anemptylake

First off, hi! Long time fan. Saw you at several of your shows in Los Angeles a couple of years ago and was happy to meet you. :)

So, as I am an aspiring composer studying in school right now, what did you do to get your name "out there" and gain your first bit of a fanbase? I'm trying to figure out an effective way to use the internet as a way to get my own name out there but I'm curious what kind of things worked for you and what didn't.

Also, out of curiosity, how much did you study music formally and what kind of response do you receive from critics?

Thanks for doing an AMA, though I think I could've probably just posted this on your Facebook or Twitter and gotten the same kind of response. :) It is nice you stay connected with your fans.