Bruce Broughton is best known for film scores (Silverado, Tombstone), television themes (The Orville, JAG), TV mini-series, TV movies and countless episodes of TV series such as Dallas and Quincy. He has been nominated for an Oscar, a Grammy and twenty-three Emmys, having won the latter award ten times. He has composed music for many of the Disney theme park attractions throughout the world. He also composes a lot of concert music which is performed world-wide.

 

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Bruce Broughton has had a tremendous career composing for media and the concert hall and advocating for composer’s rights. In this episode he discusses why it’s all about sales, why you’re under the obligation to learn the business, and why you need to go for what you really want.

Topics discussed on this episode:

  • The importance of personal interactions
  • Reading people
  • Introducing your music & yourself to people
  • Mis-reading a director’s intention
  • Psychology
  • Listening carefully
  • Marketing & having a reputation
  • Go for what you really want
  • It’s all about sales
  • You’re under the obligation to learn the business
  • The Business of Composing
  • 6 Reasons Your Music is an Asset
  • Alex Shapiro Part 1 and Part 2
  • Getting out of your comfort zone
  • Disney & theme parks
  • ASCAP
  • Writing music is hard work

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