by Dan Hulsman | Jun 27, 2026 | Composition & Music Theory, VGM Academy Updates
A few months back, I created the Composition Quest Log - Level 1: downloadable list of writing prompts to push composers outside of their comfort zones and try new challenges. As a result, people created some awesome music and we’re kind enough to share...
by Dan Hulsman | May 5, 2026 | Interviews, Networking & Marketing
At PAX East 2016, I had the pleasure of attending a game audio panel titled “Maestros of Video Game Music,” hosted by Emily Reese. It was a 60-minute panel that seemed to fly by, but I was able to meet the composers afterwards and a few of them graciously...
by Dan Hulsman | Apr 29, 2026 | Composition & Music Theory
About the Author: Angelina Panozzo is a Jack of all music, and a master of Netflix and video games. Composer, performer, and journalist, she wanders around lost a lot of the time. You can catch her on her website or on her blog, Musically Notable....
by Dan Hulsman | Apr 13, 2026 | Interviews
Last week, I had a rare opportunity to meet and interview one of the legends in video game music: Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy XII, Valkyria Chronicles). The catch? I had no idea I was going to meet him until I was sitting next to the man!...
by Dan Hulsman | Mar 21, 2026 | Networking & Marketing, Selling Music & Services
If you’re spending most of your time working on your music, you may often find yourself wondering where your next paycheck is coming from in your musical career. Musicians are not alone in this struggle, however; I’ve seen hundreds of entrepreneurs,...
