The @Percussion Podcast - Episode 27 - Ivan Trevino

027 - Ivan Trevino

Kicking off our month of composers is Ivan Trevino.  As a composer/performer who also self-publishes, there was much to talk about.

Topics: to pdf or not to pdf?, the music of Alejandro Vinao, Facebook questions, Game of Thrones...

0:00  Intro and hello
0:48  Game of Thrones cover
4:54  Brandon Arvay: What advice do you have for young composers to get their music out there? Also, what are your thoughts on giving music away for free as a means of getting noticed?
8:10  Unique musical styles and voices
13:13  Getting started with sound recording
16:03  Pandora, can-do attitude
17:52  Percy Lane: Can you explain your whiteboard?
20:28  Inspirations, music influences
27:28  Ben: Music of Alejandro Vinao
39:01  Kazakstan visit with American Musicians Abroad
46:16  Michael Neumeier: What are the pros and cons of teaming up with a company vs. self-publishing? Should a composer self-publish?
55:23  Nathan Charles: What elements can composers include in their compositions to help performers better interpret the subtle nuances of a piece?
1:00:12  Robby Green: What would you like to see more of from performers of your music?
1:01:26  Wrap