In Episode 12of the Art of Composing Podcast, I talk to Samuel Adler, author of one of the most popular books on orchestration, The Study of Orchestration. There is an issue with my itunes feed right now. I am working with apple to get it fixed, but it will probably be a day or two before it's corrected. What is in this episode: * The most beneficial activities for composers learning orchestration. * Samuel Adler’s thoughts on getting published when you’re young. * Golden nuggets from some of the greatest teachers and composers of the twentieth century. * Why you should copy great composers like Bach and Hindemith. * Why the composition teacher is like a midwife. Support the Podcast! Click Here to go to Jon's Patreon page, and support the podcast! http://patreon.com/artofcomposing Tips from Samuel Adler * Composers should play an instrument. * Learn to sing. * Start as early as possible. This includes the study of harmony, counterpoint, and analysis, as well as your instrument. * ...