The Video Game Composer Podcast

If you don't have clients, you probably weren't doing enough prospecting 3 to 6 months ago.  In this episode I will give a couple tip on how to use prospecting to get video game clients. I would love to hear what has worked or hasn't worked for you with prospecting. Send me an email at thevideogamecomposerpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode I share the four pillars or cornerstones that I've found that you can use to build a successful video game composition career (or any career for that matter).  The four pillars are 1) Learnung 2) Producing 3) Networking and 4) Visibility.  I hope some of these ideas will be valuable to you and help you achieve your dreams faster!  I would love to hear how you are implementing these...

Invterview with accomplished composer Stephen RIppy. Stephen is currently the audio director for Boss Fight Entertainment.  He has composed for many projects including Age of Empires, Age of Empires II, Age of Empires III, Age of Mythology, Halo Wars, CastleVille, Dungeon Boss and many more.  He shares his experience and knowledge that he has acquired from over 25 years as a full time video game c...

In this episode we have special guest Rachel Robison. Rachel is a composer for games, film and visual media.  She also has this magic about her where she seems to know everyone.  I brought her onto the podcast to share with us her experiences and journey with building a strong network within the gamine and game audio community. Follow and connect with Rachel via her social media channels: https://...

In this episode I share my thoughts about scarcity versus abundance mentality.  I don't talk too much about music in this episode but I think the principle is very worth listening to and exploring, especially when trying to carve out a place for yourself in our competitive game audio landscape.

Sometimes I focus too much on growing my business and don't allow myself to practice and improve on skills that I need to work on. In this episode I share a story that was shared with me to help put things in perspective and bring more balance to life.

In this episode I will talk about a principle I use from Atomic Habits by James Clear, called a habit contract, to get more done and be a better version of myself. This has been a powerful strategy in my life and I hope you will find great use for it in yours as well. I would love to hear from you about your experiences trying the habit contract. Email me at thevideogamecomposerpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we will talk about the why and what of a morning routine.  Why they are important as well as what to include to help get your day off to a powerful start.

This episodes is starting the conversation about the business side of composing. Sales, prospecting, strategy, all the good stuff will be talked about! Take care of your business so your business will take care of you!

This is what it's all about! This episode discusses strategies for getting your first gig(s) doing music for an actual video game.  It also talks about what you need to look for and why you need to be choosey and particular in accepting your first project with a video game developer.  This step will help you launch your career and give you an outlet for your passion

Creating a solid demo is essential for launching your career as a video game composer.  This episode discusses actionable strategies you can use to et your demo made quickly and effectively.  I'd love to hear what you create or suggestion on what you would like to hear in future episodes.  Email me at thevideogamecomposerpodcast@gmail.com

Learn about four action steps you can take that will get you started strong in becoming a video game music composer. These are not the only steps you can take when getting started but all four ideas presented are powerful and can help you yield great results.

This episode is step zero to becoming a full time video game composer. Step zero talks about helpful mindsets to have before you take your first steps to become a full-time composer. Thus, step zero!

The Video Game Composer Podcast is a discussion on how to become a full-time video game composer. Strategies, tips and even some interviews all aimed at helping you in your journey to become a full-time video game composer.