Composer Chat, Ep. 2 - Christopher Siu
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In today's video, I chat with composer/songwriter/content creator Christopher Siu on how YouTube has shaped his career to date! Chris shares some great insights and tips in this video, so I hope you all enjoy watching as much as I did chatting with him :)
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Chris’s Story
03:30 - Being comfortable in front of a camera
05:55 - Providing value for viewers
08:14 - Pursuing what you love
09:29 - The impact of YouTube on a music career
10:31 - Time management
13:43 - Guilt for “not working hard enough”
18:44 - Imposter syndrome
21:49 - Studying vs. Doing
24:11 - Doing music as a hobby vs. career
25:49 - Finding your inner child
27:01 - Writing music for yourself
30:40 - Chris’s new album
36:19 - Talking about VSTs
44:53 - Polyphonic legato (super nerdy)
47:51 - Working outside of LA/NYC
51:00 - Chris and Zach’s long-term goals
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