The most common reason that I turn down a film project is because of my schedule. If I can't devote the time… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
Do everything you can to learn your craft. Score student films for free, attend conferences, learn music theory - do anything and… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
No matter how many scores I've written, the next project will hopefully be completely different. As hard as it is, I'm always… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
I've been a full-time composer for many years, and I'm still learning all the time. There is always more than one musical "solution" to… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
Before writing a single note of music, and even before the spotting session, I find it best to sit down with the director and… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
I became friends on a social basis with a music professor (Dr. Alan Stein) who took a real interest in my work. He encouraged… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
Other than a few years of piano as a kid, I don't have all that much musical training. I played piano for all the… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
The most common reason that I turn down a film project is because of my schedule. If I can't devote the time to a… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
Do everything you can to learn your craft. Score student films for free, attend conferences, learn music theory - do anything and everything you… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
No matter how many scores I've written, the next project will hopefully be completely different. As hard as it is, I'm always trying to… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
Be persistent. Establishing yourself in this field could easily take years. Rarely will any composer get that one "big break." More often, success is… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
I've been in this biz so long, it's really my reputation that brings me work. — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
I do have a website that's updated regularly. It's a great way for potential clients to check out my work anonymously. As most of… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
The process always starts with detailed conversations with the director, followed by a spotting session (deciding where the music goes and doesn't go in… — John Keltonic Copy Share Image
