The Screen Composer's Studio
Welcome to The Screen Composer’s Studio, a podcast about the musical storytellers behind some of your favorite films, series, video games, and more. In each episode we'll be taking you behind the screen and talking to the musical magicians who bring these stories to life. These hidden giants may not often bask in the limelight, but you've definitely felt the power of their work. Join us to find out how composers shape emotional journeys, give color and shade to beloved characters and worlds, and enhance the viewer’s experience in a way only music can. Brought to you by The Screen Composers Guild of Canada
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
Red Heartbreaker - Bring The Verve!
[Episode contains some colorful language]
Classically trained as a vocalist, Red got her start in cabaret and musical theater before she was bitten by the film scoring bug - a craft she says “combines…
Trevor Morris - The Scoring Sommelier
[Episode contains some strong language]
Trevor Morris is without a doubt one of Canada’s most successful exports in the screen composing world.
After cutting his teeth writing jingles in Toronto, he …
Season 2 Announcement!
We’re back, and kicking it off on July 14th with two-time Emmy winning composer, Trevor Morris.
Trevor is best known for his work on The Tudors, The Borgias, and Vikings, as well as massive studio fil…
John Welsman - Artistry & Leadership
"I’m an optimist by nature, and I really believe in the Guild and our community. We’re facing a lot of challenges, but we’ve got a lot of creative, motivated people working really hard to move us in…
Gary Koftinoff - A Musical Mission
"Hearing Morricone’s score for The Mission was a spiritual moment. That’s why I got into this: if I could ever make something that moved someone else in the same way, that would be a gift."
After stu…
Erica Procunier - Looking Forward
Erica Procunier is a rising star in the screen composing scene. After deciding early on that composing for picture was her passion, she completed a Masters in Music Composition from the University o…
Mychael Danna - Concept + Instinct
“You don’t need to follow all the rules to be successful. There is a certain advantage in having an individual path that is unique”
Mychael Danna is one of Canada’s most successful film composers, a …
Michael Richard Plowman - Going Places
“Everyone has aspirations. But there are things I get from my career: choice and freedom. To me, that’s everything”
Over 1700 episodes of television. 150 feature films. To call Michael Richard Plow…
Amritha Vaz - Layered Tapestries
"Your voice is precious and important, and needed. There are great stories out there that deserve your insight, your value."
For Amritha Vaz, the path to becoming a screen composer was full of twist…
Judith Gruber-Stitzer - Rhythm and Color
"Film music always walks a fine line of needing to not draw attention to itself and away from the film and yet to also give voice to the soul of the film. Some of what I consider to be my best music …
Maxime Goulet - Curiosity and Play
“Composers often pressure themselves to find their “voice”. That’s ok, but it’s a long-term ideal. You don’t need to revolutionize music with every note you write. Instead, practice the craft and s…
Tom Third - Past the Boundary
“The work that you’re most nervous about presenting is always the best stuff.”
Tom Third loves to push against creative limits and break convention. Known for his modern, hybrid electronic scores, he…
Darren Fung - Orchestral Beauty
**WARNING - this episode does contain some spicy words, so be aware if you’re listening with kids or anyone sensitive to not-so-safe-for-work language.**
“If you do good work, people will always speak…
Mark Korven - The Innovator
“It’s really all about musical freedom for me. I like to push the boundaries and take chances. I’d like to do the unexpected, and avoid clichés as much as I can. I like the wrong notes. So horror see…
Amin Bhatia - The Comeback Kid
"If you can come up with music, who cares how you come up with it. Just go for it. Trust your instincts. Learn the process."
In this episode, we speak to Amin Bhatia, who is probably best known f…
Introducing The Screen Composer's Studio
They may not often bask in the limelight, but you've definitely felt the power of their work. Composers for the screen are the “hidden giants” who help breathe life into the stories you love. Join …