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I know what it’s like to wonder if your music is good enough…

To feel stuck trying to land projects…

To question if you’re doing the right things to move forward.

I spent years battling imposter syndrome, struggling to build an online presence, and trying to figure it all out alone.

But what changed everything for me was having someone in my corner—someone who could offer honest feedback, clear next steps, and real encouragement.

You don’t need a huge portfolio, expensive gear, or years of experience to start building a sustainable composing career.

You just need clarity on what actually matters, support when you’re stuck, and consistent feedback to keep improving.

That’s why I created the Composer Odyssey Membership—to give composers like you real guidance and support to start making tangible progress, one step at a time.

Whether you’re trying to land your first scoring gig, refine your sound, or build momentum in your creative career, this membership gives you the feedback, strategy, and mentorship to help you grow.

It’s fully asynchronous, which means you can submit your music, website, or career questions anytime—and I’ll respond with detailed guidance to help you improve and move forward.

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Here’s How This Membership Helps You Grow!

🎵 Personalized Music Feedback

Get detailed, written feedback on 1 track per month, focusing on composition, arrangement, and production. Whether you’re refining a cue or experimenting with new ideas, you’ll receive clear, constructive insights to help you improve and gain confidence in your work. No more second-guessing—just real feedback designed to help you grow.

📲 Website & Social Media Reviews

Every month, you can submit your website or social media for a recorded video review where I analyze your online presence and provide direct, actionable feedback. Whether you’re trying to attract clients, collaborators, or grow your brand, I’ll help you make a stronger impression and present yourself professionally to the right audience.

💬 Composing Career & Strategy Support

Got questions about networking, pitching to clients, or finding your next opportunity? Inside the Composer Mentorship Forum, you can ask for direct, thoughtful guidance on the business side of composing. No more navigating your career alone—get answers tailored to your goals and next steps.

🚀 Guidance That Keeps You Moving Forward

Growth isn’t about getting feedback once—it’s about consistent improvement and actionable guidance over time. This membership gives you the structured support you need month after month, so you can refine your skills, build momentum, and create a sustainable composing career.

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Meet Your Mentor!

I'm Robert Rodriguez, a media composer, YouTuber, and educator who's passionate about helping composers like you build sustainable & fulfilling careers.

I've had the privilege of working with over 100 composers through the ThinkSpace Education Orchestral Composition Bootcamp and collaborating with leading sample developers like Cinesamples, EastWest, and Westwood Instruments.

These experiences, along with my own journey as a composer, give me a deep understanding of the tools, techniques, and challenges involved in crafting a successful career in music.

With over 4K+ subscribers on YouTube, I share insights and resources to help composers refine their craft, navigate their careers, and master the art of sample libraries.

Ready for More Hands-On Guidance?

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If you’re looking for even more support, accountability, and direct access to coaching, the Maestro Membership is designed for composers who want to grow faster with live feedback and real-time strategy.

🎶 Monthly Music Peer Feedback Call

A live session where you can share your music, receive constructive feedback, and discuss your creative challenges with fellow composers. This isn about understanding how your music connects, improving your instincts, and gaining new perspectives from a supportive group. Whether you’re looking to refine a track or explore new ideas, these calls help you grow through real-time discussion and shared insights.

💡 Monthly Group Coaching Call

A space to talk through current challenges in your composing career. Whether you’re struggling with landing clients, staying motivated, or navigating creative roadblocks, this call is about open, honest discussions with like-minded composers. You’ll get expert guidance while also learning from the experiences and insights of the group—because sometimes, the best breakthroughs come from hearing how others are tackling similar challenges.

🔥 The Maestro Membership is for composers who want more than just written feedback—they want live interaction, accountability, and in-depth coaching to make faster progress!

🙋‍♂️ Frequently Asked Questions

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"First, I want to thank you for submitting your music! What an incredibly dramatic, tense piece that effectively lives up to its name! You’ve done an incredible job writing in a way that matches this kind of style. Everything from the rumbling low-end synth and percussion, to the dark/dramatic brass, to the melodic, touching woodwinds. Your vision for this piece is incredibly clear.

That said, it seems like you have all these great ideas but they aren’t necessarily as cohesive as we’d like. Roughly around 1:36, we start to hear more and more elements stacked upon one another and it becomes a bit difficult for our ear to understand what should be foreground vs background. Logically, I understand that you’ve repeated a previous phrase with the melody now in the strings and gave that rising movement to the brass. However, the balance across the ensemble is making it harder to know which aspect our ear should pay attention to. So the mix then feels muddy and some elements get lost.

I recommend two options to hopefully create a bit more clarity!

- First, fine-tune and adjust your dynamic and expression levels throughout each instrument or section to make sure you find a more natural balance for your foreground. And once you do so, you can then subtly automate the overall section volume to lower those background elements!

- Second, make sure you’re not overcrowding any one frequency range. A lot of low end instruments, especially those active percussive hits, tend to leave a resonating rumble that lead to a lot of low-end build up. Then any instruments that share a similar frequency range only add to the build up causing an overall muddy sound. So in your EQ, carve out and reduce frequencies that don’t serve the instrument.

Now, I liked your use of the string ostinato because it sets the pace for this race against time. However, I’d suggest switching up the ostinato to vary the feeling a little bit. At the moment, you’re alternating between two notes per chord. This is a great start but as you progress through, it slowly becomes a bit stale and predictable. With a piece that feels so dangerous and is constantly changing, it would make sense for the ostinato to do the same. Maybe you could introduce an arpeggio to expand the chord being outlined. Maybe you could change the meter or rhythm of strings while keeping the melody the same.

I’d even love to hear more of a drastic change across string sections. You mentioned that towards the end, you passed the ostinato on to the cellos and basses. But to keep interest, I’d like to see you make the change much earlier on in the piece. You always want to ask yourself how you can introduce new ways to vary the sounds.

You’ve actually done a beautiful job doing so harmonically. The piece changes tone throughout and it keeps me as the listener on edge- again, living up to this dangerous, dramatic love story. But we want a full picture- think not just how you can change tonally, but rhythmically, texturally, etc.

Thank you again for submitting your assignment! Overall, this was a fantastic piece to listen to and I’m excited hear more of your work in the coming weeks!"