June 30, 2025 • 45 mins
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
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