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From Courtroom to Composer: How Steve Berman Built ComposerWorks
Steve Berman recounts his journey from law to founding ComposerWorks, an agency representing composers for TV, film and video games. The episode covers his jazz beginnings, studying in the U.S., and building a Manchester-based business that negotiates contracts, secures rights and connects composers with global media opportunities.
Topics include the economics of theme tunes and royalties, copyright challenges in the digital age, the role of music in branding and storytelling, and practical advice for aspiring composers navigating a changing industry.
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