I started working out these last few months. Why? Because it’s important to be on the best shape possible as a composer. When writing for 100 musicians the hours are long and there’s alot going on. I don’t plan to be able to throw a keg over a wall or lift a car, but it’s → Read More
Not in any particular order: my 3 biggest musical influences are Frank Zappa, Pearl Jam, and BT. I always liked the idea of having a mentor – it was something that my good friend (and mentor) David Weiss taught me to do years ago. You grow faster and better when you look up to someone, → Read More
This morning has started out pretty interesting. I’m laying in bed catching up on emails and I get a phone call from an unknown NYC phone number. So I answered it, and it turns out to be 101.9 RXP with ex MTV Host Matt Pinfield! “Hey Walt, we’re gonna have you on in 5 minutes, → Read More
When analyzing a song for orchestra, you have to learn to hear things differently. Instead of the words I hear flutes. Instead of the rhythm section I hear violins. Its something that takes years to acquire. But I’ve also noticed something else… that everything song that works for orchestra is usually an amazing song. I → Read More
