Ah, the game industry—a magical realm where dreams come true and nothing bad ever happens. If you're looking to offer up your musical ability to the world of gaming, you're in for quite the ride. Here’s a slightly cheeky roadmap to success.
“Industry”
First of all, let's stop treating the word "industry" like it's something out of Shakespeare. It's just one or more creative peeps trying to have fun and make something they want to bring into the world. Your objective is to dive into the sandbox to build sand castles with the other kids.
Show, Don’t Tell
No one's going to take your word for it—you need to show people what you're made of. Your body of work is your resume. Something as simple as a SoundCloud page or a YouTube channel where your music lives is more than enough. Welcome to the digital age; your portfolio doesn't need to be any more than that.
A Jack-of-All-Tunes or a Master of One?
Versatility is great, but your golden ticket is being the go-to person for your specific style. Whether you’re into moody atmospheres or brostep bangers, having a specialty of a thing you legitimately enjoy making is what you want to focus on to find the ears of someone looking for your sound.
Your Music Is Your Resume
See above. Your music is going to enter the room before you do. Make sure it introduces you the way you want to be remembered: innovative, consistent, and a notch above “good enough.”
If It's Not Fun For Free, It's Hell For A Fee
Please, make sure you're enjoying the journey. If making music feels like a chore now, just wait until deadlines and feedback loops enter the mix. Find joy in creation, and the rest will follow. It's really that simple.
Embarking on a career as a game composer is an adventure with its own set of challenges, but it can also be filled with fun and collaboration. Keep your spirits high, your mind open, your patience tempered, and your sense of humor intact... and you'll find a project to connect with.
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