I have given lectures a few times in my life but this one was special. Presenting what you do for a living to young people and laying bare certain truths about being an Entrepreneur in the Arts can change their perspective. This is what happened on the 21st October 2022. I gave a presentation to […]
Today I had an interview from Canada with Digital Publications PR expert and Stage32 Brand Ambassador, Debbie Elicksen. Debbie Elicksen is the go-to-person to get books published. She is also the author of 16 books which look at pro-level and elite sports from the perspectives of the player, staff and media. Debbie is also a […]
I am deeply honoured to be asked to become a Brand Ambassador for Stage32, the world’s largest social network and educational hub for film, television & digital creatives. The membership of Stage32, presently, is over 750,000 creatives and Entertainment Executives from around the world. This membership ranges from students to Academy, Emmy and Tony award […]
When great minds meet … May 2, 2021. It was GREAT to be doing this again! I was asked to be part of The Cue Tube Composer Round Table for a second time and this was their third edition of the series. Just like how it was in the first edition of the discussion it […]
I was honoured to be interviewed for the podcast, “We Are Crayons – The Podcast”. It is now live!!. Listen to the episode, enjoy and leave a review on the site. Lots of gems in it for you to enjoy. Share the link as well. From the shownotes: “As we delve into Trinidad and Tobago’s […]
Stage32 Instagram Live Interview, 22 October 2020 Stage32 asked me to be an interviewee on their Instagram Live to talk about my blog, ‘How to Market Yourself as a Film Composer’. It was AWESOME!! I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity. This is from their Instagram post: “Our Director of Content @taylorcbaker is joined […]
When a group of Composers get together …… October 4, 2020. I am honoured to be part of the FIRST Round Table Discussion of scoring to Film with a panel of Composers from different backgrounds and different spheres of experience. This session was put together under ‘The Cue Tube – Where Music Meets Film’, with […]
Film Composers – Your Attention Please! (Part 1) Stage32 asked me to contribute a series of blogs to be featured their website. I happily said yes since I am a proud member of them since 2011. Since its inception, Stage32 grew to become the world’s largest social network and educational hub for film, television & […]
Warning — Long read. Good morning everyone. From my last article I have been receiving private messages from people asking for advice/pointers on how to start/get into the fields of Film Scoring and/or Sound Design. The following is one of the responses I gave. Good afternoon (name withheld) how are you? Here are some pointers. Part […]
I am very happy to announce that I am the FIRST PERSON IN THE COUNTRY to have the ‘Sound Design’ category on the Certificate of Recognition from the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and The Arts (and yes I did ask them and it was verified). I am certified as a Cultural Worker under this […]