5 Strategies to Make 2015 Your Break-Through Year
It's that time, again! It's the new year, and most people have already broken the promises they've made to themselves for their New Year's Resolution. In this post, I'm going to give you some tips/strategies to set yourself up for success in 2015 so your goals don't...
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T-Shirts and Hoodies - Available for a Limited Time!
Happy Thanksgiving, VGM Academy community! I've recently received a handful of requests for VGM Academy T-Shirts. I investigated a few options with a specific focus on high-quality at the lowest price possible. Let's be honest: There are few things in life better...
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7 Music Theory Lessons from the Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII
NOTE: This post contains score excerpts and video clips for illustration purposes. If you have trouble seeing or playing the video clips, try Refreshing this page. Many of today's musicians are, on some level, self-taught. Some of us are mostly or...
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How to Target the Right Gigs for You
In this post, I'll discuss how any freelancer can define their ideal client/project - and why it's important. A Common Misstep for New Composers When you're trying to establish yourself within an industry, it's very tempting to take any opportunity that comes your...
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Learn DAWs, Mixing, and Mastering with Lynda.com
In this post, I'm going to share a resource that I find EXTREMELY useful for learning new software (among other things). I've used the site for years, and I friggin' love it. I love to learn, but some skills - like digital audio production - are more difficult to...
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Is Music Theory Important for Video Game Music Composers?
Yes, it is. Thanks for reading! But seriously, folks - this is a question I've heard a lot and a point of struggle for many composers without a formal or classical music education. In this post, I'll briefly discuss some of the major topics of music theory and their...
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