I talk with Matthew about some of the benefits of full-time employment vs. freelancing, but also some really organic, practical ways to build relationships and ultimately get paying work as a composer.
I talked with Chase about how he got into video game music, how he practices “connecting” with his instrument, and he shared some incredible techniques for beating writer’s block. Seriously, every creative person needs to hear this.
I chatted with Tony about his origin story, the indelible impact of games like Majora’s Mask, and how he approaches orchestrating a piano sketch.
How to make more music by consciously streamlining the way you work Before I dropped out of college, I was on track to become a journalist. I’ve always loved writing, and to this day it remains a large part of my day job. One of the most intimidating things in the world to a writer … Read more
This episode is a little special, as we actually analyze a few video game pieces in real time (download the transcriptions below to follow along) and talk more about the value of transcription.
We talk through Emmanuel’s composing process, his personal experience networking with game developers, and he shares some practical tips for building your career as a video game music composer.
We talked about mastering the orchestra, breaking into the video game music industry, and he imparted valuable lessons about the difference between film and game composition.
Gordy Haab is a multi-award-winning film, video game and television composer who has written music for many well-known titles, including most recently: Microsoft’s “Halo Wars 2, and EA’s “Star Wars: Battlefront II”, and “Star Wars Battlefront I.”
We chatted about James’ current freelance journey, the intersection of game music and electronic music, and the power of being really good at one single thing. He shared his perspective on how to break into the industry and habits that hold beginners back from success.
12tone is one of the leading content creators in the music theory space, consistently delivering value with his signature top-down hand-written style of teaching.