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The honest truth about production music income in 2026 (with real numbers from my career)
Everyone talks about passive income from music. Almost nobody shows you the actual numbers.
How to Score a Haunted House (and Other Small Miracles)
Learn the secrets of writing orchestral comedy music for TV sitcoms. Join me as I break down the production of "The Polite Poltergeist," featuring MIDI tips, sample delay tricks, and instrument selection for a "haunted house" vibe.
The YouTube Strategy That Built 700K Subscribers: How One Composer Turned Belief Into Income
Composer Greg Dombrowski reveals how he built a thriving YouTube career without relying on trends, algorithms, or optimisation hacks, just one track a week and an unwavering belief in his craft.
The Custom Music Survival Guide: How to Beat Burnout, Time Zones, and Unfair Deadlines
I had to work all night to meet LA deadlines while juggling a day job, leading straight to burnout; here is how I learned to survive the time zone trap, set boundaries with production houses, and make custom music work on my terms.
Free Horror Music Sample Pack
A free collection of professionally recorded cello, violin, and vocal samples designed specifically for horror composition—recorded dry in mono so you can layer, manipulate, and transform them into your own signature terrifying sounds.
5 Things That Make Great Horror Music (And None of Them Are Just Scary Sounds)
Think horror music is all about shrieking violins and ominous drones? Think again. After years of scoring horror films and trailers, I've discovered that the most unsettling music often sounds surprisingly sweet.
How To Make Terrifying Horror Music
Whether you are looking to create a spooky track, a tense build, or a full on scare-fest of a score, these tips for making horror music will be invaluable.
Composing the Enchanting Soundtrack for Pete's Dragon Trailer
Learn my approach to writing uplifting family adventure trailer music through my track "The Sun Will Rise," which was featured in Pete's Dragon and showcases the power of simple hooks, cohesive progressions, and magical orchestration.
The Reality of a Composer's Income: Building Financial Security in an Unpredictable Industry
After nearly 20 years as a composer earning everything from pennies to hundreds of thousands per year, I've discovered the counterintuitive money management system that turned feast-or-famine chaos into sustainable creative freedom—and it starts with what you do with your very next payment.
How To Write Epic Percussion: In 7 Simple Steps
Learn the 7-step process for composing powerful, epic drum and percussion tracks for trailers, from setting up your template to creating massive, attention-grabbing moments.
How I Wrote The Pale Blue Eye Trailer Music
Discover how I created the haunting cello-driven track "Frost" from my Throat Four album, which was featured in The Pale Blue Eye trailer—recorded entirely with basic equipment and minimal instrumental skills.
Inside the Production Music Industry with Taz Mattar: A Library Insider's Guide to Getting Your Music Placed
After reviewing thousands of composer submissions for one of the UK's largest music libraries, an industry insider reveals the counterintuitive strategies that actually get your music placed.
