The Three Legs of a Successful Music Career

I was a guest on the Thumpmonks podcast, talking about my composing career, technical issues, and the role of social media in promotions. Host Brian Gocher and I had a lively conversation and it’s available in the Thumpmonks YouTube channel as well as other popular podcast destinations.

From the podcast description:

LA-based composer David Das attributes his success to three critical legs that have launched his musical career forward. David has composed music for Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, Dreamworks, HBO, PBS, Telemundo, BBDO, and countless other top media companies. Download this episode of The Thumpmonks podcast to hear Brian and David talk composer to composer. You will learn how you can apply David’s three-legged approach, get a peek at some of the gear behind his sound, and hear wise advice on kickstarting your opportunities when the gigs slow down.

https://youtu.be/AWAkUwca8Qk

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film/tv composer • music producer • songwriter • air guitar collector. https://t.co/Sw3ZJjMtXk. VP @The_SCL. Fmr Prez @ScoringArts.

David Das @daviddas ·

13 Oct

Well, that was dumb: I accidentally updated to macOS Sequoia. I thought I was updating to the latest Sonoma. And I didn't do a TM backup beforehand. I'm hoping all my software is compatible. I usually have to wait several months before all my software suites is safely certified.

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David Das @daviddas ·

12 Oct

#ForYourConsideration Aaron Lazar’s IMPossible Dream album! It's in the Best Traditional Pop Album (Jazz category). We got to work with @joshgroban, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris, Lin Manuel Miranda, and so many more. It's been one of the most important projects of my…

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Angry Tom @angrytomtweets ·

10 Oct

AI is 100% out of control.

1. Let's be friends

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David Das @daviddas ·

10 Oct

Hold on while I switch chunks.

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David Das @daviddas ·

8 Oct

Fellow @The_SCL, I hosted a seminar on tips for submitting to the upcoming SCL Awards. Hope it's helpful!

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David Das @daviddas ·

4 Oct

You can only save one; the other is erased from history. Save:

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4 Oct

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Mason Lieberman @masonlieberman ·

4 Oct

An important career PSA for my fellow musicians: tell people about your passions. Tell people about your goals. Do not be shy about the gigs you dream about. You never know who has the ability to put you on a path that accomplishes them, if they were made aware.