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How to Get Good at Sound Design (Even if you Have No Idea What You're Doing)
In my last two newsletters, we talked about the deep frustration of learning sound design , and how to think like a storyteller when you...
Akash Thakkar
Mar 54 min read
The Myth of “Getting Really Good”
A lot of creatives are taught a common myth: that if they just sit around and get good enough at their craft, everything else will take...
Akash Thakkar
May 27, 20241 min read
Game Audio Purgatory
Have you been in Game Audio Purgatory? I certainly have. You've know been there if you're in the place where you want more clients -...
Akash Thakkar
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Why just "getting good" isn't enough for a career in game audio
Fun fact: bananas, one of my favorite fruits in the whole world, are radioactive. Yes indeed! You heard that right. Eat enough bananas,...
Akash Thakkar
Jul 8, 20234 min read
Why One Habit Can Give You a Great Sound Design Career
There's one habit that separates sound designers from the rest of the pack, and almost no one does it.
Akash Thakkar
Jan 3, 20235 min read
How to Charge for Your Sound Design Work
I simply must tell you about my favorite sport in the entire world. It's got everything: Athleticism, thoughtfulness, planning, and it...
Akash Thakkar
Aug 25, 20224 min read
How to Find Game Audio Gigs (Especially In a Small Town)
How to find game audio gigs, even if you live outside of places like Seattle, Los Angeles, or even the US.
Akash Thakkar
Feb 2, 20225 min read
The Four Seasons Method: Know Exactly How to Spend Your Time
How, exactly, to use your time this year.
Akash Thakkar
Jan 4, 20224 min read
Why You Don't Need to Live in a Big City to Work in Game Audio (And Why You Do)
You may think you need to live in a big city to make things happen... but do you?
Akash Thakkar
Nov 30, 20215 min read
The Visibility Cloak Method: How Composers Can Find Work
How composers can find work - no matter where in the world they are.
Akash Thakkar
Nov 2, 20215 min read
Working on Hollywood‘s Biggest Movies with Jason Poss
An interview with orchestrator, arranger, music transcriber, and music prep expert Jason Poss.
Akash Thakkar
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Mental Health, the Myth of Talent, and Impostor Syndrome with Sydney Kjerstad of Smart Game Piano
In this interview with Sydney Kjerstad, we discuss the myth of talent, imposter syndrome, mental health, and much more!
Akash Thakkar
Sep 15, 20211 min read
From Punk Rocker to Mixing Engineer with Jason LaRocca
In Episode #6 of the Sound Business Podcast, we're interviewing the incredible Jason LaRocca.
Akash Thakkar
Aug 11, 20211 min read
Working in Games & Film, Being Rejected, and Helping Others with Austin Wintory
For Episode #4 of the Sound Business Podcast, we're interviewing the ever-delightful Austin Wintory.
Akash Thakkar
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Loving Our Work, Self-Care, and Recording The World with Melissa Pons
Melissa Pons is a field recordist and sound designer who is known for her beautiful nature recordings.
Akash Thakkar
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Saying "No", Choosing Clients, and Building New Skills with Disasterpeace
We have the honor of interviewing Disasterpeace. Rich Vreeland (Disasterpeace) is an award-winning composer, musician, and audio artist who'
Akash Thakkar
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Why the Demo Reel Trap Holds Most People Back (And How to Avoid It)
Why our demo reels aren't the be-all end-all that we think they are.
Akash Thakkar
Jul 13, 20215 min read
Lost Out on a Project? There Will be More and There Will be Better
Way back when I was 22 and about to graduate from college, I wanted to be the valedictorian of my class. I was already getting pretty...
Akash Thakkar
Jun 7, 20211 min read
Why you shouldn't bother with sites like Upwork (and why you should)
Okay, I admit it, I love bananas. It's the perfect fruit! It tastes great, it's easy to carry around, and it's an essential to addition...
Akash Thakkar
Apr 13, 20215 min read
Why You MUST Share Your Work
Why Sharing our work is key to our success as creatives - even if we're just starting out.
Akash Thakkar
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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