Jordan Critz is an award winning composer and producer. His work has been featured on numerous recordings as well as film and television including Disney, National Geographic, Apple, CBS, PBS, ABC, NBC, ESPN, Lifetime, TEDx and more.  Jordan believes that every melody tells a story. His goal in composing and producing is to craft the melodies and music to enhance the story that’s being told by the artist or by the film director. 

 

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Composer Jordan Critz discusses the importance of finding the sound you love and building a career in Nashville.

Topics discussed on this episode:

  • The role of story
  • Studying classical music as kid
  • Being inspired by films
  • Not chasing “Should”
  • Following inspiration
  • Learning by imitating success
  • Building by word-of-mouth
  • Learn your craft & being a constant student
  • Not be motivated by fear
  • Should are based around stability
  • Licensing
  • Finding people to pitch your music
  • Musicbed
  • Putting value to your music
  • Own your music
  • Get into a curated library with people who will promote you
  • Never work for anyone who is asking for money up front
  • Don’t give away your rights
  • Find people who love your music
  • Building a career in Nashville
  • Have a sound for licensing
  • Durango film & TV festival
  • Cinesamples Cello Tina Guo
  • Battling rejection by putting stuff out there

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This episode was edited by E.J. Sadler at Studio184.