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Internships?

So, I am a fourth year music student in Massachusetts.  I need to find an internship for school.  I know that I want to try to get an internship the involves music licensing and composing, but I don't really know where to look.  I am not afraid to travel. I'm not looking for someone to offer me an internship, I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of where to start.See More
Mar 23, 2011
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World's Longest Piece

We are creating the world's longest "through composed" piece of music. Want to be a part of history?See More
Mar 23, 2011
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Russell Bell replied to Christopher Aschenbrand's discussion Beginner Composer seeking some tech advice in the group TV and Film Composers
"try Tonehammer and sonokinetic.they are very much on sonic par with EWQL libraries but there often a lot cheaper to own and cover a nice broad range of styles and genres.   im a personal fan of Cubase and im now on version 6 having come from…"
Mar 18, 2011
David W. Hamilton replied to Christopher Aschenbrand's discussion Beginner Composer seeking some tech advice in the group TV and Film Composers
"East West and Vienna Symphonic are two very good branches.  I use East West currently (Symphonic Orchestra Gold), and will be upgrading to some more advanced ones in just a couple of months.  The East West interface--PLAY--is very simple…"
Mar 6, 2011
Peter Scartabello replied to Christopher Aschenbrand's discussion Beginner Composer seeking some tech advice in the group TV and Film Composers
"Yeah the EW stuff is good to get you going. Probably the most bang for the buck. And also as Keith said the Stormdrum collection will give you some modern film percussion hits. I also like the Vienna Instruments Special Edition samples too,…"
Feb 24, 2011
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Music Tech Masters

Synth and Sampler Programmers, Sound Creationists.
Feb 24, 2011
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Music Library Composers

Those who do or have composed for a music library.
Feb 24, 2011
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Christopher Aschenbrand replied to Christopher Aschenbrand's discussion Beginner Composer seeking some tech advice in the group TV and Film Composers
"I've been using EZ drummer for my kits.  I know it's a dated but it sounds pretty decent for what I'm doing.  I have Garritan (came with finale) and I agree, I don't like it at all!    I was also looking into…"
Feb 24, 2011
Mike Anderson replied to Christopher Aschenbrand's discussion Beginner Composer seeking some tech advice in the group TV and Film Composers
"I'm a student as well, and I personally use Logic with E.W. Gold for my orchestra stuff.  A cheaper alternative is Garritan Personal Orchestra, but I really didn't like the sounds that they had."
Feb 24, 2011
Christopher Aschenbrand replied to Christopher Aschenbrand's discussion Beginner Composer seeking some tech advice in the group TV and Film Composers
"Is it frowned upon to use the virtual instruments that come with logic?  What about plugins?  I like to write for full orchestras but I feel like a lot of those plugins are going to be VERY much out of my price range."
Feb 24, 2011
Christopher Aschenbrand replied to Christopher Aschenbrand's discussion Beginner Composer seeking some tech advice in the group TV and Film Composers
"Sorry, I should have been more clear.   I'm looking for DAW software."
Feb 24, 2011
Christopher Aschenbrand added a discussion to the group TV and Film Composers
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Beginner Composer seeking some tech advice

Hey So I am a fourth year music student.  I do a lot of composing for myself and I am currently trying to put together a reel. I primarily use finale to write my music.  I am pretty proficient with Logic as well.  I really want to start getting my name out there but I am a little nervous because I don't have a lot to work with.  I don't have a fast computer, I only have a crappy mac laptop.  I want to be able to make decent quality sounded music that won't kill my wallet or my RAM/…See More
Feb 24, 2011
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Audiophiles

Engineers, Mixers, Masterers, Sound Designers.
Feb 24, 2011
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Orchestrators and Arrangers

From a six staff scribble to a full score.
Feb 24, 2011
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Doug Lauber left a comment for Christopher Aschenbrand
"Welcome to the Forum! I'm looking forward to listening to your music."
Feb 24, 2011

Profile Information

What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
Film, Television, Multimedia, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Big Ensemble, Songs, Contemporary Ensembles, Other
What is your favorite genre or style of music?
Video game music
Is music your main income source?
No - Not Yet
Where do you live?
Lowell, Ma
About Me (MUST be more than 10 words to be approved):
I am a music student at UMass lowell. I compose a lot of music and would like to get into scoring video games.

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At 12:02pm on February 24, 2011, Doug Lauber said…
Welcome to the Forum! I'm looking forward to listening to your music.
 
 
 

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