Becoming hyper aware of audio WILL drive you nuts at some point 😂 Learning to really appreciate sound in all forms is the only way to combat going just a little bit crazy!

#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #sounddesignerlife

#gamejams are ALWAYS the best way to meet, network and build a game if you’re new to the industry. Hands down the best way to get yourself in the door and they always are a ton of fun 🔥🎮

#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev

“Never forget who you are” - me being a #homestuck fan 😂 but seriously the music was pretty damn good!

#gamedev #gameaudio #indiedev

#gameaudio and #musicproduction are similar but have different uses/connotations and goals with the music/audio. To outsiders it’s strange but I often compare it to an architect vs an engineer, you both “build” the building but in different ways!

#gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic

ANY industry that’s over saturated will be one you need to hustle in! Only because competition means you will need to go above and beyond to burn your name into the ecosystem 🎼 Do it because you need it, not because you want it 🔥

#gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev #hustleculture

Let’s face it, most people would love to work in artistic jobs 🎼🎨 Be prepared to face lots of uncertainty but if you stick with it you can break through the ocean of other #gameaudio professionals 🔥

#gamedev #indiedev #entrepreneur #gamemusic

#foley is the unsung hero of cinematic #sounddesign. Without it scenes can feel devoid of life! It’s why I’m always so proud when I can make something feel “real” when working with it.

#gameaudio #filmaudio #gamedev #indiedev

Having the budget to truly give your game a proper a thorough soundtrack makes all the difference! So many developers undershoot how much music they need to audio brand their project! Music adds memorability! ❤️

#gameaudio #musicproducer #gamedev #gamedesign

Attention spans have unfortunately dropped for most folks which definetly hits musicians and #gameaudio folks the hardest 😢 Alas adapting to the new world is a requirement to make it!

#gamedev #indiedev #musicproducer #vgm

#impostersyndrome is a VERY real thing that artists face! It’s important to remind yourself that no matter what you may believe, your hard work paying off is for good reason. Compare yourself to yesterdays you ❤️

#gameaudio #mentalhealth #gamedev #indiedev

Cologne commercials are always fascinating because how do you represent smell? Abstract stuff like this is certainly some of the more interesting audio work in marketing 💸

#audioproduction #filmmusic #musicproducer #composer

Even though the tech is very outdated now, the stuff David Wise was doing on #donkeykongcountry was revolutionary for #gameaudio implementation at the time! Makes the soundtrack that much more memorable ❤️

#gamedev #indiedev #gamemusic

Do YOU need both a Mac and a Windows? Maybe not! But many #gameaudio professionals will which can be a truly brutal hit on the finances 💸 Luckily some companies will make sure you have both on their dollar.

#gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment

Some sounds are downright IMPOSSIBLE to record unless you have the right equipment, facility, budget, the actual thing you need to record, the license to use the thing you need to record….you get it 😂 Sometimes sample libraries are the right solution!

#sounddesign #gameaudio #gamedev #indiedev

Collaborating on this short was an incredible experience and was a pivotal moment in my own career. it also helped me understand #autism on a deeper level!

#filmmusic #shortfilm #filmproduction #sounddesign

“Anime” music will always have a soft spot in my heart, it’s hard to get away from those buttery smooth chords 😂

#gamedev #indiedev #gameaudio #animegirl

Getting hired IS the hardest part! Yes it’s still good to apply but you will get waaaaay more jobs from people who know you or find you and reach out👌Make yourself the go-to person in your #gamedev community for #gameaudio 🎼

#indiedev #sounddesign #videogames