Key Conversations

Not only is Sean Callery an Emmy winning composer of some of our FAVORITE shows (including Homeland, 24, Elementary, Bones and Medium), he's a freaking nice guy, and shows it while diving into all things composing. Sean shares about interpersonal relationships and bringing your specific skillsets to the table, the standards of writing and presenting music within the television industry, and conducting a live orchestra. In this interview, we also cover:• how the music industry still looks for quality work in relation to receiving awards,• the process of writing music for screen• having a degree for a specific music skill versus experience• and how to get past writers block or composing frustrations Questions Asked During the Interview:What are 3 career highlights or events that have gotten you to where you are that you look back on fondly?What are some skills as a musician that are important for a strong composer to have?What is it like to have your original music heard with a live orchestr