One of Britain’s most diverse percussionists, Joby Burgess is known for his virtuosic performances across films such as Black Panther, Mission: Impossible, Alien, Paddington, The Darkest Hour and many more. During the recording of Superball at the iconic British Grove Studios in London, we sat down with Joby to discuss his career, his gear and how he uses Superball.   What is a Superball...

If you've ever had trouble communicating with a director, here are five of our top tips to help you out! 1. Friends When you get hired on a project, you will likely be working with a director. They will lead the way with the overall vision for the film, and are essentially in control of what makes it in to the movie and what gets thrown out. Many...

Sending effective emails is an art. It is entirely possible to find work through cold emailing, as long as you are doing it correctly. Here are five tips to get you started! 1. Purpose The first thing you need to think about is what your purpose for emailing the person is. Do you simply want to introduce yourself? Do you want a job from them?...

Are you wondering how to get work as a composer? Here are 5 of our best tips! 1. Networking Events First, signup and go to all networking events in your area. Easier said than done for most of us introverts. To get the best out of the event, you should not go treating it like a chance to hand out as many business cards...

Have you ever wondered what makes a good sounding mockup? Here are five of our best tips for improving the overall realism of your musical scores! 1. Voicing The first thing to consider is that the aim of a mockup is to create a realistic sound. A great piece of music that is badly arranged is never going to sound good, and in the film world...