For smooth readability, I included the questions as well 🙂. 1. Which role best describes you in the music industry? Composer and producer for cinematic music. 2. Do you play (or have you played) an instrument? For how long? Strangely enough, only my brother and sister were given piano lessons, while I ended up at drama school, without ever being taught an instrument. 3. What’s your background in music theory? I haven’t had formal training in this area. My understanding of music theory is self-taught, mostly through YouTube. 4. Who’s your favorite composer or artist? The legendary Hans Zimmer, for his unparalleled soundscapes, memorable melodies, and immense diversity. 5. What’s your favorite genre to create in? Cinematic music that expresses different emotions through different soundscapes; from (hybrid) orchestral to epic. 6. What’s your dream project? Scoring a WWII or sci-fi film, or an emotional, impactful documentary. 7. How much time per week do (or can) you spend on music? Depending on other commitments, I aim for about 10 hours a week on composing and production. 8. Do you actively look for new projects? If yes, how? I’m currently occupied with other things, but I do keep an eye on specific LinkedIn feeds for composing opportunities. 9. Do you currently earn from your music? Yes...! The 'incredible' royalties from streaming platforms, which add up to about one decent cup of coffee per year. 10. What do you mainly do for a living? I work in software development at a digital agency. 11. What do you do when you get stuck in the creative process? I used to work on one track at a time, which risked losing freshness and perspective. Now I switch between different tracks to avoid over-focusing and to keep engagement high. 12. What’s your proudest musical achievement so far? My track Labyrinth was the first to pass 1000 streams on Spotify; a small but very enjoyable milestone. 13. Anything else you’d like to share, like a fun fact about you we wouldn’t guess?

Congratulations @Andrew Hand and best of luck with the Artist Rise Program!

Thank you, @Andrew Hand, nice to hear!

Hi everyone, I'm excited to share that my new single 'Unite as One' is out today! It features a cinematic atmosphere that builds toward an epic conclusion. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1JRWOMUU5heqppFSShVIqN YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lLHJPQ7QkkCqq-JVLZ6uyMmxa6Adb2-iw Links to other streaming platforms can be found on my website: https://www.randywink.nl Hope you enjoy listening!

@Pere Revert , I really like the idea! However, it might be quite challenging to maintain such skill overviews on a forum-based system like this. Having that said, since I like the motivation behind your idea, a slightly adjusted version of your idea could be to create specific posts for each project that is seeking collaboration. Such a post could follow a lightweight template, which outlines basic information like: - Project name - Brief description - Genre - Deadlines - Required/preferred skills - Possible fee or compensation - Contact details (for those interested in collaborating) - Any other relevant info With these criteria, users can easily assess whether a project aligns with their skills, interests, and availability. Just a thought that came to mind when I read your post.