A Music Industry Reality Check with Brian Steckler

Veteran composer Brian Steckler takes us through his fascinating 30-year journey in the ever-changing music industry, from his unexpected start with the iconic Budweiser Frogs Super Bowl commercial to scoring the Sundance Film Festival selection “Sunfish (& Other Stories from Green Lake).” In this episode, Brian shares: • How a piano performance degree led him from Nashville to LA’s music scene • Working with artists like Paul Stanley (KISS) and Tony winner Billy Porter • The reality of the music industry and adapting to survive • Innovative scoring techniques for the acclaimed film “Sunfish (& Other Stories from Green Lake)” *plus his favorite mic placement for recording piano* • Behind-the-scenes stories from jingle houses to reality tv productions • Honest advice for aspiring musicians entering today’s competitive landscape