees and his audiences are authentic and engaging. Thank you, Garrett, for all you do through your music and The Portfolio Composer!”
Lovemusic23b via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/19
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“great podcast to be a part of! Thanks Garrett!”
adam lastiwka via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/18/19
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“Garrett’s podcast has been invaluable for me. I can’t recommend it highly enough for any stage of a composer’s career. And, he’s just a great guy!”
composerchris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/18
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“Garret jumps through the speakers with his palpable enthusiasm and insight into the industry at large . The podcast is a perfect blending of the creative and business side of music at large.”
Scm2787 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/18
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“Garrett, you have given me a voice on your podcast and I thank you for that! It's not everyday I have a chance to share my story and be a part of something so innovative and fun. It's also amazing to see the connection between entrepreneurship/food and composing/music. You are inspiring...”Read full review »
GabeLovelace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/18
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“I can’t find this type of information on the business of composing or with quite as much detail anywhere else, including books. Fantastic resource and entertaining conversations. Sure to inspire and educate your journey as a composer. Thanks for bringing all these ideas into focus and giving...”Read full review »
Joe 派桥 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/18
“Incredibly extensive perspectives on both the business and creative side of composing music for a living. Anyone involved with music in any capacity will be able to get *at least* one very valuable piece of information from each episode and guest. Bravo, Garrett! Keep up the great work.”
waveplant via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/18
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“Garrett has assmebled such a diverse and impressive cast of interviews. Its fasicnating to listen and learn from all of them.. Bravo Garret on creating a one of kind forum!”
nobbypete via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/18
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“Thanks, Garrett Hope, for creating this resource! So many helpful perspectives, and wonderfully curated. Bravo, and thanks for all you're doing!”Read full review »
MrBerio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/18
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“On target, interesting, and always useful. Thanks for a terrific podcast Garrett!”
Fish Drummer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/18
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“This is THE essential resource for all things composers in this century. I loved being a part of one of these, and Garrett was excited to consider viewpoints differing from what he and other interviewees had recently talked. What an awesome experience. Thanks Garrett!”
Paul John Rudoi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/17
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“Well done and informative podcast! Not a composer by any means, but a full time gigging musician. Please keep the podcast coming!”
Scrumptious77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/20/17
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“Garrett is an amazing interviewer and this podcast is an essential resource for anyone who is interested composing and how to create a viable career writing music. Thank you thank you!”
jennc42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/17
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“In these incredibly valuable conversations, musicians get the crucial, real-world insight they need. If you're a musician (or a fan of musicians), this is a must-listen!”Read full review »
Travis Baird via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/17
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“Thanks so much for hosting this fantastic series of interviews, Garrett! It was a real pleasure to be a guest and have the opportunity to talk about my music and various issues that are important to me -- and it's been great to listen to the other interviews!”Read full review »
EmilyCanada via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/17
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“I was lucky enough to be interviewed by Garrett for this podcast and he was incredible professional, passionate and interested in the subject matter. I'm so happy he reached out to me - also so I could discover this amazing resource for composers and musicians. Definitely recommend subscribing.”Read full review »
Sarah Ditto via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/29/17
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“Garrett is a great conversationalist! This is a wonderful resource for composers at all stages of their career.”
SJ Meals via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/17
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“Garrett's doing important work, and helping provide amazing resources for composers - definitely worth checking out!”Read full review »
JackJones2034 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/17
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“Garrett, what a wonderful service and resource you provide in this podcast series, not only for composers, but for performers of new music, as well. Our discussion centering around PROJECT : ENCORE, and our efforts to crack "the second performance problem," was great fun; and I've...”Read full review »
Deborah Simpkin King via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/17
“I want to commend Garrett on his fantastic ability to navigate an interview and ask important and relevant questions. It is not an easy job, pulling the important information from a response and following up with clarifying questions. Excellent work! It was a pleasure being a guest as well as...”Read full review »
Cbernotas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/17
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“Thanks for sharing your work, Garrett! Your podcast has introduced me to many resources, and not just for composing. As a freelance musician, I have found this podcast to be very helpful for everything in the music business. I recommend this podcast to any musician that is serious about their...”Read full review »
Jason Lenz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/17
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“Garrett is a wonderful interviewer who coaxes great discussions out of his guests—most of which go deep into process and give context to the weird and somewhat inscrutable world of being a professional composer...enjoy these interviews!”
OK Feel Good Music via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/17
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“I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Garrett and I have to say he does a great job bringing energy, heart and insight to the conversation. Those of us that make music for a living are often so focused on just getting and completing the next project that we don't always appreciate all that...”Read full review »
mistermarr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/17
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“As both an interviewee and a listener to other interviews, I'm hugely impressed by Garrett's knowledgable, positive style, and his wisdom in revealing the truth that lies beneath the surface of a composer's ramblings. Along the way, he also evinces his own perspectives, both practical...”Read full review »
Thomas Goss via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/24/17
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“What a fantastic idea for a podcast! I've been interviewed dozens of times, but never before by a composer, for composers. (Which is wild considering that composing was my first career, before, um, transitioning [right word?] to being an author!) Garrett does a masterful job of this. I wish...”Read full review »
John David Mann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/17
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“Garrett Hope does such an wonderful job with spreading more wisdom, encouragement and inspiration to composers. Knowledge is power! It was an honor for me to be part of this podcast.”
Sydney Guillaume via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/17
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“The business side of music is routinely shortchanged by composers. It's the critical 'other half' that makes composing possible. Without people performing and buying your music, it becomes very difficult to make more music. Garrett helps shed much-needed light on this world and should...”Read full review »
Matthew Maslanka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/17
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“Never has a composer had a more appropriate last name than Garrett Hope. Why, you ask? Garrett gives all of us all hope by presenting so many wonderful composers and musicians on his podcast. He is one of a handufl of composers who is spreading the word, being a great citizen and helping us all...”Read full review »
Robert Paterson Composer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/16
“Garrett is a great interviewer and host. Thoroughly enjoyed!”
TaylorPearson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/16
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“One of the reasons I continue to listen to The Portfolio Composer is because I enjoy the variety of guests on the show and the wisdom that they have to offer. Each time I listen, I feel more and more confident that being a full-time musician is an attainable goal that has less to do with luck and...”Read full review »
trebleclef via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/16
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“Garreett's podcast is a must-listen for all composers! He interviews many artists working in the field, in addition to bringing in new perspectives from a variety of fields. His commitment to the field of composition is evident in every episode.”Read full review »
Gordon H. Williams via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/16
“I started listening to this podcast on and off on September 10, 2015, with the release of Steven Bryant's interview. I haven't missed an episode since June of 2016 (episode 77). As a composer graduating with a DMA in the spring of 2017, Garrett's interviews have really helped me...”Read full review »
MJLcomposer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/16
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“I listen to this podcast because it helps me rewire my brain to think of my art as my business. The interviews have changed my outlook on what I do as a performer and composer, helping me think about what value I have to offer listeners and performers.
The diversity of topics and people Garrett...”Read full review »
SpottedNarwhal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/16
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“I really enjoyed Seth's philosophies. I am going to follow his website The Musicians Guide To Hustling as well. When I listen to these podcasts I feel as though I am surrounded by comrades who encourage not only me but all of the others who listen in as well. Please keep up the good work!”Read full review »
Linda Swope via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/16
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“She lives in the hills. She's 75, sharp as a pin, and as famous as funnel cake. She's my composition instructor and I love her. My work has shot up the flagpole with her tutelage. But she's spent her career in academia. My career is outside of academia. When it comes to growing my composition...”Read full review »
Samson Y Hiss via ·
10/13/16
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“I'm really digging what Garrett is doing on The Portfolio Composer. The guests are diverse in background and offer interesting perspectives on making a living as a composer through various income streams. Garrett frames the content in a great way to offer some takeaways from each episode.”Read full review »
bass blogger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/16
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“This is a truly great resource for not just composers but for anyone making a go of it in the music business today. The episodes are packed full of actionable advice to help anyone take their career to the next level. Garrett does a great job of asking the question you hope he asks as soon as you...”Read full review »
drewphish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/16
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“A must listen podcast for composers, performers or any independent artist.”
Anthony Lanman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/16
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