Meet Haibei Wang | Cross-genre composer and instrumentalist

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

Hi Haibei, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
It took me a while to understand that pursuing music composition as a career is similar to running a business. Apart from writing music, I have to deal with clients, paperwork, self-marketing, budget management etc. Composing becomes the easiest one among all of these. The advantage of running my own music business is having a full control of what I want to do and what I make. However, the disadvantage is also obvious, which is time management. .

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I consider myself a cross-genre artist/composer who writes music for multimedia, theatre, and the concert stage. My compositions incorporate elements of classical orchestral music, electronic music, jazz music, and Eastern folk influences. As a full-time composer, I write personal musical stories. I also write music to make a living. Regardless of my music’s function, my goal is to present a unique voice through my music. I like to use the words “storytelling” and “emotion” to describe my voice. I’m also a big fan of technology, as I love incorporating new technology into my compositional approach.

Music is my dream when I was a kid. It was never easy, otherwise it wouldn’t be a dream. After years of working as a full time composer, I gradually become better at balancing the musical part and the business part; dealing with the pressure for multitasks and deadline. I will always have new challenges when new projects arrive. The only thing I keep in mind to get through it is to work hard and be true to myself.

If you want to know more about my story, go to streaming platforms to search Haibei Wang!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Here is a list of my favorite places in New York City:

Musical events: New York Philharmonic, Met Opera, New York City Ballet, Broadway, Birdland Jazz Club, Village Vanguard, Smalls

Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, MOMA, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem,

Tourist places: Central Park, Gantry Plaza Park, Little Italy, St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There are so many people in my life I would like to shout out to. Starting from my family, they have been so supportive throughout my entire music career. Meanwhile, I want to shout out to the artistic environment that I’m surrounded with. The music industry is truly competitive, but I always find my colleagues and peer composers kind enough to lift me up and cheer for my achievements! Lastly, I want to thank myself for persistence in hardworking.

Website: www.haibeiwang.net

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100021815645320&ref=bookmarks

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfdL9dypIBfWubmLH-2QXQA

Other: https://linktr.ee/haibeiwang

Image Credits
Zhen Qin