Posts

• Scoring Documentary Endings Without Creating False Resolution (September 25, 2026)
• Feature Documentary vs Documentary Series Scoring (September 25, 2026)
•  Composing Through the Documentary Edit (September 25, 2026)
• Cultural Authenticity in Documentary Film Music (September 25, 2026)
• Scoring Trauma, Grief and Social Issues With Care (September 25, 2026)
• Finding the Emotional Perspective of a Documentary Score (September 25, 2026)
• Music for Archival Footage: Scoring History Without Turning It Into Scenery (September 25, 2026)
• Balancing Music, Narration and Production Sound in Documentary Film (September 25, 2026)
• Using Silence in Documentary Scores: When Music Should Step Away (September 25, 2026)
• Scoring Documentary Interviews Without Overpowering the Story (September 25, 2026)
• The Ethics of Music in Documentary Filmmaking (September 25, 2026)
• What Is Documentary Film Scoring? (September 25, 2026)
• Documentary Film Scoring: How Music Serves a True Story (September 25, 2026)
• Earning the Final Payoff: Delivering Climactic Motifs in Film (September 3, 2026)
• Counterpoint and Interpersonal Relationships: Scoring Character Dynamics (September 3, 2026)
• Scoring Subtext Over Surface Action (September 3, 2026)
• Technical Methods for Musical Transformation: Evolving Character Motifs (September 3, 2026)
• Designing the Core "Melodic Seed": Building Unforgettable Film Motifs (September 3, 2026)
• The Architecture of Leitmotifs (Motifs): Evolving Character Themes (September 2, 2026)
• How Do We Handle Revisions if the Music Isn’t "Hitting" the Right Way? (May 15, 2026)
• What Technical "Deliverables" Should I Expect from My Composer? (May 15, 2026)
• Can I Get a Live Orchestral Sound on an Indie Budget? (May 14, 2026)
• How Do I Find a Composer Who Fits My Film’s Specific Genre? (May 14, 2026)
• What is a "Spotting Session" and How Does the Workflow Work? (May 14, 2026)
• Who Owns the Music? Understanding Rights and "Work for Hire" (May 13, 2026)
• Custom Score vs. Licensing Libraries: Which is Better for Your Project? (May 12, 2026)
• How Do I Communicate My Musical Vision if I’m Not a Musician? (May 11, 2026)
• Timing the Beat: When is the Best Time to Hire a Film Composer? (May 8, 2026)
• How Much Does a Film Composer Actually Cost? A Guide to Budgeting Your Score (May 8, 2026)
• The Director’s Guide to Hiring a Film Composer: Everything You Need to Know (May 8, 2026)
• SCRUM (August 13, 2021)
• FIVE: A Documentary (December 1, 2020)
• ShoutoutLA! Interview (July 22, 2020)
• Voyage LA Magazine Profile (October 28, 2019)
• SOUFRA Screening at TheVatican (December 5, 2018)
• NARWAS SCHOOL OPENED (November 3, 2018)
• Splash Magazine Interview With Ken Joseph (April 13, 2018)
• Oakland Press Article: Soufra Premieres In Michigan (April 5, 2018)
• Click On Detroit - Soufra Premiere At Composer's Alma Mater (April 4, 2018)
• 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (September 19, 2017)
• Mako - Lake George Music Festival 2016 (September 19, 2016)
• Durango Independent Film Festival (March 19, 2016)
• ASCAP TV & FILM WORKSHOP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS (August 14, 2013)
• Accordions ARE cool (August 14, 2013)