April 18, 2026

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How David Bruce composes classical music for world class venues • How Do You Do ep.6

David Bruce is both a very successful classical composer and a YouTube! Today we learn about the business of being a classical composer in the 21st century including how David gets commissioned to write music and also his side hustles including YouTube and his sheet music website 8notes.com. Check out David Bruce's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DBruceWelcome to How Do You Do, the podcast where I chat to successful creatives about how they do what they do! You can watch on YouTube and Spotify and also listen wherever you get your podcasts.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:51) Making Money as a Classical Composer

(07:18) Writing for Instruments You Don't Play

(18:30) Composing Operas

(21:00) Challenging Ensembles to Write For

(24:00) Nurture Relationships With Performers

(29:00) Film Composing vs. Classical Composing

(30:53) YouTube

(38:28) Side Hustles

(46:45) Has YouTube Culture Changed?

(49:04) Advice for Aspiring Composers

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