What Film Scoring Teaches You About Creating

What if finishing is the real fame? That question runs through our conversation with Raymond House—husband, father, mentor, musician, and film scorer—who built a creative life by balancing strategy and soul. From growing up in Little Rock’s church bands to a football journey through Arkansas, Atlanta, and Ottawa, Raymond shares how discipline shaped his art and why the blank page should never stay blank.

We dive into the mindset shift from chasing “big” to building local. Raymond breaks down how time boxing and simple, measurable goals beat perfectionism, how to frame success as consistent completion, and why “good” is less useful than “does it resonate?” He explains the difference between executive producing an album and scoring a film—tempo inside dialogue, emotion as architecture, and the unique power of silence—while showing how both mediums demand clarity of intent and trust in the process. Along the way, he details how he found his voice by layering gospel textures, cinematic cues, and found sounds, and why it’s okay when a track arrives different than it sounded in your head.

This is a masterclass in creative integrity and practical momentum: start small, keep the line straight, and ship your work. We talk mentorship, community, and the courage to define goals that fit a real life—family, career, and craft. If you’re a producer, filmmaker, writer, or anyone fighting analysis paralysis, you’ll leave with a toolkit: time boxing, resonance-first feedback, and a bias toward action that turns ideas into finished pieces.

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