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Description

Our guest Stefan L. Smith talks to us about his experience as a freelance musician and up and coming composer in Los Angeles.   Hear about his composing process, inspirations, goals and work ethic.  Stefan explains what and how different opportunities have come his way as well as his focus on creating his own opportunities and networks to uplift and collaborate with creators.   Packaged in with a bundle of laughs, this episode will shed some light on the artist's journey in to what is often an unpredictable career path.  Hear wonderful stories and great perspectives on the current state of affairs and the impact it's had on Stefan's work.

What you will hear

Stefan’s educations and journey from Chicago to LA

Stefan’s favorite composers and scores

His experience as a young freelance musician and aspiring film composer in LA while finding his footing and his niche.

The effects of the BLM movement, current events and the riots on his writing and motivation to write, as well as his long time efforts to connect and uplift black creators.

Stefan’s process when composing music for film and how he chooses what projects he wants to be attached to.

I AM optimistic, driven, activist for gay rights, focused

YOU ARE fabulous, funny, driven, witty, talented, thinker, deep

Mentioned

https://www.instagram.com/violanation

http://stefanlsmith.com

https://www.hollywoodbowl.com

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