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Rob's work combines: Television, Film, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Music Theory and Composition
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Music Directors and Composers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Music Theory and Composition
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Picked up the guitar at 16.
2.
Met my wife, a producer.
3.
Got married at 18 & had to postpone school for kids.
4.
At 26, went to college for the first time.
5.
Moved back to LA after college.
6.
Studied privately under composer Christopher Young.
7.
Found Twitter.
8.
Got an agent.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You should find a stable job, you'll never make enough money writing music.
How I responded:
In the entertainment industry, you come up with a 5 year plan that expands to 20. If you keep hustling, and perfecting your craft, the work will come, and eventually so will the money. It takes patience, and ignoring the critics, who are often people who gave up themselves.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My work comes and goes in waves. Sometimes, I'm scoring 5 projects at once. And then there's nothing for two months. Learn to budget your money well to cover your expenses when you're between gigs.
I went back to college as a single dad with full custody of my kids - 6 & 7 at the time. I used grants and loans to cover costs, & worked part-time. If you want something bad enough, you'll find a way to make it work.