Joel Sill On Becoming A Music Supervisor

In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.com - Joel Sill, an independent music supervisor and publisher, gives advice to anyone wanting to become a music supervisor. Sill suggests starting at a film studio. Even though there aren't a lot of them, they offer the broadest range of information. Music supervisors must know about all the aspects of the music business, such as record companies, record producers, and publishing.

Watch this video in a new window Music Editor Dan Carlin on Beginning a Career in Film Music

In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org - Music editor Dan Carlin gives his advice for those who want to pursue a career in music for film. He emphasizes the importance of having a good education and maintaining a passion for the work.
Dan Carlin, Chair of the Film Scoring Department at Berklee and Chair Emeritus of the Recording Academy, has had a long and varied career in the business of music for film. His many credits include The Black Stallion (music editor), Sister Act (music consultant), The Last Of The Mohicans (music supervisor) and A Civil Action (conductor). In addition to his film work, Carlin served as the Executive Director of the Henry Mancini Institute, a music education and scholarship program, until it closed its doors in December 2006.