The Logik Podcast #68: Max Berlin
Max studied composition and jazz piano at the Eastman School of Music, where he spent countless hours in the library studying scores and learning from educators who deeply influenced his creative work. After studying composition and jazz piano, Max went on to work in film scoring, music preparation, and orchestration on projects connected to composers such as John Williams, Danny Elfman, Alan Silvestri, Ludwig Göransson, and Jeff Beal.
In this episode, Max and I also discuss how we collaborated to create the original intro music for this podcast. Together, we explored different ideas, exchanged feedback, and shaped a piece that captured the identity and energy of this podcast—showing how music and visual effects share the same goal of creating emotion and telling a story.
Max also shares stories from his time at JoAnn Kane Music Service, preparing piano arrangements for The Mandalorian, and orchestrating the Netflix film They Cloned Tyrone. We also talk about perfectionism, procrastination, deadlines, creative community, and the importance of creating your own opportunities. We also discuss the importance of being a good peer, building a creative community, and helping others succeed.
Max also shares one of the most important lessons he has learned throughout his career: when opportunities are not handed to you, sometimes you have to create them yourself.
Hosted by: Amanda Elliott
Edited By: Claire Kim