swordmalice

Hi Jon, huge admirer of your work. As a musician who wants to compose, could you recommend some must-do things in order to get started? I've tried everything from formal lessons to self-study and nothing seems to be sticking. Should I concentrate on the production/mixing side or the music theory/composition side, and how does one balance the two? Thanks for listening.

If you want permission to perform a copyrighted song, definitely e-mail whoever owns it. Check for the company's PR or production departments for contact info. More often than not you will receive permission.