Music editor Dan Carlin shares his wisdom and defines several roles in music for film, including music editor, music supervisor, and soundtrack producer. He shares his passion for music education and gives practical and realistic advice for students who want to pursue music for film as a career.

Music editor Dan Carlin talks about the joy and the rewards of collaborating in the creative business of music for film.

Music editor Dan Carlin talks about the realities of breaking in to the film industry. Carlin stresses the combination of passion and ability as essential.

Music editor Dan Carlin describes the difficulties involved in negotiating with industry partners in putting songs in films. He explains that record companies have their own agenda in promoting artists, which may not fit with the vision for a film.

Music editor Dan Carlin discusses the problem of illegal downloading, and his frustration over the reaction of record labels in suing their customers. In contrast, he talks about his admiration of Apple and their positive solution to the problem.

Music editor Dan Carlin gives his advice for those who want to pursue a career in music for film. He emphasizes the importance of having a good education and maintaining a passion for the work.

Music editor Dan Carlin talks about the main reason he loves the film music business so much—relationships with people.

Music editor Dan Carlin describes the complex role of a music editor, which includes collaborating with the composer and creating a temp score.

Music editor Dan Carlin describes the varied roles of a music supervisor, which include selecting songs for films and supervising movie scenes with music content.

Music editor Dan Carlin describes the role of a music director, and the somewhat bureaucratic use of the term “director” in film credits.

Music editor Dan Carlin describes the role of a soundtrack producer, which includes translating music from film to make sense in a music-only format.

Music editor Dan Carlin describes the varied roles of a music consultant, which include overseeing music production in films and working with a director to help guide a composer.

Music editor Dan Carlin talks about the educational and scholarship program The Henry Mancini Institute, of which he was the Executive Chair until it closed its doors in December 2006.

Music editor Dan Carlin talks about his introduction to the Recording Academy, and why he was specifically drawn to the Grammy Foundation.

Music editor Dan Carlin talks about forming Segue Music Company with his father, from their humble beginnings in a garage to their ultimate sale to Zomba Label Group.