Getting Un-stuck in my Career as a Composer

Back in early 2023 I was feeling stuck. I *didn't* get a lot of gigs & opportunities that I was applying for, interviewing for, and working towards. So I was just burned out and needed something to infuse some energy into my career. This is where I was in life when I decided to take part in the Joy Music House Music Production Workshop.

Since the workshop I've been on an exciting journey in my career feeling reinvigorated and new opportunities in new directions. I'm super thankful to Catherine, Robin and the team for the encouragement and support even after the workshop.

*Joy Music House Score Production Workshop*

I did a video last year showing the behind the scenes of the recording sessions for "A Light Divided" at Silent Zoo Studios with the amazing team of the Joy Music House Workshop.
*Watch the Behind the Scenes Here*

Silent Zoo Studios, the home of some of my favorite scores, was a terrific space to record this piece with some of LA’s most talented musicians. The piece was recorded over two days with 25 minutes for strings and 25 minutes for winds and brass. Recording is always a wild ride, a collaborative process between the booth and the musicians, facing all the technical difficulties and time constraints together.

Videographer Don Downie recorded two days of recording sessions showing the hard work process of recording music. I also took video while on the trip and added it in. I composed with a piano and a notepad, then input directly into Dorico. During the composing process, I take walks with my dog and in this video I included a voice memo with the music idea for this piece.

Recording Engineer: Brian Taylor
Final Mix by Tim Corpus
Video Edited by Tim Corpus

**Musicians:**
Sara, Jonathon, Cat, Lieza, Drew, Preston, Lori, Gabe,Lisa, Lorand, Juliette, Patti, Rodney Julie, David, Stephanie

**Many thanks to so many involved:**
🤘 My partner in crime, sharing the desk with me and keeping me organized, Brandon Maahs

🎶 The incredibly talented community of composers in the room who all lifted each other up throughout the weekend, with no bias, no agenda, and no competition.

🎺🎻 The talented musicians who put in the long hours bringing so much music to life.

🎧 The JMH team for their guidance, support, technical prowess, oh and also their love of good food.

📸 Photos are by the very talented Christian Amonson, who volunteered to document the weekend.

🙏 Last and not least, Catherine Joy for her wisdom, patience, and support of each of us.

See more behind the scenes here:

**LINKS**

[JasonWilliams-ltzi]

Loved this video, Tim. Great source of inspiration for me as someone who's currently composing. This also shows me that I'm not the only one who gets stuck while writing. Professionals do as well! Once again, loved this! Hope you're doing well and staying busy!

[ThatofMusic]

Great video. I'm a musician, I'm currently trying to move to composing. I'm currently building a home studio, and would love to hear your suggestions for gear. Like if you had to start over tomorrow, what would be worth spending the money on? Can't wait to watch your older videos and the new ones to come.