05 | Can Music Composition Be Learned? With Singaporean Composer Belinda Foo: ”DON’T FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR MUSIC!”

REWIND: The Musician’s Podcast - How to Grow Your Music Career

Visit HOW TO GROW YOUR MUSIC CAREER BLOG for more action items, and valuable insights on your music career! Can music composition be learned? How do you teach musical composition? Can you be a self taught composer?

If you're interested in these question, you definitely want to listen to this episode.

Welcome to REWIND: the Musician’s Podcast, where we unravel the threads of success in the vast tapestry of the music industry! I'm your host, Amit Weiner, a film and TV composer, on a mission to guide fellow musicians toward new heights in their careers.

In each episode, we delve into the multifaceted world of music, exploring diverse avenues for building and elevating your musical journey. If you've ever questioned the financial possibilities in the music realm, get ready for a paradigm shift as we showcase the myriad ways artists can thrive.

In today's episode, we're honored to have Composer Belinda Foo from Singapore as our special guest.

As a lecturer at the Lassalle College of the Arts School of Contemporary Music, part of the University of the Arts Singapore, Belinda brings a wealth of experience spanning 25 years in the industry.

”DON’T FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR MUSIC!” - Belinda Foo

Belinda is not just a composer but also an arranger and orchestrator, imparting her knowledge in Aural, Theory, and Pop Composition at LASALLE. Her extensive involvement includes arranging and writing commercial music, serving as a pianist, and directing music for various performances and musicals.

Delving into her passion for writing, Belinda has crafted captivating compositions for prestigious events like the Singapore and Hong Kong Arts Festivals, as well as for the renowned Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Her repertoire also includes original music for notable musicals such as Darkest Before Dawn, The Other Wiseman, and The Three Trees. Currently, she is engrossed in her latest project, JEREMIAH, a symphonic poem, and is concurrently working on a symphonic dance, JOB.

For Belinda, the guiding principle is eloquently expressed in the words, "Let the beauty we love be what we do." Through her music, collaborations with fellow musicians, and teaching endeavors, she seeks to draw out and amplify the inherent beauty in every note.

Join us in this episode as we unravel the artistry, experiences, and invaluable insights of Composer Belinda Foo. Whether you're an aspiring musician, a seasoned professional, or simply passionate about the world of music, REWIND promises to be your go-to resource for inspiration and guidance in your musical journey.

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