Last Month in Music
Welcome to a review of music for March - including playlists of released music, news in the industry, upcoming opportunities, and more!
Featured Episode: Interview with Daniel Asia
Daniel Asia is a a Yale graduate with a long-standing career in concert and contemporary composition. During the interview, we explore his path into music and the foundations that shaped his approach to writing; he shares advice for emerging composers, as well as how to stay diligent in a not-so-easy career; and finally, he shares stories and insights that will have you laughing out loud.
Industry News
What are people spending their money on in the music industry?
From streaming to physical CDs and vinyls, find where the industry’s at on its income and value. Read more…
Platforms Making Changes
Find out what different streaming platforms are doing to help promote artists’ music, tag AI content, and more. Read more…ASCAP 2026 Composers’ Choice Awards
Composers have been nominated for the 2026 awards, happening later this month on the 28th of April. Find out who’s been nominated and more. Read more…
Music Releases
Listen to the latest and greatest compositions that came out last month, including orchestral works, experimental music, film scores, and more.
Check out the custom playlists on your preferred platform:
Upcoming Opportunities:
BMI Composer Lab
Deadline: April 24th
BMI is excited to announce the second annual BMI Composer Lab - providing emerging composers with a one-of-a-kind experience in artistic growth and professional development.
Call for Scores - North/South Consonance
Deadline: June 15th
Apply for an opportunity to have your music performed around New York City.
Call for Scores - Rocky Mountain Chamber Choir
Deadline: May 31st
Compose a piece based off of a poem, and have a chance for the work to be performed.
More Competitions
You can find more opportunities for composition competitions linked below.
*When entering competitions, make sure to research where they come from, reviews from past entrees, and get to know if it’s a legitimate organization.
This Month in History
The Titanic’s Final Performance
In April 1912, as the RMS Titanic sank, the ship’s band - led by Wallace Hartley - continued playing music to calm passengers, a moment that became an act of musical heroism.
We recently had a name change from The Composer’s Life to The Composer’s Studio for this newsletter! Don’t worry, it’s still just me.
As always, share with any other composers who could benefit from this newsletter!
Until next time,
Nadia