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I want to help my fellow game developers bring their careers to the next level.
I write about life, the industry, and how to better yourself so that you become more successful.
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How to Find Game Audio Gigs (Without Leaving your House) - 2020 Edition
Yes, it is indeed possible to find game audio work entirely online - even during a global pandemic. Here's how you can do it.
Akash Thakkar
Aug 27, 20209 min read


Why Showing Your Work Will Get You More Work
Relying entirely on demo reels just doesn't cut it. We need to be constantly showing our work to get more and more projects.
Akash Thakkar
Aug 19, 20204 min read


Why Saying "No" Makes Clients Say "Yes"
Why saying "no" will actually increase the amount of work you get
Akash Thakkar
Jun 30, 20206 min read


How to Reinvent Yourself (and "Make It" As a Composer) - Interview with Tom Salta
Today, we have a special treat! Below is a video interview with Tom Salta, who's worked on games such as Halo, Killer Instinct Season 3,...
Akash Thakkar
Nov 25, 20191 min read


WHAT THE BEST CLIENTS ARE LOOKING FOR
Learning what is a good client is, how to manage yourself, and why should a good client pick you.
Akash Thakkar
Apr 6, 20194 min read


INDIE OR AAA
The decision between AAA and Indie is a common issue. Depending on your career goals, you’re going to run into different issues with each.
Akash Thakkar
Mar 13, 20196 min read


I HAVE, LIKE, A BILLION VIDEOS FOR YOU
I’ve been posting a video a week on some of the most commonly-asked questions in game audio.
Akash Thakkar
Feb 12, 20191 min read


SHOULD YOU LEARN FMOD OR WWISE?
Game audio isn’t always super clear on what you should or shouldn’t be doing.
Akash Thakkar
Oct 30, 20182 min read


MY FAVORITE RESOURCES!
A friendly list of my favorite software/resources/books. Some are game audio related, whereas others are just things that I enjoy!
Akash Thakkar
Jan 2, 20181 min read


WHY YOU MUST PLAY MORE GAMES
Every time I play a game, I come back to work with greater gusto and can get tons more work done in a short period of time. It’s pretty easy
Akash Thakkar
Jan 18, 20163 min read


YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR - WHAT I LEARNED FROM BEING DETAINED
We’re not here to live in anxiety or fear of the what ifs. So just do it. Dive in. Do the work and get where you deserve to be.
Akash Thakkar
Jul 7, 20152 min read


JUST ADD VALUE - GDC 2015 POSTMORTEM
What are some ways that you can add value in this industry?
Akash Thakkar
Mar 19, 20153 min read


GAME INDUSTRY NETWORKING: PART 2 - EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
When it comes to getting truly phenomenal results from your networking efforts, 80% of the work is done before you even walk in the room.
Akash Thakkar
Jan 19, 20152 min read


GAME INDUSTRY NETWORKING: PART 1 - HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Getting good results from networking efforts is a skill, not some in-born talent. It takes practice, experimentation, and planning.
Akash Thakkar
Jan 14, 20152 min read
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