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From Touring Musician to Film Composer | Pivots with Andrew Raiher

From Touring Musician to Film Composer | Pivots with Andrew Raiher

Update: 2025-08-29
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In this candid reflection, Andrew Raiher explains how a life on tour pushed him to pivot into film and television scoring. What started as a desperate shift to protect his health became a career-defining move. Today, with more than 40 films to his name, Raiher’s story is a reminder that the scariest pivots often lead to the most meaningful growth.


Key Topics

  • Why Andrew Raiher had to leave touring behind
  • The role of health in driving career decisions
  • Taking the leap into film and TV scoring
  • How friends and opportunity shape pivotal moments
  • Growth through risk and reinvention


Quotes

  • “I realized that if I didn’t pivot within a year, I’d have no liver.”
  • “It was the most terrifying pivot of my life.”
  • “And now, about 40 movies later, I pivoted.”
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From Touring Musician to Film Composer | Pivots with Andrew Raiher

From Touring Musician to Film Composer | Pivots with Andrew Raiher

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