The Composer's Life

Diving into the day-to-day details of a composer: what they do, how they do it, and why. Nadia, the host, is a composer for film and media and a graduate from Berklee College of Music. She shares tips on how to compose, music theory, her experiences, and interviews other composers to give you an insider's view on composing professionally. Website: https://www.nadiamair.com/the-composers-life Email: nadiammair@gmail.com

The Composer's Life is a music podcast hosted by Nadia, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nadia hosts The Composer's Life, a music show with 40 episodes published.

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  Esther Ling - Composing a New Career After Becoming an Engineer

  Jun 2, 202655 min

  In this episode, I sit down with songwriter, composer, and pianist Esther Ling to discuss her unconventional path from engineering to music. Born in Malaysia and now based in Calgary, Esther spent years building a career outside the arts before rediscovering her passion for music while teaching piano to her daughter. We talk about making a major career change as an adult, balancing creativity and family life and building an independent music career without a label or management team. Esther also shares the stories behind her songwriting and why she decided to pursue a lifelong passion rather than stick to a conventional path. To learn more about Esther, listen to her music, or contact her, you can visit the link below: https://www.estherlingpianist.com/ Liked the episode? Make sure to like and follow this podcast, and feel free to leave a review. Every listen, button pressed, and comment left keeps it all going, so thank you! To learn more about the podcast, click here. To sign up to the newsletter, click here.

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  Amani Roberts: The Expert of Music Business (and making YOUR music your business)

  May 14, 202646 min

  If you're looking to learn more about how to take yourself seriously as a musician, create a brand and business around what you do, and want the steps to get to there, you will find your answers in this episode. Amani Roberts is a coach for musicians, professor of music business, keynote speaker, global performer, renowned DJ, entrepreneur, and USA Today's best-selling author of "The Quiet Storm" and "DJs Mean Business". His experience in the hospitality and music industry have given him vast experience in how to make music writing a career, and he's passionate about helping others do the same. Join us as we discuss what composers (including songwriters and other musicians) can do to grow as a business, make music their income, and unlock their true potential. To find out more about Amani and what he does, click the link below: https://www.amaniexperience.com/ Please like and follow this podcast, as well as leave a review if you like the content. Every listen, button pressed, and comment left keeps it all going, so thank you! To learn more about the podcast, click here. To sign up to the newsletter, click here.

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  Odaline de la Martinez: Composer & Conductor bringing Afro-Cuban music to the Classical world

  Apr 28, 202644 min

  Join me in interviewing Odaline de la Martinez — an award-winning composer, conductor, record producer, and event curator — as we speak about Afro-Cuban's influence in western music, her background, and why she chose to pursue music composition. Odaline moved from Cuba to the states at a very young age, growing up in the influential city of New Orleans, then moving to study music throughout Europe. She is now based in the UK, where she has acquired an illustrious reputation for her versatile and eclectic vision, with a longstanding special commitment to contemporary music, women composers, and Latin American composers in particular. Amongst her many achievements, Martínez was the first woman to conduct a BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall in 1984. If you'd like to get in touch or look at more of Odaline's work, you can do so through her website: https://www.odalinedelamartinez.com/ Please like and follow this podcast, as well as leave a review if you like the content. Every listen, button pressed, and comment left keeps it all going, so thank you! To learn more about the podcast, click here. To sign up to the newsletter, click here.

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  Daniel Asia: Thoughts On How to Have a Career in Composing (Part Two)

  Mar 19, 202645 min

  In this second part of my conversation with composer Daniel Asia, we move deeper into the practical and philosophical side of a composing career: how composers navigate opportunities, develop their voice, and sustain creative work across decades. Through sharing stories of real experiences and answering questions about how composers can best start, this episode is about the internal and external realities of a composing life, and how to stay focused while taking care of yourself in a realistic way. It’s a conversation about longevity in music, and what it really takes to stay active, relevant, and creatively engaged as a composer. About Daniel: Daniel Asia was captivated by music from an early age, leading him to study and pursue a lifelong career in composing. His orchestral works have been commissioned & performed by multiple symphony orchestras, including American Composers Orchestra in NYC and Pilsen Philharmonic in Czech Republic, with conductors such as Zdenek Macal, Jesus Lopez-Cobos, and Eiji Oue conducting his works. Daniel has received multiple prestigious grants and fellowships, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and recently had his opera The Tin Angel performed in New York last November (2025). If you'd like to get in touch or look at more of Daniel's work, you can do so through his website: https://www.danielasia.net/ Please like and follow this podcast, as well as leave a review if you like the content. Every listen, button pressed, and comment left keeps it all going, so thank you! To learn more about the podcast, click here. To sign up to the newsletter, click here.

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  Daniel Asia: A Look into This Yale Graduate's Composing Career (Part One)

  Mar 16, 202645 min

  In this first part of my conversation with composer Daniel Asia — a Yale graduate with a long-standing career in concert and contemporary composition — we explore his path into music and the foundations that shaped his approach to writing. Rather than focusing only on career milestones, this conversation looks at how a composer’s identity is formed over time: through education, influences, and the gradual development of a personal musical language. We also touch on the broader world of contemporary composition and what it means to build a sustained creative practice in today’s musical landscape. About Daniel: Daniel Asia was captivated by music from an early age, leading him to study and pursue a lifelong career in composing. His orchestral works have been commissioned & performed by multiple symphony orchestras, including American Composers Orchestra in NYC and Pilsen Philharmonic in Czech Republic, with conductors such as Zdenek Macal, Jesus Lopez-Cobos, and Eiji Oue conducting his works. Daniel has received multiple prestigious grants and fellowships, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and recently had his opera The Tin Angel performed in New York last November (2025). If you'd like to get in touch or look at more of Daniel's work, you can do so through his website: https://www.danielasia.net/ Please like and follow this podcast, as well as leave a review if you like the content. Every listen, button pressed, and comment left keeps it all going, so thank you! To learn more about the podcast, click here. To sign up to the newsletter, click here.

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