Another episode recorded in the summer of 2023, before Esin went on tour for Disney Pixar's Coco in Concert. Esin shares her journey from Turkey to Disney to becoming the youngest screen scoring department assistant chair of Berklee, her relationship with music, and her incredible ability to turn her passion into her work. She discusses her passion for music, the challenges of the industry, and the importance of pursuing one's dreams. The dialogue explores the creative process of film scoring, the significance of collaboration, and the balance between teaching and composing. Esin emphasizes the need for passion in music and offers valuable advice for aspiring musicians.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and First Impressions

02:27 Musical Journey and Inspirations

05:02 Defining Success and Impact

07:55 The Role of Passion in Music

10:38 Life as a Film Composer

13:51 Balancing Multiple Roles

16:36 Upcoming Projects and US Tours

19:24 Creative Process in Film Scoring

22:35 Navigating Collaborations and Revisions

24:29 Personal Growth Through Music

27:37 Turning Passion into Action: Just Do It!

40:26 Networking and Seizing Opportunities

49:20 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Challenges

Guest Bio

Esin Aydingoz is an emerging composer and conductor working in animation, films, TV series, video games, and stage musicals. Originally from Turkey, she moved to the United States to study at Berklee College of Music, where she recently served as the Assistant Chair of the Screen Scoring Department.

Aydingoz was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2024 for her cello arrangement of Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black," featured in Tim Burton’s Emmy winning hit Netflix series Wednesday. Her arrangement reached #1 on the Billboard Classical Charts, with over thirty-seven million Spotify plays. Aydingoz's documentary score for Black Barbie premiered at SXSW, and her first feature film Simchas and Sorrows brought her a nomination for the prestigious David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent by the Society of Composers & Lyricists. Aydingoz's film and TV music can be heard on Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Hallmark, etc., as well as in the archival box set Cinema's First Nasty Women, which was named one of the British Film Institute's top 10 Blu-rays of 2023. Her latest score is from the critically acclaimed Hulu Original film, She Taught Love, which received a limited theatrical run and is streaming now on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ internationally.​

To learn more about Esin Aydingoz, check out her website at https://www.esinaydingoz.com/.

Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert on Tour, Music Director, Esin Aydingoz: https://amp-worldwide.com/artist/coco-in-concert-on-tour/