Abstract
Composer and producer Michael Hart describes his process for creating music for a variety of mediums, including film, popular music, trailers and radio spots. Discussions cover the entire creative process from pre-production to final deliverables using different ensembles, including full orchestra, contemporary electronic, sound design, and a hybrid radio production with both real and sampled instruments. Effective strategies for minimizing the stresses that come with composing and producing are analyzed and explained in comprehensive detail.