We recently connected with Justin Yau and have shared our conversation below.

Justin, appreciate you joining us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?

Sometimes I find myself forgetting the joy of writing music after getting accustomed to writing in the professional field. Currently I have been trying to write outside the box, less commercial, trying to find my own voice as a writer. After a while, writing does get tedious and difficult to continue, but I’d say its still better than working a 9-5 regular job. There is something spontaneous about writing and trying new approach every time I start a new piece.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I am the lead composer in Soul Studio Productions, our company has worked on numerous game trailers, tv shows and shorts. Our company provides post production sound services (music, sound design/ foley and mixing).

The unique quality of Soul Studio Production is that the music and sound design team work very closely together. In our experience we often find that having music and sound design from a separate team creates disagreements and creative dissonance amongst each other. We believe by working as one team, we can provide a more coherent service.

Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

When I was a student learning composition, I wish I realized the importance of production in music rather than just focus on the writing itself. When you are pitching yourself as a composer, one should realized how important it is to have good presentation. Directors and clients aren’t gonna know how impressive the theory and concept you put into your music, but they can certainly hear a good produced sound.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

The pathway to become a successful composer is definitely not as straightforward as – for example climbing the corporate ladder. But something we share with non creative jobs is that we both require perseverence. Although I am not in a position to define how to become a successful composer. I see a lot of successful composer do one thing- write! To continue writing everyday, and produce music, sometimes not even earning money for the work you put out. The profit for us comes from the exposure rather than the immediate upfront pay (if there is any). This might scare away a lot of people but if there is a sure way to make a living in writing, it is to keep writing until someone sees your talent.

Contact Info:

• Website: justinyaucomposer.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justin_yau_composer/?hl=en