If you are new here, then let me introduce myself.
My name is Richard Pryn, and I am an award-winning composer. I have had my music used in ads for Google, Unilever, and Toyota, and trailers for Captain America: Civil War, Netflix's Glass Onion, and loads more.
I help other composers level up on their musical journey (kind of like a musical equivalent of Gandalf the Grey π§π»ββοΈ). You can get to know me more by visiting my About page.
If you are returning to my site, welcome back π€πΌ
It's lovely to have you here π
π€·π»ββοΈ How can I help you?
(Click on the sentence that best describes you)
ππ»ββοΈ I am looking to...
- π Learn to write music in a certain style or genre:
- like Trailer Music
- like Cinematic Music
- like Lofi Music
- πΉ Get better at writing music (page coming soon)
- π Improve my music production skills
- π Improve my Logic Pro X workflow
- πΌ Improve my music theory
- π§π» Improve my mindset and get inspired
- π§ Check out your instrument & plugin reviews
- π¨π»βπ« Get guidance from you, Rich (page coming soon)
- ππ»ββοΈ Get some track feedback from you, Rich (page coming soon)
β‘οΈ Aspiring Composers Start Here
If you are an aspiring composer, then I have a load of guides and articles to help you get your career off the ground.
- How I would start a composing career in 2025
- Insider's guide to the production music industry with Taz Mattar
- The reality of a composer's income
π Interviews with successful composers
I have had the pleasure and honour to interview lots of successful composers to find out how they built their careers. These are my favourite ones:
- How Greg Dombrowski built a sustainable income through YouTube
- How Ciaran Birch became a Trailer Music Composer
- How to start your trailer music career with Sigurd JΓΈhnk-Jensen
π My Mission...
As you are still reading this (and haven't clicked through one of the links above), I thought I would take the time to explain my mission a little bit.
I have been a professional composer & producer for over 10 years, and I've been earning money from my music for over 15 years.
In that time, I have written music for corporate videos, feature films, TV adverts, global brand campaigns, movie trailers, and TV shows, not to mention my personal musical projects.
I have learned a tremendous amount about writing music and living the life of a composer, and I want to share as much of my knowledge and experience with you in the hopes that it will make your journey that little bit easier.
Why? When I started, there was no easy access to other composers and producers as there is now. It meant that I had to solve my problems on my own, suffer them in silence and slowly (but surely) climb my own mountain...alone.
It was hard, I made a load of mistakes, and I frequently thought I should give up and get a regular job.
But I didn't.
Now I am doing it for a living and want to be the voice/mentor/guide I wished I had when I started.
β Still Want More?
Thanks for sticking with me. If you are still looking for more, then you can follow me on these platforms:
- πΊ Watch cinematic music tutorials
- π¬ Watch Trailer Music tutorials
- ππ»ββοΈ Watch my music-related vlogs
π§ My Record Label
I have long had the goal to create and build my own record label. It has not been until recent years that I have had the drive, clarity, and bravery to follow through with it.
- Listen to the music that I create for my independent record label Pryn Music
- Subscribe to Pryn Music's Official YouTube channel