We had the good fortune of connecting with Chris McElroy and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chris, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
“You never master anything. You practice, get as good as you can, and then you hope your kids do better.” This was a rather tongue-in-cheek quote I got in my college days from a mentor of mine, and it’s a funny way of not only making myself humble about my craft but driving me to keep experimenting and pushing the boundaries of music. I will be a lifelong student of music, and I will never pretend to know everything about it. Plus, I love the optimism of my kids doing better than me one day! Not just my kids, but the next generation of composers as well. As they say – pay it forward.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Being a composer in this town requires me to be a salesman just as much as an artist. It took many years of being surrounded by music for me to find my voice and also be marketable. It requires a healthy obsession with what I do, and the ability to convince others I can do it the best. Marrying the concept of being a music salesman as well as a student of music is how I get by doing what I love – and I can only do it because I love it so much.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
You always have to see Griffith! There’s also nothing like a drive down Beverly Glen…

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
As always, I have to give it up to my parents and my family. My close friends and colleagues from over the years, my professors and teachers from high school all the way through USC… there are too many to count. I am a product of their love.

Website: https://www.chrismcelroymusic.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismcelroymusic/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismcelroymusic/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMcElroy97

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrismcelroymusic/

Other: https://soundcloud.com/chrismcelroymusic

Image Credits
Christian Amonson

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