Today we’d like to introduce you to Jay Asher.
JAY ASHER is a composer, songwriter, arranger, orchestrator, conductor, pianist, and entertainer who has been based in Los Angeles since 1972. He was raised in the Boston area and is a graduate from the Boston Conservatory of Music with a B.M in Music Composition. As a composer, he has written music scores and songs for many TV series, TV Movies of the Week, and films, including New World Television’s “Zorro” NBC’s “Fame” and the NBC Movie Of The Week “Fugitive Nights” as well as scoring DVD documentaries He has written songs that have been recorded by Julio Iglesias, Whitney Houston, and Donna Summer, among others. Jay is also an Apple Certified Logic Pro X trainer and a sought after private consultant for many well-known film/TV composers and recording artists.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Lots of disappointments with recordings not coming through, TV shows not being picked up, and tough financial periods. But with the exception of a handful of people in this business, almost everyone has similar tales. Not letting yourself get discouraged and continuing to work hard is essential.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am proud of all the different hats I have worn in the business, having been a singer-songwriter, TV/Film composer, pianist, musical director, arranger, and music technology consultant and author. I have collaborated with amazing musicians, songwriters and singers. These days, I am really focused on writing and performing my pop songs again, which is what I originally came to Los Angeles to do.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
While I have had notable successes, a really big one that would have moved me to a higher level of success. On the other hand, I have enjoyed more success than some who probably were more talented but less determined than me. So I am grateful for all the wonderful experiences I have had over my career.
Contact Info:
- Email: jay@jayasher.com
- Website: www.jayasher.com
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