**Composer Tech Positions #businesstips #careeradvice #musictech #assistant #composer #workflow — Transcript & Summary | SozAI**
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Insights on tech roles for composers, the shift to streamlined setups, and the decreasing demand for full-time assistants in music tech.

## Key Takeaways

- Full-time tech support is often unnecessary for modern composers due to streamlined setups.
- Assistant positions in the composer tech field are decreasing despite increased interest.
- Composers are becoming more self-sufficient with technology, reducing reliance on tech staff.
- Cost considerations limit the hiring of full-time tech personnel.
- Remote work is limited for on-premises tech roles.

## What the video covers

- Full-time tech positions on premises are rare for composers due to streamlined setups.
- Many modern composers have simplified their tech and can solve issues independently.
- Hiring a tech for one-time setup is common, but ongoing full-time tech support is often unnecessary.
- Techs are expensive, which discourages full-time hiring for most composers.
- There is a growing number of aspiring composers wanting full-time assistant roles.
- However, the number of available assistant positions is decreasing.
- Workload that previously required multiple assistants can now be managed by fewer people.
- Remote work is generally not feasible for tech roles that require on-site presence.
- Younger composers tend to be more tech-savvy and self-reliant.
- The music tech industry is evolving with more efficient workflows and reduced staffing needs.

Answers

## Questions about this video

Why are full-time tech positions rare for composers?

Full-time tech positions are rare because many composers have simplified their setups and are tech-savvy enough to handle most issues themselves, reducing the need for constant on-site tech support.

Is remote work an option for tech roles in music composition?

Remote work is generally not feasible for tech roles that require on-site presence to manage equipment and setups.

Why are assistant positions decreasing despite more aspiring composers wanting them?

Assistant positions are decreasing because modern workflows have become more efficient, allowing fewer assistants to handle the same amount of work that previously required multiple people.

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Speaker A

Now, if you're a tech, or someone else who does something that needs to be done on the premises, then of course remote work is not really an option. But, I also have to say that there aren't that many composers that need a full-time

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Speaker A

tech on site. First of all, because a lot of them have given up their outside spaces, but also because more modern younger composers have really streamlined their setups. They have simplified things, and they're tech-savvy enough to solve a lot of

00:26

Speaker A

problems themselves. So, there isn't really a need for a full-time tech for most composers. I mean, techs are also expensive to begin with, but there isn't really a reason. Like, you could hire someone to set things up for you once,

00:40

Speaker A

but then after that, you don't really need someone all the time. Now, one of the problems here is of course that there's an increasing number of aspiring composers who want to be full-time assistants, but those positions are actually decreasing. Where you used to

00:53

Speaker A

need three assistants, now you only need one to get the same amount of work done.

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