Ever played the perfect MIDI take… and realised you forgot to hit record? 😩 In this video, I dive into Retrospective Recording (and yes – I accidentally call it “Retroactive Recording” in the video like an idiot… my...
In this video, I break down how to structure a traditional orchestra template the right way – from woodwinds and brass to percussion, choir, and strings – following real conductor score order. You’ll learn standard...
Read MoreStruggling with high RAM usage in Kontakt? In this video, I show you how to purge samples in Kontakt to free up memory, reduce system load, and make your orchestral templates run smoother and faster. If you’re a composer...
Read MoreWhy do I use the Yamaha Montage 8 as the heart of my studio? In this video, I break down why this high-end workstation keyboard has become my “secret weapon” for composing — especially for musical theatre, orchestral, pop, and...
Read MoreWhy would a composer choose musical theatre over film and TV? In this video, I explain why I focus on writing full-scale original musicals instead of chasing the cinematic scoring world – and how that decision shapes...
Read MoreWhy would a composer use a hardware digital mixer in 2026? In this video, I explain why the PreSonus StudioLive 32SX completely changed the way I write music – even though I’m not a mix engineer. As a musical theatre...
Read MoreStruggling with massive orchestral templates in Reaper? There’s a smarter way to compose. In this video, I show you how to use MIDI Note Channels in Reaper to control multiple articulations inside a single sample library...
Read MoreReaper’s Track Templates are amazing! Are massive orchestral templates slowing down your workflow? In this video, I explain why I completely stopped using traditional orchestral templates in Reaper – and what I do...
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