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Jun 27 • Mindset & Productivity 🧠
Don't try to do everything
One of the main reasons composers struggle to get consistent work is they try to do too much.
Too many styles on their demo reel, too much information, too many industries they want to get in, too many projects, too high expectations, not enough patience to follow a goal...
I see this pattern everywhere:
The composer who showcases orchestral, electronic, folk, and jazz on the same demo reel.
The one applying to film, games, commercials, and podcasts all at once.
The perfectionist spending months tweaking one track instead of building relationships.
Here's what happens when you try to do everything:
Your demo reel confuses instead of convinces. Music supervisors cannot figure out what you actually do.
Your networking becomes scattered. You are talking to everyone but connecting with no one.
Your applications disappear into the void because you sound like everyone else trying to "do it all."
The composers who get consistent work do the opposite.
They pick ONE primary focus and become known for it. Horror film scoring. Retro synthwave for indie games. Corporate explainer videos.
They build demo reels that tell a clear story: "This is who I am and these are the benefits I bring to the table."
They network with intention, targeting the specific people who need their specific sound.
This does not mean limiting your creativity.
It means channeling it strategically. You can always expand later, but first you need to be known for something.
The brutal truth?
Every hour you spend trying to appeal to everyone is an hour not spent becoming essential to someone.
The market does not need another composer who "does everything." It needs THE composer who does exactly what they need, better than anyone else.
What's your primary focus going to be?
Drop a comment below and let's help you get crystal clear on your lane.
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