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Episode 107 | Composing for Dance and Film w/ Pepe Valdez

Join co-host Reyna and her husband Pepe Valdez as they talk about the collaboration process and composing music for dance film. Pepe discusses his experience as a musician and helpful tips on communicating with musicians for composition projects. (29:22)



This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST…

[0:15] Reyna says welcome back and introduces musician and husband Pepe Valdez.


QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM

[2:44] Topic: Pepe & Conversing with a Musician

  • [1:52] Reyna says: “We’d like to get to know a little about you and your history with music?”

  • [4:05] Reyna asks: “So what has that process [communicating with non-musicians] been like for you?”

[5:41] Topic: Composing Music for Dance Film

  • [7:47] Reyna asks: “Music for dance film that has already been edited…what has that been like for you?”

  • [8:53] Reyna asks: “What is it that supports your creative process?”

[15:57] Topic: Advice & Reflection