What is it like to be a composer? In this Career Q&A video interview, Andrea Clearfield talks about her career path, what she does on the job, and the keys to success in the field of composing. She also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry's biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.

Originally released by Cambridge Educational (Firm), 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 25, 2016.

Composers and Arrangers: Main Duties and Responsibilities --(0:38) -- Composers and Arrangers: Career Beginnings -- (2:54) -- Composers and Arrangers: Keys to Success -- (2:19) -- Composers and Arrangers: Education and Certification Requirements -- (1:37) -- Composers and Arrangers: Workplace Atmosphere -- (2:02) -- Composers and Arrangers: Advice for Aspiring Pros -- (3:20) -- Composers and Arrangers: A Day on the Job -- (2:03) -- Composers and Arrangers: Industry Goals and Services -- (2:39) -- Composers and Arrangers: Industry Challenges -- (1:31) -- Composers and Arrangers: Looking at the Future -- (4:09).